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,

http://www.hrh.ch/52/vendee_map.jpg

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.

just curious but why all the criss-crossing in the usa? surely you could complete the trip a little quicker if you make a direct crossing?

good luck!

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.

Day Two, and all seems to be well. CAVOK all round pretty much!!!

Glad to say that Simon has just landed at USCC - Chelyabinsk. He is running right on schedule and has finshed for the day now.

:ok:

any one know when he gets into scotland

steve

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?

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I'm not familiar with the above term - is it in any way similar to getting a leg over?

Thank you for clearing that up.

Now three legs ahead! (Diplomatic choice of wording!!!)

That's a whole day!

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.

:ok:

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!;) :D ;)

three legs sounds like simon

congrats from the yorkshire mob

steve

He made it
 

:D FANTASTIC:D

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.:cool:

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 :confused: )

Hip hip HURRAH :ok: :ok:

MD :ok: :ok:

My heartiest congratulations..........hic!

http://www.terleckifamily.org/champagne.jpg

MD900 Explorer

Best place for pictures is going to be the Eastern Atlantic Website.

www.easternatlantic.co.uk

Photo's
 

Heli Eng

Thanks for that. Great site with the pictures and all.

Many thanks and well done guys :ok:

MD :ok:

Pics from Simon's arrival on Monday:

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/..._Finals_sm.jpg

Fly Past

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/..._Landed_sm.jpg

Just Landed

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/...y_2Rotated.jpg

Celebration

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/...gneRotated.jpg

Quick Drink

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/...5_Simon_sm.jpg

Being Interviewed

Well done Simon!