Hi,
I am a relatively newly minted IFR pilot with about 350 hours. Currently working for my commercial certificate. I am based in the Philadelphia area.
I have been thinking of flying to Brazil next June-July (2014) to be there for some part of the Soccer world cup. I have been talking to various people and it seems that the Caribbean route is the best option.
I was thinking that this could be a 3-4 week trip. Take 4-7 days getting there, 4-7 days getting back, and hang around in Brazil for 7 odd days. It would be great to just be there during world cup soccer. The atmosphere ought to be electric.
I don't have a plane and was thinking of renting (if I can find a place that would rent one for overseas trip) a 6-seater single engine for this adventure - expedition.
Am posting here to see:
a. anyone thinks this is a crazy idea - especially going over open water in a single - please chime in with your thoughts
b. If there is anyone who would want to join in - share expenses, and better still if you have a plane - I would be happy to chip in my share of the costs.
Look forward to comments.
Manoj
I am a relatively newly minted IFR pilot with about 350 hours. Currently working for my commercial certificate. I am based in the Philadelphia area.
I have been thinking of flying to Brazil next June-July (2014) to be there for some part of the Soccer world cup. I have been talking to various people and it seems that the Caribbean route is the best option.
I was thinking that this could be a 3-4 week trip. Take 4-7 days getting there, 4-7 days getting back, and hang around in Brazil for 7 odd days. It would be great to just be there during world cup soccer. The atmosphere ought to be electric.
I don't have a plane and was thinking of renting (if I can find a place that would rent one for overseas trip) a 6-seater single engine for this adventure - expedition.
Am posting here to see:
a. anyone thinks this is a crazy idea - especially going over open water in a single - please chime in with your thoughts
b. If there is anyone who would want to join in - share expenses, and better still if you have a plane - I would be happy to chip in my share of the costs.
Look forward to comments.
Manoj