(07-31-2018 06:25 AM)ODU AGGIE Wrote:  

(07-30-2018 10:23 PM)Jack Bauer Wrote:  

(07-30-2018 11:02 AM)ODU AGGIE Wrote:  

(07-30-2018 08:50 AM)THUNDERGround Wrote:  Now on to...Spain?

Not sure, but earlier he was quoted as being excited to be landing in Paris, so my guess is the next leg is Azores to Paris.

If me I’d fly to Madrid then Paris. But he might want to fly as far as possible every day.

You make a great point, Jack. Pushing to Paris is another tough,long leg, actually farther than I realized. It will be interesting to see what he does. I made a number of ocean crossings in the F-4, including four non-stop 11/12 hour flights between New Mexico and Germany, and it's physically tough being in the seat that long -- not able to stand up and stretch.

clt is glad to see another pilot here

(07-31-2018 06:25 AM)ODU AGGIE Wrote:  

(07-30-2018 10:23 PM)Jack Bauer Wrote:  

(07-30-2018 11:02 AM)ODU AGGIE Wrote:  

(07-30-2018 08:50 AM)THUNDERGround Wrote:  Now on to...Spain?

Not sure, but earlier he was quoted as being excited to be landing in Paris, so my guess is the next leg is Azores to Paris.

If me I’d fly to Madrid then Paris. But he might want to fly as far as possible every day.

You make a great point, Jack. Pushing to Paris is another tough,long leg, actually farther than I realized. It will be interesting to see what he does. I made a number of ocean crossings in the F-4, including four non-stop 11/12 hour flights between New Mexico and Germany, and it's physically tough being in the seat that long -- not able to stand up and stretch.

I used to put the G suit on over the poopy suit and use the G Suit test to pump the blood in and out of my legs. Those long over the pond flights were difficult on the body. On one crossing I was the number two ground spare for a sister squadron and ended up leading the third wave when all was said and done. When I pulled off my helmet after landing the crew chief looked at me and said "Who the hell are your!"

Touchdown in Paris!

#LaTech aviation student Mason Andrews (@ATWin40days) has officially become the youngest pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean from North America to Europe by air!

Next: On to Croatia en route around the world in 40 days!



https://twitter.com/LaTechReport/status/...6700761088

(07-31-2018 05:27 PM)techdawg88 Wrote:  Touchdown in Paris!

#LaTech aviation student Mason Andrews (@ATWin40days) has officially become the youngest pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean from North America to Europe by air!

Next: On to Croatia en route around the world in 40 days!



https://twitter.com/LaTechReport/status/...6700761088

(07-31-2018 03:00 PM)WWDog Wrote:  

(07-31-2018 06:25 AM)ODU AGGIE Wrote:  

(07-30-2018 10:23 PM)Jack Bauer Wrote:  

(07-30-2018 11:02 AM)ODU AGGIE Wrote:  

(07-30-2018 08:50 AM)THUNDERGround Wrote:  Now on to...Spain?

Not sure, but earlier he was quoted as being excited to be landing in Paris, so my guess is the next leg is Azores to Paris.

If me I’d fly to Madrid then Paris. But he might want to fly as far as possible every day.

You make a great point, Jack. Pushing to Paris is another tough,long leg, actually farther than I realized. It will be interesting to see what he does. I made a number of ocean crossings in the F-4, including four non-stop 11/12 hour flights between New Mexico and Germany, and it's physically tough being in the seat that long -- not able to stand up and stretch.

I used to put the G suit on over the poopy suit and use the G Suit test to pump the blood in and out of my legs. Those long over the pond flights were difficult on the body. On one crossing I was the number two ground spare for a sister squadron and ended up leading the third wave when all was said and done. When I pulled off my helmet after landing the crew chief looked at me and said "Who the hell are your!"

Dog, were you a weasel?

(07-31-2018 07:14 PM)ODU AGGIE Wrote:  

(07-31-2018 03:00 PM)WWDog Wrote:  

(07-31-2018 06:25 AM)ODU AGGIE Wrote:  

(07-30-2018 10:23 PM)Jack Bauer Wrote:  

(07-30-2018 11:02 AM)ODU AGGIE Wrote:  Not sure, but earlier he was quoted as being excited to be landing in Paris, so my guess is the next leg is Azores to Paris.

If me I’d fly to Madrid then Paris. But he might want to fly as far as possible every day.

You make a great point, Jack. Pushing to Paris is another tough,long leg, actually farther than I realized. It will be interesting to see what he does. I made a number of ocean crossings in the F-4, including four non-stop 11/12 hour flights between New Mexico and Germany, and it's physically tough being in the seat that long -- not able to stand up and stretch.

I used to put the G suit on over the poopy suit and use the G Suit test to pump the blood in and out of my legs. Those long over the pond flights were difficult on the body. On one crossing I was the number two ground spare for a sister squadron and ended up leading the third wave when all was said and done. When I pulled off my helmet after landing the crew chief looked at me and said "Who the hell are your!"

Dog, were you a weasel?

Yes. Both F-105G and F-4G.

(07-31-2018 10:25 PM)WWDog Wrote:  

(07-31-2018 07:14 PM)ODU AGGIE Wrote:  

(07-31-2018 03:00 PM)WWDog Wrote:  

(07-31-2018 06:25 AM)ODU AGGIE Wrote:  

(07-30-2018 10:23 PM)Jack Bauer Wrote:  If me I’d fly to Madrid then Paris. But he might want to fly as far as possible every day.

You make a great point, Jack. Pushing to Paris is another tough,long leg, actually farther than I realized. It will be interesting to see what he does. I made a number of ocean crossings in the F-4, including four non-stop 11/12 hour flights between New Mexico and Germany, and it's physically tough being in the seat that long -- not able to stand up and stretch.

I used to put the G suit on over the poopy suit and use the G Suit test to pump the blood in and out of my legs. Those long over the pond flights were difficult on the body. On one crossing I was the number two ground spare for a sister squadron and ended up leading the third wave when all was said and done. When I pulled off my helmet after landing the crew chief looked at me and said "Who the hell are your!"

Dog, were you a weasel?

Yes. Both F-105G and F-4G.

We may have some mutual friends. Private message headed your way. Cheers.

Mason is at Heraklion (Iraklio), a port city and the capital of the Greek island of Crete.
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N7278C

(08-05-2018 11:22 AM)Dogluva Wrote:  Mason is at Heraklion (Iraklio), a port city and the capital of the Greek island of Crete.
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N7278C

Awesome!!!!! Keep on young man!

Still a long way to go, but he is grinding it out. God speed as you continue young man.

clt asks when we he reach the edge of the earth and turn back?

(07-31-2018 02:46 PM)ghostofclt Wrote:  clt is glad to see another pilot here

There are more of us on here than you think.

?

What ever happened to this story? You guys just quit posting with zero updates. Was there another thread started?

He's stuck in Asia waiting on parts and the monsoon to pass.

Thanks for the update. I was wondering about him too. Keep us posted, please. Thanks!

(09-04-2018 08:06 AM)louisiana_dog Wrote:  He's stuck in Asia waiting on parts and the monsoon to pass.

What? No Mr. Goodwrench in Abu Dhabi? Glad nothing happened to him in the air. He's getting closer!!!!

he's also going to be late to start school, unless he's taking the quarter off to finish

Still grinding it out. Landed in Naha Japan this morning.

(09-25-2018 01:47 PM)tigtoodawg Wrote:  Still grinding it out. Landed in Naha Japan this morning.

Nice!!! Glad he’s back up and running!!!