I thought I would post a quick message about Chad’s newest adventure.  After an extensive pre-buy/annual on a customer’s aircraft, Chad and another pilot left for London today to deliver the aircraft.  Chad has always wanted to do a Transatlantic flight and he jumped at this opportunity. 

The plane took off around 7:30 am this morning and he should be in Newfoundland by the end of the day.  Chad’s itinerary includes stops in NY, Newfoundland (overnight), Greenland, Iceland (overnight), Norway, Denmark & England.  Chad is due back to Minnesota sometime next week.  I know that he would love to stay for awhile and see the sites, as he has never been to Europe. 

As I watched Chad taxi away, I felt his excitement for the journey.  Chad always talks about how much fun it would be to fly to so many different destinations, outside of the continental United States.  I think that this will definitely give him a good taste of what goes into the planning and preparation for a flight like this.  I am sure that he will be willing to do it again!

I know that many of our customers have been to various places in their PA-46’s.  I would love to hear about any great trips that you have taken in your plane.  Please feel free to share!

-Ketti