After owning the TBM since the release date, I finally found the time to do the ferry flight from Tarbes. Lots of pictures, with fair weather and lots of water to stare at for 18 hours of flight. A rundown of the flight in N910GE below, enjoy.
Leg 1: The TBM factory in Tarbes, France (LFBT) to Prestwick, Scottsdale (EGPK)
30,000 feet above England/Scotland
30,000 feet above England/Scotland
Descent into Prestwick, Scotland (EGPK)
Descent into Prestwick, Scotland (EGPK)
Turning final approach into Prestick
On the ground in Prestwick
Quick turnaround in Prestwick, only landed for fuel
Leg 2: Prestwick, England (EGPK) to Reykjavik, Iceland (BIRK)
Rocketing out of Prestwick, headed for Reykjavik, Iceland.
Rocketing out of Prestwick, headed for Reykjavik, Iceland.
Approach into Reykjavik, weather conditions begin to deteriorate. Sleet/Rain becomes a factor with dropping temps and decreasing visibility.
Approach into Reykjavik, weather conditions begin to deteriorate. Sleet/Rain becomes a factor with dropping temps and decreasing visibility.
On the ground in Reykjavik
Going in the hangar at Reykjavik until the weather clears
By evening, weather in Reykjavik cleared up nicely. Start-up from Reykjavik, bound for Canada
Leg 3: Reykjavik, Iceland (BIRK) to Iqaluit, Canada (CYFB)
A nice sunset departure from Reykjavik, crossing the Atlantic into the night.
A nice sunset departure from Reykjavik, crossing the Atlantic into the night.
A nice sunset departure from Reykjavik, crossing the Atlantic into the night.
A nice sunset departure from Reykjavik, crossing the Atlantic into the night.
A nice sunset departure from Reykjavik, crossing the Atlantic into the night.
A nice sunset departure from Reykjavik, crossing the Atlantic into the night.
A nice sunset departure from Reykjavik, crossing the Atlantic into the night.
A nice sunset departure from Reykjavik, crossing the Atlantic into the night.
A nice sunset departure from Reykjavik, crossing the Atlantic into the night.
A nice sunset departure from Reykjavik, crossing the Atlantic into the night.
A nice sunset departure from Reykjavik, crossing the Atlantic into the night.
A nice sunset departure from Reykjavik, crossing the Atlantic into the night.
A nice sunset departure from Reykjavik, crossing the Atlantic into the night.
A nice sunset departure from Reykjavik, crossing the Atlantic into the night.
On the ground in Canada.
Leg 4: Iqaluit, Canada (CYFB) to Churchill, Canada (CYYQ)
Early morning departure, sun barely above the surface. Weather from Reykjavik to here so far has been clear and a million. This ensued for the rest of the trip as well.
Early morning departure, sun barely above the surface.
Early morning departure, sun barely above the surface.
Early morning departure, sun barely above the surface.
Early morning departure, sun barely above the surface.
Early morning departure, sun barely above the surface.
Early morning departure, sun barely above the surface.
Early morning departure, sun barely above the surface.
Early morning departure, sun barely above the surface.
Early morning departure, sun barely above the surface.
Early morning departure, sun barely above the surface.
Early morning departure, sun barely above the surface.
Early morning departure, sun barely above the surface.
Over the water, bound for Churchill
Over the water, bound for Churchill
Approach into Churchill
Approach into Churchill
On the ground in Churchill, quick re-fuel and then back in the air.
Leg 5: Churchill, Canada (CYYQ) to Scottsdale, Arizona (KSDL)
Magically equipped some long-range ferry tanks in Churchill to make the direct flight to Scottsdale, Arizona.
Departure from Churchill
A nice sunset approach over the Rockies into Scottsdale
A nice sunset approach over the Rockies into Scottsdale
A nice sunset approach over the Rockies into Scottsdale
Descending for the DSERT2 arrival into Scottsdale
Descending for the DSERT2 arrival into Scottsdale
Descending for the DSERT2 arrival into Scottsdale
Descending for the DSERT2 arrival into Scottsdale
Turns over the valley into Scottsdale
Turns over the valley into Scottsdale
Turning final approach
Final approach into Scottsdale
Final landing of the trip, finally made it home.
A great trip, would highly recommend it to anyone looking for somewhere to take their TBM.