Zero Meridian Around The World

 polar_bear2_1a.gif Pole to Pole 

 

Single Pilot around the Whole World

Longest Nonstop Flight 135 hours

Longest Nonstop Distance 40.000 KM

First Ever Pole to Pole Circumnavigation

 

 

Modifications:

DA-40 Fuselage with DA-42 Wings

Nacelle tanks 2.400 liters each with fuel heating

Gear 6.000 KG (dual nose and mains)

Wingspan 85' , Pressurization 4.5 psi  FL 240

Length 33.8' narrow section lengthened by 6'

 

 
 
NEW WORLD ROUTING
 

LOWS, ESMS, ENEV, ENSB, 89 00N 90 00E, UHMP, UHMA, PADK, PMDY

PADK, PMDY, NFNA, NZGS, NZPG,


NFNA, NZGS, NZPG, NZSP, 70 39S 08 15W, 37 15S 12 30W
 

70 39S 08 15W, 37 15S 12 30W, FHAW, GOOY, GCLP, LEVC, LOWS
 

Neumayer Station - 70 39S 08 15W, Barneo Base - 89 00N 90 00E, Point Barrow - PABR, Pevek RU - UHMP, Tristan da Cunha (No Airport) - 37 15S 12 30W, Ascension - FHAW

 

5.5 Days (135 hrs) around the world

Estimated groundspeed 160 KTS

Estimated fuel load 1.300 GLS

Estimated average fuel flow 10  GPH

 

 2.400 Liter per side    2 x (1.890 KG)

 

 

Traditional Eastbound Route