Pilot(s) name(s)
First name: Monga
Surname: Rahul
Nationality: India
Other crew/passengers who completed the full circumnavigation:
First name: Kumar
Surname: Anil
Nationality: India
Class of Aircraft: (single, twin, homebuilt, helicopter, ultra light, balloon…) Single
Brand: (i.e.: Beechcraft): Flight Design
Model: (i.e.: Bonanza): CTSW
Type: (i.e. A35): Classic Light
Name of aircraft if any (ie. Spirit of the Wind, or whatever):
Registration: ML105
Route (Eastbound, Westbound, via the Poles): Eastbound
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: 1 June 2007
Point of departure: Dehli
Date of return to point of departure: 19 August 2007
Point of return: Dehli
Duration: (days): 80
Duration: (flying hours): 257
Distance flown: 40 529 KM (Great Circle)
How many overnight stops did you make? : 79
How many any additional refuelling stops, if any? : Refuelled after most legs
How many countries did you visit (count only where overnighted)? : 15
Itinerary:
Means of communication used: HF Radio, sat telephone, e-mail by HF radio, other? : Sat Phone, email, VHF
Did you use any satellite tracking system? Which one ? No
Flight clearances: did you obtain them all, or part of them, yourself? : All through diplomatic channels
If not, which company did you use?:
Which insurance company did you use? : (Aircraft was registered military, Gvt of India was standing guarantee)
Which was the easiest country or region that you flew through? : USA
Which was the most difficult? : China
Which was the best airport you landed at? : They were sevral, will have to think!
Which was the worst? : Several in Russia, Kulusuk, some in Canada.
Have you applied for the FAI Circumnavigator Badge/Are you thinking of doing so? : Yes, I am thinking of
Have you set or broken any records during your RTW? : Broken the FAI Speed eastbound in category C-1a
Did you create a Website about your flight? If so, what is the URL? http://www.indianairforce.nic.in
General remarks about your flight:
Great adventure. Am writing a book. too many experiences to write in such a small place.
Advice to other pilots:
They can contact me at: rahulmonga@gmail.com
Please indicate here if you agree that we may use the information contained here on the Earthrounders website: Yes
Database Flight Number: 465
First name: Monga
Surname: Rahul
Nationality: India
Other crew/passengers who completed the full circumnavigation:
First name: Kumar
Surname: Anil
Nationality: India
Class of Aircraft: (single, twin, homebuilt, helicopter, ultra light, balloon…) Single
Brand: (i.e.: Beechcraft): Flight Design
Model: (i.e.: Bonanza): CTSW
Type: (i.e. A35): Classic Light
Name of aircraft if any (ie. Spirit of the Wind, or whatever):
Registration: ML105
Route (Eastbound, Westbound, via the Poles): Eastbound
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: 1 June 2007
Point of departure: Dehli
Date of return to point of departure: 19 August 2007
Point of return: Dehli
Duration: (days): 80
Duration: (flying hours): 257
Distance flown: 40 529 KM (Great Circle)
How many overnight stops did you make? : 79
How many any additional refuelling stops, if any? : Refuelled after most legs
How many countries did you visit (count only where overnighted)? : 15
Itinerary:
Means of communication used: HF Radio, sat telephone, e-mail by HF radio, other? : Sat Phone, email, VHF
Did you use any satellite tracking system? Which one ? No
Flight clearances: did you obtain them all, or part of them, yourself? : All through diplomatic channels
If not, which company did you use?:
Which insurance company did you use? : (Aircraft was registered military, Gvt of India was standing guarantee)
Which was the easiest country or region that you flew through? : USA
Which was the most difficult? : China
Which was the best airport you landed at? : They were sevral, will have to think!
Which was the worst? : Several in Russia, Kulusuk, some in Canada.
Have you applied for the FAI Circumnavigator Badge/Are you thinking of doing so? : Yes, I am thinking of
Have you set or broken any records during your RTW? : Broken the FAI Speed eastbound in category C-1a
Did you create a Website about your flight? If so, what is the URL? http://www.indianairforce.nic.in
General remarks about your flight:
Great adventure. Am writing a book. too many experiences to write in such a small place.
Advice to other pilots:
They can contact me at: rahulmonga@gmail.com
Please indicate here if you agree that we may use the information contained here on the Earthrounders website: Yes
Database Flight Number: 465