Preflight as the sun rises and the frost melts at Keflavik, Iceland. Credit: Julie Boatman
Key Takeaways:
A professional pilot successfully ferried a TBM 940 aircraft from Tarbes, France, to Groton, Connecticut, over five legs.
The journey required careful planning for efficiency, including strategic altitude selection (FL280), route adjustments to counter headwinds, and considerations for pilot stamina during long segments.
The TBM 940 demonstrated strong performance, consistently achieving high true airspeeds and executing efficient climbs and descents, including a notable maximum performance descent.
The 15.4-hour ferry flight proceeded smoothly with minimal issues, showcasing the aircraft's reliability and the pilot's expertise.
We talked a bit about the longest leg of the trip during our first call.
It was important, because in order to optimize the efficiency of a ferry flight, a professional pilot must take a number of things into consideration, including the stamina of those on board.
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