To the North !

Indanao · Post by **Indanao** » Sun Oct 23, 2011 4:33 pm

Well done. I have followed this from the beginning, and was surprised to see that your so far from home over here. It's great to see what can be done with ambition.

SAR_YQQ · Post by **SAR_YQQ** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:11 pm

Hey Digits - any more posts coming? I am thoroughly enjoying the trip so far to Churchill.

digits_ · Post by **digits_** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 3:33 am

SAR_YQQ wrote:Hey Digits - any more posts coming? I am thoroughly enjoying the trip so far to Churchill.

Yes yes, definately. The goal was to have everything online by New Year. Don't think I'll reach that, but the first half should be possible.

digits_ · Post by **digits_** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 3:56 am

First half is published online: http://flytheimpossible.com/

Enjoy, merry christmas!

culver10 · Post by **culver10** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 5:10 pm

I thoroughly enjoyed your pictures and commentary on your website!! Thank you for sharing your trip with us. It would be depressing to know what that trip finally cost in fuel and expenses?
Cheers from Alberta!!

NunavutPA-12 · Post by **NunavutPA-12** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:38 pm

Glad you had a good trip, Digits. You proved all the naysayers wrong!

Way back when you were planning this trip and seeking advice, I must admit that I had assumed you were heading for the magnetic north pole. I was very impressed that you made it to the real pole!

I'd love to make that same trip with the PA-12 on tundra tires - maybe even land at the pole.

Larry
C-GAMW

digits_ · Post by **digits_** » Sat Jan 14, 2012 6:26 am

NunavutPA-12 wrote:Glad you had a good trip, Digits. You proved all the naysayers wrong!

Way back when you were planning this trip and seeking advice, I must admit that I had assumed you were heading for the magnetic north pole. I was very impressed that you made it to the real pole!

I'd love to make that same trip with the PA-12 on tundra tires - maybe even land at the pole.

Larry
C-GAMW

Hi Larry,

if you want to land at the pole, you'll need to go in march/april. You won't even need tundra tires then.

Good luck !

Digits

sigmet77 · Post by **sigmet77** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:32 am

Great of you to share your adventure, really enjoyed it and I hope you have part II for your trip south on there soon. Congratulations.

Kestral · Post by **Kestral** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:22 pm

How did you manage to get 16 hours endurance in a 172?

burhead1 · Post by **burhead1** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:41 pm

Kestral wrote:How did you manage to get 16 hours endurance in a 172?

You have to read his story, he was carrying a fuel bladder. (extra gas) just had a problem with the other bladder. LOL

digits_ · Post by **digits_** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:17 am

burhead1 wrote:
Kestral wrote:How did you manage to get 16 hours endurance in a 172?
You have to read his story, he was carrying a fuel bladder. (extra gas) just had a problem with the other bladder. LOL

You are right , two times

endurance airplane: 16 hours.
endurance pilot: 9 hours. A bit of a problem when the first one is bigger than the second one

http://www.chickenwingscomics.com/?p=775

digits_ · Post by **digits_** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:54 am

Part II is almost finished, but untill then a little movie:

Sorry it takes soo long. But the full story will appear online soon!

NunavutPA-12 · Post by **NunavutPA-12** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 5:57 am

Bravo!

Rudder Bug · Post by **Rudder Bug** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 3:11 pm

COOL!!!!!

culver10 · Post by **culver10** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 5:07 pm

I did not see Santa's Village

That is a speedy 172!!

Taiser · Post by **Taiser** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 4:26 pm

Just found this thread...that was one AWESOME trip....

Wish my wife would give me the go-ahead for something like that LOL.

Arian17 · Post by **Arian17** » Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:23 pm

Interesting read! Cool flight! What an adventure!
And being allowed to do this in a rental plane...amazing!

How did You get back from Resolute? Your report stops there...

sheephunter · Post by **sheephunter** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 6:47 am

Digits, I just got home a while back and noticed your updated posting, really enjoyed the video and waiting for more. Brought a smile to my face here first thing this morning. Too bad we couldn't have got the "sno scooter" going. You need to come back for another visit sometime. Take care, Kevin

cranman · Post by **cranman** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:43 pm

Digits: That was a great accomplishment. My late friend Reg Fast did the trip from The Pas about 20 yrs ago in his Super Cub on skiis and landed there to make tea. He had a lot of photos and some video to show us on his return. I can't find any reference to it on the net . His family would have them. He was a heck of a pilot, fixed and rotors. Lost him a few years back ,way to soon, and not to flying..

digits_ · Post by **digits_** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:42 am

Hi all,

the full finished report is online: http://flytheimpossible.com/

Hope you enjoy it,
Greetings,
Digits

Beefitarian · Post by **Beefitarian** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:53 am

Looks like fun. Are you planning a new adventure?

digits_ · Post by **digits_** » Mon Nov 04, 2013 3:41 am

Beefitarian wrote:Looks like fun. Are you planning a new adventure?

Hi Beefitarian,

I must have missed your question a year ago. But I am glad you asked, since it provides the perfect link with my next question.

The New Adventure

I've been busy getting all my Canadian paperwork sorted out, and I will be ready for the Canadian pilot job(less) market in February. I posted my resume here: viewtopic.php?f=92&t=92596

Sooooooo, if any of you might know of a company (preferably in Manitoba) looking for a pilot -or some addresses to visit on my road trip-, I would be very eager to hear about it! I'm available starting February.

My dream job would be flying floats in summer, (light)twins in winter and instructing on the side. I don't have the big airline virus, but of course I wouldn't refuse such a job, or any flying job for that matter. It would be cool if I got to see the North Pole again at some point.

Many thanks again,
Digits

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