Wrong: https://flyzolo.com/route/ However absolutely ridiculous that they should put local times not Zulu.Ex-Ascot wrote: ↑Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:10 amGood on her, hope all goes well. She doesn't seem to have a tracking page on her web site? Back seat removed so that there is no doubt about being 'solo'. And, no support aircraft flying along side. Also doubt that she is wearing RAF wings.
Shirley there must be some sort of support though? Someone pre-positioning ahead?
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Not really when they want locals to attend?
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Not at all unreasonable, particularly as there are many Captain Mainwarings in the world who have not a clue about Zulu or UCT etc.
Her dad is ex RAF I believe and has handled his daughter's intinerary, clearances etc. Her mom is providing the Stoemp, Brussels sprouts etc, and ensuring that no strong Belgian beer is drunk at night.
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Looks like the lassie is tracking towards the Hudson before doing her JFK landing.
Two rest days at JFK? What would that cost in ramp fees?
Two rest days at JFK? What would that cost in ramp fees?
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OK point taken but how many more are following her rather than meeting her. Zulu as well as local then.TheGreenGoblin wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 2:52 pm+1
Not at all unreasonable, particularly as there are many Captain Mainwarings in the world who have not a clue about Zulu or UCT etc.
Her dad is ex RAF I believe and has handled his daughter's intinerary, clearances etc. Her mom is providing the Stoemp, Brussels sprouts etc, and ensuring that no strong Belgian beer is drunk at night.
Not 100% sure about her father. He may be a brown job.
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Just watching her pulling a wee bit of G around Da Laydee.
Boy, that pongo pilot must be proud of hi daughter right now!
Boy, that pongo pilot must be proud of hi daughter right now!
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Yes, he is ex British army. His wife, Beatrice De Smet lived in Botswana at one stage. They must both be very proud of her.Undried Plum wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:29 pmJust watching her pulling a wee bit of G around Da Laydee.
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It looks like there's a JetBanger filming her from 1,200'.
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Might be her dad, he is a helicopter pilot.Undried Plum wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:37 pmIt looks like there's a JetBanger filming her from 1,200'.
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She was in Nome Alaska as of yesterday.
The updates have been sub-optimal sadly.
The updates have been sub-optimal sadly.
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Mention of Nome always makes me think of North to Alaska, and as a consequence Ernie Kovaks.TheGreenGoblin wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 10:15 amShe was in Nome Alaska as of yesterday.
The updates have been sub-optimal sadly.
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ian16th wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 11:39 amMention of Nome always makes me think of North to Alaska, and as a consequence Ernie Kovaks.TheGreenGoblin wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 10:15 amShe was in Nome Alaska as of yesterday.
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