“You want to dress in layers.”
Margrit Waltz made the point clearly though we were speaking through FaceTime between Maryland and Germany, where she was staying before our trip.
View From Above: Preparations Crucial for Such a Big Trip
What does a pilot need to pack before crossing the North Atlantic? Editor-in-Chief Julie Boatman found out.
Key Takeaways:
- Dress in layers for ferry flights, as they transition quickly between vastly different climates, from warm departure points to freezing arctic stops.
- Pack lightweight, non-perishable food and snacks, such as freeze-dried meals, as culinary offerings at unpredictable overnight stops may be scarce or unappetizing.
- Engage in comprehensive pre-flight preparation, including thorough study of the aircraft's Pilot's Operating Handbook, packing survival gear, and significant mental preparation to accept and mitigate the inherent objective hazards of long-distance ferry flights.
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