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RTW

Posted:
Tue Sep 06, 2005 5:57 pm
by Foxtrot Sport
Well, after finishing my 'round the US flight, and getting that 'round France trip in with the Tour de France, I've set out on a new adventure, 'round the world. However, I've hit a wall, what plane should I use. I was thinking along the lines of a Lear 35, but preferably something smaller. I want it to be fast, and a propeller plane would work. Something with some size though, over 20 mil to buy ;). For those who HAVE completed a RTW trip, what did you use, and would you recommend it? Any suggestions appreciated.
-HF
Re: RTW

Posted:
Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:07 pm
by Jakemaster
Well, Im thinkin about starting one soon in the Sikorsky S-43, but that is not that fast, maybe 200 mph. The Howard 500 would probably work though.
Re: RTW

Posted:
Tue Sep 06, 2005 10:35 pm
by Carlo
If you want to do a RTW with a prop (single prop?) go for a Pilatus PC-7 or Lancair Legacy. Both are bloody fast for a single prop (300 knts) and both fly and land pretty easy. I am thinking about starting my own RTW again (for the third time) using the PC-7.
Crash

Re: RTW

Posted:
Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:21 pm
by Foxtrot Sport
I've tried countless times to fly the Howard, and my computer doesn't seem to like it all that much, as the frames are just horrible. Though I just upgraded to 512, and haven't flown FS yet, who knows.
-HF
Re: RTW

Posted:
Fri Sep 09, 2005 2:52 pm
by Stratosaurus
Well, Still, I dont have completed my tour, but I
Re: RTW

Posted:
Fri Sep 09, 2005 2:57 pm
by Stratosaurus
Sorry, the Il-76 is a jet powered. If you wish propelled aircraft, try the Antonov An-24, 26 series. Very good VC cockpit.
Re: RTW

Posted:
Sat Sep 10, 2005 11:15 pm
by Foxtrot Sport
Okay, I've found the Cessna Citation II. Good size for me, and easy lander. Not to mention it's a bullet.
-HF