Flying the Pacific in a PA32-300
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Flying the Pacific in a PA32-300
Myself and another pilot are flying a Piper Cherokee Six PA32-300 across the Pacific. We have a 150USGAL ferry tank installed and interested to hear from anyone who has done it in this aircraft. We are keen to get comments as to how much we can overload the aircraft to remain within safe limits. The are 2 POB.
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Hi Alan,
No experience in this myself at all.
But if you have a look here:
http://www.equipped.com/1199ditch.htm
You can read some interesting stuff. The PA28 they flew over was 10% overweight and as they state 'allowable' I take it that someone can give you dispensation for overgross operation.
I believe that Andy Bruce at FarNorth is also a fond of information he is at Wick. He is a very friendly and helpful figure and am pretty sure that he would be willing to give further advice. He was certainly a great help when we went there last year on our way to Iceland.
Have fun.
FD
No experience in this myself at all.
But if you have a look here:
http://www.equipped.com/1199ditch.htm
You can read some interesting stuff. The PA28 they flew over was 10% overweight and as they state 'allowable' I take it that someone can give you dispensation for overgross operation.
I believe that Andy Bruce at FarNorth is also a fond of information he is at Wick. He is a very friendly and helpful figure and am pretty sure that he would be willing to give further advice. He was certainly a great help when we went there last year on our way to Iceland.
Have fun.
FD
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Can you give me the details of your insurance company please?
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I don't know myself mate, but checkout http://www.earthrounders.com/ - you can lookup all the people who've done round-the-world flights and although ost of the information seems to be on how to obtain clearances, I bet you can find out about tanks, weight etc. there too.
Best of luck fellas!
Andy
Best of luck fellas!
Andy