Would you fly a single-engine airplane across the Atlantic???

[GravityHater]

Air Vagabonds I think it was. They used to do it full time in this book, a regular occurrence

 

[Steve]

I do about 2 trips a month across. Don't ask me why... except that I always said I want to see the world before I get a real job. This certainly fits the bill. The company I work for does everything from 172s and PA28s to BE20s. Closest trip was to England, and the furthest to China. Just got back from taking a Warrior to England and a c208 to Africa. It is a lot of fun, but definatly isn't for everyone.

I respect those that want no part of a single engine crossing as much as those who do it all the time.

If you dont mind me asking, how did you get into the biz and what is your background? You can PM me

 

[ToiletDuck]

My professor did it. Not only was it a single engine but it was a single engine running off Ethanol that he had built himself and used to prove it was possible. I'm actually amazed he lived. His aircraft that he did it in is the only one left of that model because all the rest have crashed.

 

[psysicx]

Does anybody know what companies or websites that offer employment?

 

[414Flyer]

If you are doing it for a dedicated ferry company, you will probably be an independent contractor, and not a true employee. You also buy your own equipment (personal ELT, survival suit, extra radio, raft, life jacket, handheld GPS, charts, etc).

A couple of the major companies are based in FL.

 

[PastFastMover]

Took an F-4 across the North Atlantic and an F-105 across the Pacific to Thailand. Liked two engines rather than one. Both were cramped and very uncomfortable. Was young then, doubt I would do it again at my old age. May have done a light civilian aircraft when I was young, now that I am old, let someone else do it.

 

[ToiletDuck]

Yea I'd do it. Only live once.

 

[NookyBooky]

Sure, why TF not? It beats the airlines IMHO.

 

[NookyBooky]

Does anybody know what companies or websites that offer employment?

When you find out can you tell me about the pay and QOL?

 

[DisPatchThis]

Survival suit, raft, gps and satcom...I'd do it no problem.