Helicopter records
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From: Alles über die platz
Well, funny you should mention that but, I recently saw a programme about Ellen MacArthurs round the world race with the B & Q boat and this was the route,
What part of this is classed as 'round the world'? The Antarctic bit or the passing the tropics bit?
Good luck Simon, it's round the world enough for me.
What part of this is classed as 'round the world'? The Antarctic bit or the passing the tropics bit?
Good luck Simon, it's round the world enough for me.
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Empty Pockets,
Taken from the website:
The route has been carefully planned to optimize on climate and light conditions and to remain within the rules set by the FAI (Federation Aeronautic International) which state the aircraft must remain at a latitude of less than 66° 33’ (outside the north and south frigid zones) and cover a minimum distance of 19,850.83nm (equal in length to the tropic of cancer).
The zig zagging is to make up the miles I believe.
Hope that answers your question fully.
Taken from the website:
The route has been carefully planned to optimize on climate and light conditions and to remain within the rules set by the FAI (Federation Aeronautic International) which state the aircraft must remain at a latitude of less than 66° 33’ (outside the north and south frigid zones) and cover a minimum distance of 19,850.83nm (equal in length to the tropic of cancer).
The zig zagging is to make up the miles I believe.
Hope that answers your question fully.
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From: Alles über die platz
Sorry to bring this up again, but just want it clarified.
From the Eastern Atlantic website;
The route has been carefully planned to optimize on climate and light conditions and to remain within the rules set by the FAI (Federation Aeronautic International) which state the aircraft must remain at a latitude of less than 66° 33’ (outside the north and south frigid zones) and cover a minimum distance of 19,850.83nm (equal in length to the tropic of cancer).
From the Guiness World Records website;
Fastest Aerial Circumnavigation Of The World
The fastest flight under the rules of the FAI (Federation Aeronautique Internationale - the regulatory body for international air sports) which permit flights that exceed the length of the Tropic of Cancer or Capricorn (36,787.6 km or 22,858.8 miles), was one of 31 hours 27 minutes 49 seconds by an Air France Concorde.
Are there different rules for different types of aircraft?
From the Eastern Atlantic website;
The route has been carefully planned to optimize on climate and light conditions and to remain within the rules set by the FAI (Federation Aeronautic International) which state the aircraft must remain at a latitude of less than 66° 33’ (outside the north and south frigid zones) and cover a minimum distance of 19,850.83nm (equal in length to the tropic of cancer).
From the Guiness World Records website;
Fastest Aerial Circumnavigation Of The World
The fastest flight under the rules of the FAI (Federation Aeronautique Internationale - the regulatory body for international air sports) which permit flights that exceed the length of the Tropic of Cancer or Capricorn (36,787.6 km or 22,858.8 miles), was one of 31 hours 27 minutes 49 seconds by an Air France Concorde.
Are there different rules for different types of aircraft?
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Happy to report that Simon is due back to Shoreham Airport this evening sometime between 1730 and 1900L. He has just landed in the Faeroe Islands and then will be on his way back to our fair Isle! I hope that the last bit of the trip goes well and that he is successful in obtaining the record.
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Just been told that Simon has now crossed into Scotland!!!
He has also had a Tornado formate with him for a short while.
Preparations are underway for his return, and no doubt he will be bouncing off the walls on his return!
Nice one Simon!
He has also had a Tornado formate with him for a short while.
Preparations are underway for his return, and no doubt he will be bouncing off the walls on his return!
Nice one Simon!
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From: Ask the voices!
He made it
FANTASTIC Simon landed at Shoreham 18:30 local time. Safe and sound.
Last seen stuffing his face with Quiche, sausage rolls and anything else he could lay his hands on!
Well done Simon, you are a brave man, and deserve this success. Circumnavigating the globe in 18 days is nothing to be sniffed at.
Congratulations!!!!
Helieng
P.S:- A big well done to J.C too!!!! Great job.
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Stuffing his face with quiche
Heli Eng
Will there be any more photos of the trip coming out on Pprune?
Well done to Simon for completeing the trip in one piece and for no wars breakking out en-route.
Obviously back for tea and medals at Eastern Atlanic in Shoreham (and quiche
)
Hip hip HURRAH
MD
Will there be any more photos of the trip coming out on Pprune?
Well done to Simon for completeing the trip in one piece and for no wars breakking out en-route.
Obviously back for tea and medals at Eastern Atlanic in Shoreham (and quiche
)Hip hip HURRAH
MD
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From: Ask the voices!
MD900 Explorer
Best place for pictures is going to be the Eastern Atlantic Website.
www.easternatlantic.co.uk
Best place for pictures is going to be the Eastern Atlantic Website.
www.easternatlantic.co.uk
