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Old March 18th 07, 06:29 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Default Flying from North America to Hawaii


"Marc Erickson" wrote in message
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Is this easily done - that is, are there islands in between I can

hop to? Or
do I need big tanks, long range, and a bladder in the cabin (and a

pee tube)
to do it?


Marc


In 2003 Carol Ann Garratt flew around the world in her Mooney M20J in
honor of her father who had Lou Gehrig's disease. Her longest leg was
from California to Hilo, Hawaii, just under 20 hours and about 2300
NM. She had two extra fuel tanks inside the cockpit, one in the seat
beside her and a 55-gallon tank behind her. Total hours flown: 300,
and 36,667 nautical miles.

Leave your ma a lock of your hair.

Oh, and google "so you want to be a ferry pilot" to psyche yourself up
just before leaving.