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Here are some interesting facts about our trip.
 | The Date We leave May 20th which is the same day
Charles Lindbergh left for his Atlantic crossing. Amelia Earhart did hers on
May21st.
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| Summertime Daylight From May 2nd until July 25th
Iceland and Greenland have continuous daylight.
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| Water Temperatures The north Atlantic waters around
Greenland will heat all the way up to 4° Celsius in May and June.
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| Ice Cap The general elevation of the ice cap in
Greenland is 10,000 feet.
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| Beechcraft Bonanza E33 This is a four-seat
single-engine aircraft. Here are some additional specs:
 | Cruise Speed - 145 knots (166 mph)
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| Max Range at full power and 11,000 feet - 5.7 hours
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| Distances
| Total distance - 5059 nautical miles (5817 statute miles)
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| Longest distance over water is Iceland to Scotland - 572 nautical
miles (658 statute miles)
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| Cautionary footnote for airport in Iqaluit
- Prominent terrain
bordering rwy. Due to surrounding terrain, sfc winds may cause windsocks on aprt to show
different wind directions. Possible presence of large animals within aprt perimeter. Rwy
lgt in center of turning bay. |
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