Title:
Australia to USA in an SR22
Topic:
Ferry Flight Risk Management and Decision Making
Speaker(s):
Roman Lewicki & Piotr Dlugiewicz
Brief Description:
Roman (CFI SBA) and Piotr (Imagine Flying) will share their experience ferrying a Cirrus SR22 from Gold Coast, Australia to Jacksonville, Florida — 108 flight hours, 14 legs, 4 continents, and approximately 15 countries in 18 days.
This isn’t just an adventure story. Roman and Piotr will present the trip through the lens of risk management and aeronautical decision making: What does CAPS planning look like over the open ocean? How do you manage fuel when avgas is sold from roadside petrol stations and 55-gallon drums? What happens when a weather diversion means getting stuck for weeks at an airport with no Customs?
From the Bay of Bengal (10.4 hours overwater) to the North Atlantic crossing in immersion suits, from navigating bureaucracy across three continents to the moment Starlink goes dark at a foreign border — this presentation covers everything a GA pilot wouldn’t expect about flying a stock Cirrus halfway around the world.
Select Number:
WP01143061
Location of Seminar:
SBA Airport Admin Building
601 Firestone Road
Conference Room
Goleta, CA 93117
Directions to Venue:
The agenda is as follows:
- 5:00 PM: Doors Open
- 5:30 PM: Tips & Tricks
- 5:40 PM: Main Program Starts
- 6:30 PM: Food and Social Begins
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KSBA
Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
50
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
At SBAviators, we’re more than just a group; we’re a community of passionate aviation enthusiasts based at the Santa Barbara Airport in California. Our membership spans a wide range of individuals, from pilots and student pilots to aircraft owners and even airport staff. Whether you’re just starting your aviation journey or you’ve been flying for years, SBAviators offers a welcoming space to learn, share, and grow in your aviation pursuits.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
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