What would you call a trip to Quebec City; Bluie West Eight, Greenland; Reykjavik, Iceland; Stravanger, Norway; Amsterdam; Cannes on the French Riviera; Ljubljana, Slovenia; Salzburg, Austria; Lucerne, Switzerland; Tallinn, Estonia; Stockholm; and Edinburgh, Scotland? A trip of a lifetime? What if it were in a private jet? How about if you were the copilot, invited by the owner and his wife? What if, for good measure, these ridiculously generous people invited your wife to come along too? What would you call all that? Never mind the helicopter ride to the vineyard in Cotes de Provence and the private Mozart dinner in Salzburg. Just the flying bit is all we have time to contemplate here.
Flying Europe in a Cessna M2
Key Takeaways:
- The author recounts an extraordinary 25-day private jet trip across the North Atlantic and Europe, invited as a co-pilot by the generous owner, which he describes as a "life-altering" experience.
- The journey included replicating a historic WWII ferry route, detailing the challenging first leg from Quebec to Greenland with out-of-radar control, specific radio procedures, and navigating difficult terrain for landing.
- The initial stop in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, provided unique cultural immersion, from staying in former wartime quarters to dining on exotic local foods with climate scientists, emphasizing the trip's unforgettable nature.
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