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Jim, James, and Ian in immersion suits.
In the fjords, Greenland.
As soon as we cleared the mainland we were in VFR
conditions all the way to Reykjavik, Iceland (BIRK).
Icebergs were in the water everywhere en route, and
volcanoes poked their heads out of every cloud over Iceland.
We departed Reykjavik early in the morning through a thin layer
of overcast, and once above the clouds we could see the huge
Icelandic volcano that closed European airspace for weeks when
it erupted about two years ago.
In addition to the volcanoes (there was no smoke) we could
see the huge glaciers. Best of all was the tailwind and clear sky
all the way to Stornoway, Scotland (EGPO). The legs across the
North Atlantic to Narsarsuaq and then to Reykjavik took 4 hours,
20 minutes each, and to Stornoway we flew 3 hours, 46 minutes.
Many times we were out of
VHF communications range
and our position reports were
relayed by overflying aircraft.
The customs, immigration,
and ATC staff at Stornoway
were exceptionally helpful.
We had decided to press on
to Oxford, England (EGTK)
as it was such a good day,
and they assisted me with
the plan and off we went.
It was here I learned to
note in the flight plan
(section 18) “IFPS reroute
accepted.”
Noting all European
Union flight plans with
this “reroute” acceptance
meant that if I planned
contrary to the European
system, particularly airways
and altitudes, they would amend the
plan. Interestingly, I had only one problem, out of Corfu, and
after accepting the “reroute” they accepted my amendment in
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ABS extends condolences
to the family and friends of this ABS
member who recently passed away.
Russell Hackler
Livermore, California
A member since 2009,
he flew a 1964 S35.
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