Expressions of interest.

[asra]

I have been in contact via email with Rob Duben, he was the pilot that flew a Sparrow hawk modified RAF to all states in the US. He has given some good advice including an offer to lead the trip. Anyone interested in the trip as a pilot or ground support please email me at murraysbarker@bigpond.com.au and we can orginize things that way instead of on the forum.

[NiqueNaque]

Murray,If you do it on the forum at least no-one can claim they weren"t informed.,.. since that is the source of the invitations.Cheers,Nick

[Waddles]

Gents,There may be a problem with the FAA re licences and regos and flying foreign registered aircraft in the US. Also Homeland Security is a possible hurdle. I have been given a contact in the FAA and hope to get this stuff sorted in the next few days.Rob Dubin, a former ASRA member and student of mine has provided a mound of planning information. Whilst possible to fly from the LA area, it involves crossing the Sierra and Rocky Mountains. The lowest route would be to the south, but then there are 2 deserts to negotiate in mid summer. You may recall that Steve Fosset went missing in this area and has not been found yet!!Best option is to truck/train the gyros to Eastern Colorado or Western Kansas and start from there.More as it comes to hand.Waddles.

[NiqueNaque]

Al,Is there a map of the proposed route?Cheers,Nick.

[birdy]

The lowest route would be to the south, but then there are 2 deserts to negotiate in mid summer.So, wots the hassle? [ thatd be the best part.]

[Russell]

No mountain too high, no river too deep, no desert too wide..........[ christ, im a scribe ] ;D

[asra]

Some of that desert has great scenery , but the thought of vultures nawing at my pitiful carcase dosnt appeal to me, flying over the Rocky Mountains does though. No guts no glory.

[Adrian S]

Murray,Iam with Birdy on this - deserts I can handle but "Steve Fosset" territory I would like to avoid. Adrian

[asra]

GuysThe southern route will looks to have enough mountains for Murray, as well as plenty of desert for Birdy.If we fly over the desert would we fly IFR( i follow roads), so the Steve Fosset factor should not be an issue.Ross B

[birdy]

Ross, roads are for cars mate, if you want t follow a road, drive.

[Russell]

Die of thurst in the middle of some desert, or die by getin eatin by a grizly bear......mmmmmmmmmmmgimey the bear......more quicker ;D

[NiqueNaque]

Russ,I"m sure you"d prefer to be mauled by a beaver...cheers,Nick.

[Russell]

Christ.........they got big teeth chewin timbers...........ouch, me log ;D

[flyer912]

You can count me in Muzz.Baz

[asra]

Bazz, send me an email so I can copy you into the corespondence.This whole exercise will depend on the cost of the container for the return trip, none of us want to sell our house to afford to go.