7:00 local time in Reykjavik … in our small guesthouse, weather briefing with Marc. We must make a decision quickly … in fact, there seems to be an interesting weather window for today, but a short one! What to do ? – Take the risk of starting to Narsasuaq without TAF (Terminal Aerodrom Forecast) with […]
Our 2 VL3 just arrived in Goose Bay, Canada. They crossed the North Altantic ! In Narsarsuaq, we met Wolfgang, who’s crossing the Atlantic with a FK14.
After a short night in Reykjavik, we’ll fly to Goose Bay (Canada), via Narsarsuaq (Greenland). The mood is excellent, the machines run well. 2 x 1,200 kms over water today!
673 Nm (1.250 km) above the ocean. 7:30 am: Our appointed forecaster – Marc Bourgeois – announces good news … an opening for crossing inbound Reykjavik. We validate and take off at 13:20 local time after a full inspection of the machines and after fited our survival suits … a hilarious moment! Hardly in […]
Our goal: Reykjavik !
Weather conditions are insufficient to allow the crossing to Iceland and Greenland in security. We are monitoring the weather constantly. And in the meantime, we visit the city … The Bonanza takes the opportunity to make a mechanical check before crossing. Next weather check Tuesday 12 July at 10am.
Logbook Oshkosh – Day 1 Everything was ready for take-off from Baisy-Thy (EBBY) at 10:07, machine ready and our moral on top level. Thank you to you all for having waved us out. A little low-pass and heading to Calais with a vertical Amougies. A small trial run before the long distances …. Weather […]
The Team The reco plane Taking off to Wick (Scotland)