Flying a Seneca I to Germany

[BradG]

OK, so i work at a flight school, and the guy that owns our Seneca I has asked me if i would fly with him to Germany in October. I would love to do this trip, but im not quite sure of the Logistics. Anyone have any idea how far of a trip it is from the midwest. We would obviously go the Northern route, but im not sure exactly where that goes. Can someone enlighten me? How far is the longest leg over water? Thats my biggest concern. Money isnt an object, so i think i might call Jepp. to do the flight planning. Anyone got any tips?

Thanks...

 

[cherokee]

Flying over the North Atlantic Ocean with 650 hours, just be sure to bring a bible...

 

[jdog78]

I don't have exact answers for you, but in my reading, I think the last stop in north america is Goose Bay or Gander, Newfoundland, and the next stop is usually Greenland followed by Reykjavik. From there, you head toward the UK, and you know the rest. Between Iceland and the UK are the Faeroe Islands...If you don't have ferry tanks, you may stop there as well. Overwater legs are at the most 600-ish miles each. I'd say the trip is probably about 4,500 miles or so. You should do a search because people cross the Atlantic in single-engine GA aircraft all the time.
It sounds like an awesome trip!

-j

 

[JimNtexas]

A noted Mooney pilot flew an unmodified M20C to Europe using this route:

Iqualuit Canada (CYVP) to Stromfjord Greenland (BGSF), 721nm. Then BGSF to Reykjavik (BIRK), 727nm, thence Bergen Norway (ENBR) 787nm.

He did this in May, I think the weather in October might be a bit more challenging.

The BGSF-BIRK leg could have been shortened by stopping on the east coast of Greenland. BIRK to Wick in Scotland is only 645nm, So I think 721nm is the longest unavoidable leg.

 

[PacoPollo]

Flying over the North Atlantic Ocean with 650 hours, just be sure to bring a bible...

Always someone negative, or Envious out there...

 

[WrightAvia]

I think what he meant was, bring your B.I.B.L.E.

Boat
Inflatable
Big
Lifesaving
Equiped

 

[SDdriver]

I know some guys that flew a Metro III from oakland to china, if I can recall the flight time was like 28hrs, took them a few days with rest..That would be an AWSOME trip. Good luck dude! Need a co-pilot??haha.. I would try and get some ferry tanks installed to help you have plenty of reserve just for saftey. Hey have a good trip and be safe!

SD

 

[floatflyer99]

Iqaluit

Actually, Iqaluit (CYFB) is only 487 NM from Sondrestrom (BGSF).

 

[JimNtexas]

Re: Iqaluit

Actually, Iqaluit (CYFB) is only 487 NM from Sondrestrom (BGSF).

You're right, I stand corrected.

Here's a page that shows some of the most common routes:

http://www.aairtransport.com/routing.html

 

[Gulfstream 200]

People do it all the time...
I would imagine the trickiest part will be the weather in Greenland and Iceland and do-able alternates...
weather can get a little tricky in BIKF in the fall/winter.
99% do-able, just a little tricky sometimes.

I would just talk to guys who have done it, get as prepared as possible, and go for it. Sounds like a good experience!!

have fun