CIA NOTABLE FLIGHTS Part O. Indian Ocean attempts and Flights
1998-08-16 Around the World attempt. First South Atlantic crossing. first Indian ocean crossing.

Steve Fossett Copilot(s): Solo flight

Mendoza. Argentina 7 Aug to Chesterfield Reef. Coral sea 16 Aug.

RTW flight attempt no 15. Absolute Distance Record. Ditched in Coral Sea due severe weather

Cameron R-450 Volume 15222
m3

Distance: 22910
km 14235.6
Miles Duration: 205 h 59 min

1999-03-07 Around the World attempt.

Andrew Charles (Andy) Elson Copilot(s): Colin Kenrick Prescot

Almeira. Spain 17/2 to 270 km SE Tokyo. Japan 7/3

RTW flight attempt no 17. Ditched 270 km SE Tokyo

Cameron R-900. G-CWCW. "Cable and Wireless" Volume 30065
m3

Distance: 14408
km 8952.72
Miles Duration: 425 h 41 min

2002-07-03 Second Around-the-World Flight. First solo flight Around-the-World

Steve Fossett Copilot(s): Solo flight

Northam airport. West Australia to the Blue Hills. Queensland. Australia. Total track dist. 34 242 km

Absolute Around the World record. 320 hours 33 min. AM14 distance and duration record

Cameron R-600. "Bud Light Spirit of Freedom" Volume 18429
m3

Distance: 33195.1
km 20626.4
Miles Duration: 355 h 50 min


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2024-12-04