First non-commercial Crossing South Atlantic solo in a DA42

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Re: First non-commercial Crossing South Atlantic solo in a DA42

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CFIDave wrote:Peter: If you go back to my DA42 Atlantic ferry flight thread, you'll see photos and explanation of the very similar HF antenna configuration created by Diamond's ferry pilot:
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Dave, thank you. You got a number of great pics there. This is a really smart idea!

At this time I am still somewhat hoping to get a waiver to do a VHF-only crossing of the Gander OCA. Has any of you guys ever tried to get (and gotten) one?
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Hi Peter!

I think that going via BIRK BGBW and CYYR is not safe with the DA42 unless you have ferry tanks. The distance to the alternate from BGBW is just too far.
Better do it further North and then you don't need HF. It's not much more distance. And I have never heard of a waiver regarding HF in Gander airspace. I think they accepted Sat phone for a while, but also no longer.
Fly to BGJN! It's just a great place to go.
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robert63 wrote:I think that going via BIRK BGBW and CYYR is not safe with the DA42 unless you have ferry tanks. The distance to the alternate from BGBW is just too far.
That would be the alternative, though I am hoping to have ferry tanks as well. My main concern is temperature as I plan on going in February. CYFB is almost 10C colder on average, if I read things correctly. Quite a difference.

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IMHO the main issue at this time of the year is ceiling, visibility and the extremely fast changing weather. CYYR might be warmer in average, but this can be the opposite the time you actually go.
You will need either a hangar or ground power if it gets really cold, and they have high fees for such service. But it can get down to -25 Celsius even in April.
Wish you good look for your venture and happy new year!
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Great video Wolfgang and an impressive feat! Well done.
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Congratulations ! I just saw your video and it is very inspiring!! Thanks for sharing! Keep us posted about your world trip!
One of my dream trips.

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DAI in Austria installed an aux pump system for use with a 60 gallon Turtle Pak tank a few years ago. They know how to do this because they install 250 ltr aux tanks on the back seats of the DA42s they deliver to Asia. Alas, I've never had occasion to use it but Wolfgang has inspired me to have another look.
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That is the most exciting, interesting and heart pounding single pilot GA-Aviation video I have ever seen. The FM Radio, Extra Fuel and Sw Radio put you in text book/flight school category. Simply awesome!
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For what it’s worth, I think the issue with HF radio is flying easterly from Goose to Greenland. They check the plane when you land in Greenland and if they don’t see an HF there is a big fine (they need the $$). Flying west to Canada there is no problem as long as you make your position reports on 121.5 in a timely manner.
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For the south atlantic crossing, there is an island approx 200 miles off the coast of Brazil, Fernando De Noronha, SBFN, which would make the crossing easier from Cape Verde. Any reason for not stopping there?
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