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Pilot(s) name(s)
First name: Real
Surname: DOUCET
Nationality: Canada

Other people who may have completed the full circumnavigation:
First name: Dominique
Surname: DOUCET
Nationality: Canada

Other people who may have flown part of the journey:
First name: Scott
Surname: Holmes
Leg(s) flown: HELX to CYMX

Class of Aircraft: (single, twin, homebuilt, helicopter, ultra light, balloon…): Single, light jet
Brand: (i.e.: Beechcraft): Cessna
Model: (i.e.: Bonanza): Mustang Citation
Type: (i.e. A35): C510
Name of aircraft if any (ie. Spirit of the Wind, or whatever):  
Registration: C-GRRD
Route (Eastbound, Westbound, via the Poles): Westbound
How did you cross the Atlantic Ocean (North, Centre, South)? North
How did you cross the Pacific Ocean (North, Centre, South)? North
Date of departure: August 20, 2017
Point of departure: Calgary/Springbank Airport - CYBW
Date of return to point of departure: October 20, 2017
Point of return: Calgary/Springbank Airport - CYBW
Duration: (days): 60 days
Duration: (flying hours):
Distance flown: 26,954 NM


How many overnight stops did you make? : 26
How many any additional refuelling stops, if any? : 16
How many countries did you visit?: 20
Itinerary:

Means of communication used: HF Radio, sat telephone, e-mail by HF radio, other? : SAT PHONE,
Did you use any satellite tracking system? Which one ? None
Flight clearances: did you obtain them all, or part of them, yourself? : Domestic myself, international others
If not, which company did you use?: Air Journey
Which insurance company did you use? : Aon Risk Solutions
Which was the easiest country or region that you flew through? : Australia
Which was the most difficult? : Russia
Which was the best airport you landed at? : Forest, YFRT
Which was the worst? : Magadanm UHMM
Have you applied for the FAI Circumnavigator Badge/Are you thinking of doing so? : No/Yes, if I knew how to.

Have you set or broken any records during your RTW? : Personal Records: Flew 108 hours in 2 months, Flew 108 hours on the Citation Mustang burning only 2 qts of oil, Flew 26,954 nm in 2 months, Visiting 20 countries in 2 months

Did you create a Website of your RTW? If so, what is the URL? Air Journey created a website:http.australiaaj17.blogkspot.tw/

General remarks about your flight:
It was an outstanding experience. We had great rewards and great challenges. We had great support from Air Journey. We saw numerous differences based on region how procedures about flight mitigation and control were applied. We were acquainted with great people around the world who are passionate about flying and willing to help.

Advice to other pilots:
Be prepared and be patient for customs and immigration paperwork around the world. It is much more extensive compared to Canada

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Database Flight Number: 607


Last update: May 23, 2021
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