FRIENDSHIP FLIGHT 2005

JAPAN [ AUSTRALIA


 

ƒINTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP AND ADVENTURE„

 


2005 marks the 25th anniversary of the sister City relationship between Sydney and Nagoya.
It also marks the 25 years since the founding of the Sister State relationship
between Victoria State and Aichi Prefecture,of which Nagoya is the capital.
Aichi Prefecture is host to the World EXPO 2005 Aichi Japan, and the new Chubu
International Airport south of Nagoya is to commence operations from early 2005.
The Friendship Flight 2005 project is designed to commemorate all of these major events.



 

 

 

 

 

 

ƒWHAT IS FRIENDSHIP FLIGHT 2005?„


The main theme to Friendship Flight 2005 is, as the title suggests, enhancing
friendship between Australia and Japan.
It also encompasses educational childrens activities and environmental issues.
Using a light helicopter, the team will depart from Melbourne February 28. 2005,
flying from Australia to New Guinea, various Indonesian Islands, via the Philippines
and Taiwan.
A range of events and functions are planned en route before arriving at our destination,
World EXPO 2005 Aichi Japan, 2 and a half weeks later and just ahead of a special series of events planned
by the Australian Pavilion.
The flight will be conducted by Australian born, Nagoya based radio DJ and television personality,
Chris Glenn, along with Aichi Prefecture based flight school operator, Takashi Nishimori.
The two pilots will fly through 6 countries making at least 35 stops.
Environmental conditions and issues along the route will be documented,
international ties strengthened and communications between officials of the Sister
State / Sister City, as well as between school children will be carried for delivery upon arrival

 

ƒWHY A HELICOPTER?„


Although flying a helicopter is by far more difficult than flying a plane,
helicopters are generally safer than light fixed wing aircraft, and much
more maneuverable.
This is an advantage, particularly on such an adventure,
as we intend being able to land at schools or nearby fields as part of our educational
and friendship projects. Further,by using a helicopter we are able to gain a better
viewof the state of the land, air and sea environment.
The challenge and adventure of flying by helicopter creates a wave of excitement
that makes this project attractive to the media.

 

 

 

 

FRIENDSHIP FLIGHT 2005 SCHEDULE, ROUTE AND DISTANCES

Estimated flight times and distances Current as of Jan. 2005.

Friday February 25 2005

Departure Ceremony at Government House, Melbourne,
hosted by Governor Landy and Premier Steve Bracks MP, various high level
and event related guests. The team will fly into the grounds of Government House.

February 26 Saturday
rest in Melbourne

February 27 Sunday
Final preparations, thorough check of helicopter.

February 28 Monday
Departure Ceremony, Essendon Airport
Melbourne - Shepparton - Albury (160Nm / 298Km)
Albury - Tumut- Canberra (127Nm / 232Km)
Meet with Prime Minister / Foreign Affairs Minister, Japanese Embassy staff (pending)
Canberra - Goulburn - Sydney (Bankstown) (130Nm / 240Km)


March 1 Tuesday
Visit schools in Sydney
Sydney City reception


March 2 Wednesday
Visit schools in Sydney
Sydney City reception

March 3 Thursday
Sydney - Williamstown - Taree - Pt. Macquarie - Coffs Harbour (244Nm /450Km)
Coffs Harbour -Ballina- Coolingatta - Brisbane (186Nm / 349Km)


March 4 Friday
Brisbane - Maroochydore - Bundaberg (155Nm / 285Km)
Bundaberg - Gladestone - Rockhampton (138Nm / 252Km)
Rockhampton -Mackay (150Nm / 273Km)


March 5 Saturday
Mackay - Prosperine/Whitsunday coast -Townsville (179Nm /330Km)
Townsville - Cairns (161Nm / 300Km)

March 6 Sunday
Rest in Cairns

March 7 Monday
Cairns - Cooktown (99Nm / 180Km)
Cooktown - Lockheart River (201Nm / 355Km)
Lockheart River - Horn Island (146Nm / 270Km)

March 8 Tuesday
Horn Island - Merakua/Mopha (Irian Jaya) (204Nm / 358Km)
Merakua/Mopha - Tembagapura/Moses Kilingin
Tembagapura/Moses Kilingin - Kaimana (200Nm / 370Km)


March 9 Wednesday
Kaimana - Jeffman (243Nm / 450Km)
Jeffman - Babullah (285Nm / 520Km)
Babulla - Sam Ratulangi (Manado) (175Nm / 320Km)

March 10 Thursday
Sam Ratulangi - Davao (Philippines) (140Nm / 226Km)
Davao - Cagayan (233Nm /440Km)
Cagayan - Mactan (119Nm / 220Km)


March 11 Friday
Mactan - Roxas (105Nm / 191Km)
Roxas - Manila (201Nm / 370Km)

March 12 Saturday
Rest in Manila


March 13 Sunday
Manila - Laog (227Nm / 402Km)
Laog -Kaoshuing (Taiwan) (317Nm / 570Km)

March 14 Monday
Kaoshiung - Taipei (176Nm / 320Km)

March 15 Tuesday
Rest in Taipei

March 16 Wednesday
Taipei (Sungshan) - Ishigaki (157Nm / 283Km)
Ishigaki -Miyakojima (66Nm / 122Km)
Miyakojima - Naha (160Nm / 300Km)


March 17 Thursday
Naha - Amami Oshima (170Nm / 310Km)
Amami Oshima - Tanegashima (141Nm / 256Km)
Tanegashima - Miyazaki (84Nm / 152Km)


March 18 Friday
Miyazaki - Matsuyama (120Nm / 220Km)
Kobe - Nagoya (96Nm / 180Km)


DISTANCE app. 5,830Nm / 10,700Km
FLIGHT TIME app. 73 hours.
AIRSPEED 100Kt. / 185Km/h
ENDURANCE 2hrs30mins/flight = 250Nm / 450Km / flight
STOPS = 35