Across the North Atlantic ocean (no stops).

[boomshinesaigon]

I've been wondering if any of the A2A GA aircraft can make it past the ocean; the Comanche fell short with an estimated 1550nm worth of fuel with very aggressive leaning and very low power settings. Currently, I am on a trip at 12'000 feet going a smooth 130 kts. At 6.4 gph, I have ~1650nm worth of fuel. This is going to be a long flight. I'll have about 50nm worth of remaining fuel if I do make it!

The trip: CYYT to EIKY

The cockpit some time after levelling off:


The GPS showing trip information:

[LZ-WIL]

Hi,

That is one bold trip!

I've seen small GA planes navigating through the Atlantic, but they use shorter hops between Greenland and Iceland. I don't see a GPS on board the Skylane, how do you plan to navigate?
You can use additional baggage or a person weight to convert them in fuel later on in the trip, thus simulating auxiliary fuel tanks.

Cheerz,
Will

[boomshinesaigon]

Hi,

That is one bold trip!

I've seen small GA planes navigating through the Atlantic, but they use shorter hops between Greenland and Iceland. I don't see a GPS on board the Skylane, how do you plan to navigate?
You can use additional baggage or a person weight to convert them in fuel later on in the trip, thus simulating auxiliary fuel tanks.

Cheerz,
Will

Hi Will,

I am using a GPSMAP 295 to get a route to follow. It's definitely stretching out the range on the C182! If winds aren't favourable enough, I might not actually have enough fuel. I want to see if it can be done without auxiliary tanks, but thanks for that tip, I plan on using it in future flights. ETE 8h30m.

[LZ-WIL]

Hi,

Thanks for your reply!
I must have been very sleepy this morning looking at those images and not noticing the GPSMAP 295.

Cheerz,
Will

[be77solo]

Well, did you make it???

[Tomas Linnet]

He did, he was online on May 25th!

[trindade]

He did, he was online on May 25th!

[Paughco]

Lucky Lindy!

Seeya
ATB