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Unread 03-02-10, 11:37 AM
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No, just lots of water and about 2100 nm between the west coast and Hilo.

The N-reg in the UK follow the USA rules so if they are part 91, nothing is really mandatory.

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Unread 03-02-10, 11:40 AM
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By memory, and as an additional thought, all the O-2's that went to S.E. Asia were flown over via Hawaii.
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Unread 03-02-10, 11:46 AM
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I recommend Southern Cross Aviation in Ft. Lauderdale if you want someone to ferry it. He has done hundreds of ferrys. If you want it done right, get a professional. Remember, adventure is the result of poor planning.

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OK - Thanks to all for their excellent input.
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A small point of order. The O-2's did fly across to Nam...via Hawaii. However, that was 40+ years ago when the airplanes were new. Also, it is my understanding a C-130 led the way across the ocean for them seeking out good weather and winds, as well as a search and rescue platform. They landed at military facilities across the island chain such as Midway, Wake, Guam, Clark AFB PI, etc...infrastructure that I don't believe is still there with 100LL just waiting for the modern day adventurer to land in a Cessna. Call me silly, but my money is on shipping it.
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I had heard in the past soemwhere that the 0-2's were ferried across the pond on one engine. THis seems to speak to that point. With 150 gal, at 130Kts, you get about 1800NM on one fill up, and always have an extra engine to spare Of course you're going to be sitting for 13 hours.

http://www2.hurlburt.af.mil/library/...et.asp?id=3432

The O-2 could remain airborne for about four hours using both engines and seven hours on one engine by switching fuel tanks. It had a top speed of 205 mph and a ferry range of 1,400 miles, but with an 830-pound payload, the range was 770 miles. The aircraft had dual controls with the pilot and co-pilot seated side-by-side. In 1970, production ended after 546 O-2s had been built.
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Flying on one engine makes sense. I wonder which one they shut down?
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