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Part 1: The route

The individual flights to our first destination, Oshkosh, are shown in an animation.

The names of the places where we landed as well as the flight times can be seen.

Part 2: Altenburg - Kiel - Bergen

The preparation of the trip is shown: including survival training in Elsfleth. In Kiel we refueled again because we would not have made it to Bergen with the strong headwind. In addition, the fuel in Kiel was quite cheap.

Part 3: Bergen - Egilsstaðir - Reykjavik

From Norway across the Atlantic to Iceland. Due to the strong headwind we had to fly low and land in Egilstaðir to refuel. With 4:22 hours the longest flight with the D-IBAM.

For the first time we put on the survival suits.

Part 4: Reykjavik - Sondrestrøm - Ilulissat

From Iceland to Greenland: at 1,400 km the longest leg of the journey due to the low wind speeds, but at 3:56 not the longest flight in terms of time. In Ilulissat we saw icebergs for the first time.

Part 5: Ilulissat with glacier

We stayed one day in Ilulissat. 10% of Greenland's ice mass reaches the open sea via the Icefjord.

theGreenland- Championships in ice kayaking were from the Inuit discharged.

Part 6: Ilulissat - Iqaluit

From Greenland to Canada: 1,000 km flight distance and we were in America. The immigration formalities were quickly taken care of and off we went to the only hotel in town.

Part 7: Iqaluit - Schefferville - Quebec

Canada from north to south. We covered 2,000 km in two stages. We finally landed in Quebec at dusk.

Part 8: Quebec - New York

From Canada to the USA in 2 hours. Entering the US on private planes is not that easy. We had to apply for a B visa in advance, ESTA only works with airlines. We had forgotten the notification before departure (eAPIS) and so we were not allowed to leave the plane after landing...

Part 9: New York

Relax for two days in the restless city. We stayed in Weehawken, right next to the ferry terminal where the Hudson Landing survivors were brought ashore.

From Weehawken you can see the imposing Manhattan skyline.

The rooftop tour was captured in pictures.

Part 10: New York - Hudson River - Hot Springs

After departing from Republic Airport east of JFK, the Hudson Tour was flown first. The exterior camera on the aircraft was able to record Manhattan with its high-rise buildings in detail.

Part 11: Hot Springs - Tazewell - Nashville

The contrast couldn't be greater: the idyll in Hot Springs, where presidents have sought the healing effects of the hot springs, via a fuel stop in Tazewell into the nightlife of Nashville.

Part 12: Nashville - Branson - Washington - Chicago

After 2 days in Nashville we went on to the holiday paradise of Branson. From there with fuel stop in Washington () to Chicago Executive. One day the highlights of Chicago could be visited. The last stop before Oshkosh.

Part 13: Chicago - Oshkosh - Owosso

Now the time had come: Oshkosh is calling. Early Monday morning we flew north from Chicago to Oshkosh. We had to join the approach traffic with an estimated 40 other aircraft. Was the preparation enough? We landed on the 36 without major incident and were able to enjoy Oshkosh for 5 days before continuing to Owosso (MI).

Part 14: Owosso - Florida - Detroit

2 months later: I went back to Detroit by public transport and received the D-IBAM again in Owosso. Florida was explored for two weeks. An almost acquaintance with President Biden in Fort Myers, 3 days Key West, it didn't get boring. After 2 weeks it went north again to Detroit, where Peter joined again.

Part 15: Return flight Detroit - Altenburg

Now we only had one goal in mind: home. It turned out to be another exciting undertaking: everything depended on the weather. Thunderstorms in Quebec, low lows in Narsarsuaq, fog in Scotland... On 23.10. we landed in Hamburg after a day with more than 7 hours of flight time and were welcomed with wonderful views and the lights of Hamburg 2 hours after sunset. The flight to Altenburg the next day was just a little hop for us.

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Part 16: Position Reports

There are large areas across the Atlantic route that are not monitored by civilian radar. So-called position reports must be submitted there. The movie shows how this is done in practice, including the original radio traffic.

Part 17: The avionics

Navigation in such a flight project is extremely important. Therefore, the D-IBAM was equipped with technically high-quality avionics. Both lateral and vertical navigation tasks were performed and the results are transferred to the 3-axis autopilot.

Part 18: Approach Oshkosh

The highlights of this trip was of course the approach to Oshkosh. At least 50 other planes were approaching at the same time. The route, graphic explanations, different camera positions, a treat for plane lovers. The original radio traffic was completely recorded.