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From: Richard.Wallace%CMU-RI-ROVER@sri-unix.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.aviation
Subject: Around-the-world flying
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Date: Wed, 22-Aug-84 22:03:17 EDT
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Posted: Wed Aug 22 22:03:17 1984
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I'm collecting information on around-the-world flying.  I'm interested in
transglobal airport-hopping, not the nonstop marathons like Mr. Rutan
wants to do.  

Some questions that have come to mind:

- What's the best route?
  We've thought about Near Island, Alaska to northern Japan as
  a Pacific crossing route (1500 miles over water, just outside
  Soviet airspace) and Edinburgh, Scotland - Rekyavik, Iceland -
  Cape Farewell, Greenland - St. John's Newfoundland (three
  850 mile legs) as an Atlantic crossing.  

- How large should the crew be?  We're thinking of
  3 pilots and 1 mechanic.

- What planes are recommended for this type of flying?
  A popular, 6-8 passenger twin modified to carry more fuel?

- What provisions, spare parts, first-aid and rescue gear should
  be included.

- What are good resources for finding out about
  international air regulations, airport services, radio freqs,
  landing fees, customs regulations and so on?


Richard S. Wallace
Department of Computer Science
Carnegie-Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-8808
Richard.Wallace@cmua