ultralight flight oz to nz

[johnm]

I think ? .... I read of a non stop flight in an untralight to NZ - somewhere down south (Vic)

 

Any info or where that thread is ?

 

thanks

[kgwilson]

There have been plenty in the opposite direction including delivery flights. CASA's draconian rules prevent this happening legally from this side. Apparently someone in a pretty basic rag & tube flew from somewhere in Victoria & ended up on the South Island of NZ more than 20 years ago. If it is true then this is an amazing feat and is in real pioneering spirit.

[Thruster88]

Ben Buckley did it from Mallacoota to NZ in a Rotax 582 2stroke powered Lightwing.

https://www.recreationalflying.com/topic/700-australia-to-new-zealand-by-ultralight/

 

[jackc]

Unfortunately this is something that can never happen again, despite more modern airframes and engines.

[skippydiesel]

1 hour ago, jackc said:

Unfortunately this is something that can never happen again, despite more modern airframes and engines.

Why?

 

A Pipistrelle Virus SW did the flight via Lord How a few years back

[johnm]

thanks thruster 88 - that's the one

[Old Koreelah]

I know of a Kiwi home-built Jodel which flew to Oz via Norfolk and Lord Howe, landing at Pt Macquarie. After a touring around this country for a few weeks he flew home again across the ditch. Trusted his VW engine.