South Pacific Flying..

[falconpilot]

Just found out that the boss want to go to Austrailia... Going to PHNL first.. Any suggestions on fuel stops.. I was thinking of going to the Marshall Islands then on into Austrailia. Going in a Falcon 50.

 

[ackattacker]

Where are you going in Australia? Fiji might be more direct and better set up for transients. Majuro has a reputation for expensive fuel you might want to call ahead.

 

[G100driver]

Also, Universal says Majoro should only be at night at certain times of the year because of birds. No MX avial either. We planned (did not go) with using Fiji for these reasons. There was a very small difference in flight. If you are going south you can use Pago Pago (Am Samoa) as well.

 

[HMR]

falconpilot- Please keep us updated as you prepare for the trip. The boss has mentioned wanting to do Australia/New Zealand in our 50 and I'd like to learn as much as possible.

 

[falconpilot]

The problem Im having is trying to keep the legs around 2000 to 2300NM. PHNL to Fiji is about 2700nm, PHNL to Majuro is about 2200nm. Ive heard the lots of negative about Majuro.. We are going to Brisbane, Austrailia. Fuji is starting to look like the place to go....

 

[GVFlyer]

I've always used Fiji if I needed a technical stop.

GV

 

[bertengineer]

There used to be an outfit out of ATL that had a contract in a G-1 to fly from HNL to Wake , Kwaj, and I think a few other stops inbetween. I had met the Chief Pilot in the Drifters Reef in Wake...his name was Joe. ANy information on what happened to that company? I think it was Phoenix Aviation! It was a government contract to bring in employees to the islands. THey had an awesome looking FA on board also!

 

[YankeeEcho]

Fuel Stop

Just found out that the boss want to go to Austrailia... Going to PHNL first.. Any suggestions on fuel stops.. I was thinking of going to the Marshall Islands then on into Austrailia. Going in a Falcon 50.

Just used Fiji (NFFN) as a fuel stop between Hawaii and Australia - good service from handler Air Terminal Services

 

[Munga]

Doesn't Australia have some pretty strict rules for entry as well. I am sure the 50 is fine, but you might want to check about noise and cabatoge. I remember reading in Pro Pilot that Australia is one of the most difficult to deal with as a foreign registered aircraft.

 

[falconpilot]

Guys the info is great... Keep it comin... Not sure about entry into Austrailia munga... I never thought it would be an issue... Ill be sure to check into that.. But we're just going to put the ball in Universal or Colt's court for Handling... We used Colt going to Russia a few weeks ago.. I was pretty sceptical at first, be was very pleased and impressed with how well everything went....

 

[Kiwi]

We operate a N reg 900 out of New Zealand and regularly go to Australia without any problems al all. ATS Fiji is good, Noumea is very expensive. Use Brisbane Jet Base in YBBN, the guys there will look after you. Accomodation in YBBN is expensive for what you get, if you are there for more than three days I highly reccommend getting a rental car and driving down to Surfers Paradise [45min drive] and staying at the Marriott resort. Excellent beaches.

Watch out for places like Tonga.

Pm me for more specific info if you wish.

 

[cabby]

This is Joe left Phoenix Air in 99 for United. Spent lots of time in Drifters ,were you with the military at the time we met?

 

[Whale Rider]

Also, Universal says Majoro should only be at night at certain times of the year because of birds. No MX avial either. We planned (did not go) with using Fiji for these reasons. There was a very small difference in flight. If you are going south you can use Pago Pago (Am Samoa) as well.

If you over night in Pago Pago, stay at the "Tradewinds Hotel" DO NOT STAY AT THE RAINMAKER!!!!!! You'll be sorry and so will you're boss!

 

[X man]

Majuro

We use to use Majuro for many transits in a 727, never had a problem except once when the fuel pump was running at the same rate that you would expect from a gas station. As far as the birds, that is for the birds, you would rather find Majuro in the daylight I think. Things could have changed, but I would considere giving a call to Southern Cross Aviation, they have ferried thousands of aircraft through those parts, they are in Callifornia, Camarrillo to be exact. Also Tarawa is what we used to use as a fuel and overnight stop heading to Australia in C-182's.

You will enjoy Australia, and they kind of give FAA registered aircraft with American accents a bit of a break on their first trip in.