Flying from North America to Hawaii
Al G wrote:
A lat/long calculation showed 1421nm, but it is still a long way. I think my
longest solo/single engine leg was around 2100nm.
I think it would take a massive set of balls to fly a single
piston-engined plane anywhere near that far over water. A life raft
suitable for saving your ass would be around 50 to 80 pounds that would
be needed for fuel.
I wouldn't try it in anything smaller than a Lear jet.
Your mileage may very but I'm partial to saving my ass... ;o)
Tony
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