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Geers, David - Jun 30,2015
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This is what Michael has had to say from his blog site...
A couple of weeks back, I wasn't sure what to do next, but I've decided to keep going for a bit yet,
so after this week of exploring the Scottish Highlands, I will return to London, reunite with Southern Sun
and we'll fly to New York.
The trans Atlantic route in 1938 was from London by train to Southampton, then alighting in the
Imperial Short C-class to Foynes (Limerick) Ireland, across the North Atlantic to Canada then down to New York.
I don't have the range to do Ireland to Canada direct, plus I've always been keen to see a few islands
in the North Atlantic, so finding a balance between History and modern day exploring, I have come up with this route.
London
Southampton
Foynes
Faroe Islands
Iceland
Greenland
Canada
New York
I could do this in half the number of stops, but I'm keen to see this part of the world,
and am allowing 2 days (1stop) in Iceland and 3 days (3 stops) across Greenland.
Seeing UK weather for the last two weeks has also made me very conscious of how often
there is low cloud, so I am aiming for 4-6 hour legs which will make weather windows more likely.
Luckily it's getting dark at 10.30pm in UK, and will be around midnight across Iceland and Greenland
opening up more possibilities.
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Geers, David - Jun 30,2015
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I certainly hope when Michael arrived in the US there will be marching bands and dancing girls to greet him.
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Don Maxwell - Jun 30,2015
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You bet, David! We're tuning up already, and the girls are stretching in their tutus.
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Geers, David - Jun 30,2015
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Don hope they don't have to stretch the tutus too much. Or I'll have to get Dave and Luis onto it.
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Kenneth Leonard - Jun 30,2015
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I will be in upstate NY next week. If he gets to US then, I would love to look him up.
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Steve Kessinger - Jul 01,2015
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In the shadow of Capt. Robert Ford. http://www.longwayhome.com/
Good luck, Michael!!!!
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Dave Lima - Jul 04,2015
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I'm still picturing the professor fantasizing about girls in tutus skirts....
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Don Maxwell - Jul 06,2015
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Here you go, Dave: http://unlikelyexplanations.com/2012/04/11/better-living-through-reeses-peanut-butter-cups/
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Dave Lima - Jul 06,2015
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John Dunlop - Jul 06,2015
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To realise such a wonderful dream! amazing! WOW! blue skies..
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Geers, David - Jul 08,2015
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Update Michael has left London and has flew to Shannon, Ireland yesterday. As for the marching band and dancing girls I'm thinking
something more like this.
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Randy Flood - Jul 13,2015
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David:
New Searey Owner here that lives in Castine Maine USA.....Feel free to consider my house, your house if you need a bed/Beer on
your way south.
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Geers, David - Jul 15,2015
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Hi Randy, have pasted Michael's reply below, he is certainly enjoying his time over in Iceland and Greenland. If anyone's got
information regarding the flying boats in Port Washington please send me a email and forward it to Michael, or just post something
here.
Thanks David,
Say thanks, but I'm most likely looking at Boston, as I have business there anyway.
I would love to hear any info about where the Flying Boats used to land in Port Washington Long Island?
I'm currently a couple of days behind my original schedule - but landing here in the middle of nowehere is so amazing I've stopped
caring - even took my watch off, which is weird with the sun not going down....
Cheers
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Don Maxwell - Jul 15,2015
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David, please let him know about Hammondsport, NY, where Glenn Curtiss flew the first practical seaplanes. It's a very small town, but picturesque, and there's a fine Glenn Curtiss museum. Hammondsport is pretty much right on his route to Oshkosh--if he's heading that way--and not too far off the route to Florida. Hammondsport is also where Dale Kramer, designer of the Lazair lives. He's on the museum board.
Also, if Michael will be heading down the east coast, he's more than welcome to stop here in eastern Virginia for gas or a chat or overnight. My phone is 804-543-7110. Email DonMaxwell@AbstractConcreteWorks.com. (Of course, there are lots of other Searey guys all along the coast, but they'll have to get their own dibs in. And there's the STS Member Map, too.)
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Geers, David - Jul 16,2015
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Thanks Don have passed your message on, will let you know when I get a reply.
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Dave Edward - Jul 16,2015
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Do you know if Michael is planning to stop in Shediac NB.? It is located on the shoreline east of Moncton and was a refueling stop for
the PanAm Clippers in the 40's.
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Geers, David - Jul 16,2015
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Dave I have also passed on your message, I think Michael is just overwhelmed by Greenland and his new environment, will let you
know any response.
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Dave Edward - Jul 17,2015
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http://www.clipperflyingboats.com/transatlantic-airline-service
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Geers, David - Jul 15,2015
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Hi Randy I will pass your message on to Michael.
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Don Maxwell - Jul 15,2015
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He's on Kulusuk Island, Greenland, longitude -37.134757. That's just past halfway around from Melbourne--in a Searey! Well done!
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Geers, David - Jul 17,2015
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Michael has requested any information regarding the possibilities of landing in Manhasset Bay, the site where the Pan American flying
boats used to take off. I have noticed that there is a seaplane base registered their Sands Point Seaplane Base. Has anyone got any
local information other than what we've been able to Google.
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Don Maxwell - Jul 17,2015
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David, here's the official Airport/Facility Directory (A/FD) info:
And the Airnav.com page for it: http://airnav.com/airport/7N3
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Geers, David - Jul 17,2015
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Thanks guys I have already passed that information on to Michael. Would really like to know if Sands Point Seaplane Base is still
operational
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Eric Batterman - Jul 17,2015
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I put a call in to (from airnav):
STEVE WACHTER
BREWER CAPRI MARINA, 15 ORCHARD BEACH BLVD (owns the seaplane base)
PORT WASHINGTON, NY 11050
Phone 516-883-7800
UPDATE: Sands point SPB is open. If Michael wants to dock there have him call call Steve Wachter (phone above) in advance. They have a dock that doesn't sound searey suitable, but they can moor him on a buoy - or he can help coordinate with the town park next door for possible  beaching permission.
Also - if Michael needs a place to RON near NYC - I'm based at 39N Princeton, NJ (or north east PA if he's headed west) a short stones throw from NYC. My contact details are in STS member info.
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Geers, David - Jul 20,2015
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Thanks Eric have past on your post, Cheers
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Don Maxwell - Jul 17,2015
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Wow, look at it in GoogleEarth (40.837091, -73.716461):
There appear to be at least two ramps and the park has a terrific beach.
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David Geers - Jul 21,2015
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Hope the Americans are warming up the marching band and dancing girls? Michael has landed in Maine today July 21st 8:43 PM and
looks like he will be heading to Manhasset Bay Long Island tomorrow. I have sent him an email asking for ETA will let you know as
soon as I get a reply.
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Don Maxwell - Jul 21,2015
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He's haulin' ass now! It's only one Searey day from there to OSH. (Long day, though. He'd be better off stopping somewhere on the way, to arrive fresh, especially if he's going to the main show instead of the SPB.)
That's the last of the long over-water legs unless he's heading for Hawaii.
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Robert Richardson IV - Jul 21,2015
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Now that would make the news if Micheal showed up at the Oshkosh SB this week. I bet Adam and Kerry would make the most of
and it would put to rest all the Icon hype. half way around the world in a Rotax power SeaRey home built. Now that is a EAA type
story!
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Don Maxwell - Jul 21,2015
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Rob, he passed the halfway point between Iceland and Greenland. He's on the home stretch now!
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Chuck Cavanaugh - Jul 21,2015
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SeaReys at 39N (Princeton, NJ) and 26N (Ocean City, NJ) if we can be of any help. 609 334 8802
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David Geers - Jul 22,2015
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Michael has arrived at Manhasset Bay, spent approximately an hour there and now has landed at Westchester County airport. What a
superhuman effort, I hope he gets to celebrate and style.
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Constantino, Paulo - Jul 22,2015
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Just now reading this post that he landed at Westchester county airport. I'm only 30 minutes away if he needs anything or a place to stay. Glad to help in
anyway.
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David Geers - Jul 23,2015
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Thanks Constantino I have passed your message and contact details onto Michael.
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David Geers - Jul 23,2015
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Thanks Constantino I have passed your message and contact details onto Michael.
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Don Maxwell - Jul 23,2015
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David, Michael is not a member of Splash and Dash, but I'll have the site send him another invitation, in case he's interested in it. In the meantime, he can read everything here (except member info) as a visitor, but can't post anything.
(But I suspect he's probably far too busy and focused otherwise.)
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