Bell 430 Around The World Flight August 19th, 1996 - DAY 3

Day 3
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Flight Plan:

Departure City* Distance(NM) Destination City* Nautical Miles
To Go		 Nautical Miles
Traveled
Mirabel (Canada) 197 Portland (Maine) 16561 3987
Portland (Maine) 125 Providence (Rhode Island) 16436 4112
Providence (Rhode Island) 130 New York City (New York) 16306 4242
New York City (New York) 180 Washington (D.C.) 16126 4422
TOTAL N.M. TODAY 632

* Subject to change

Canada
CANADA		 Quebec
QUEBEC
Home of the facility where
Bell 430 helicopters are made		 United States of America
U.S.A.

Mission Progress To Date:
The Bell 430 Around-the-World flight continues *ahead of schedule*, and things are going well.
The Bell 430 continued to perform well. With conditions favorable Ron and John decided to continue flying to Washington, D.C., where they stayed for the night. So far, they have traveled 4,422 nautical miles, with 16,126 nautical miles to go.

Messages From The Crew(updated 8-19-96):

1
From the Bell 430 N430Q
Around-the-World '96 Speed Record Flight
In-Flight Report - August 19, 1996 - Day 3, Number 1
Correction and additional information on our schedule. Situation normal.
Estimate arrival at Portland, Maine at 3:25 PM EDST, expect 30 minutes ground time with a departure at 3:55 PM EDST. Estimate arrival at Providence, Rhode Island at 4:55 PM EDST, expect 30 minutes ground time with a departure at 5:25 PM EDST. Estimate arrival at New York City heliport at 6:30 PM EDST, expect 30 minutes ground time with a departure at 7:00 PM EDST. Estimate arrival at Washington, D.C. at 8:30 PM EDST, are deciding about continuing from DC to Charlotte tonight. Probably will rest in DC for the night and depart for Charlotte at 7:00 AM EDST. Will Advise. All is well. Glad you are there. Regards, Ron Bower and John Williams, Crew of the N430Q

2
From the Bell 430 N430Q
Around-the-World '96 Speed Record Flight
In-Flight Report - August 19, 1996 - Day 3, Number 2
Here is our plan. The schedule will be as described in last message. Will stay in Washington, DC for the night. Need rooms for three. Norm Toupin, mechanic is on board with us. Will send digital pictures from the hotel. We appreciate you all. All is well. Glad you are there. Regards, Ron Bower and John Williams, Crew of the N430Q

3
From the Bell 430 N430Q
Around-the-World '96 Speed Record Flight
In-Flight Report - August 19, 1996 - Day 3, Number 3
Took off from Portland at 4:05 PM EDST. We got a great reception at Irving Aviation. Four TV stations, and radio were represented. There was a good group. Plus we will have lobster for dinner. On to Providence. Estimated time of arrival is 5:05 EDST. All is well. Glad you are there. Regards, Ron Bower and John Williams, Crew of the N430Q

4
From the Bell 430 N430Q
Around-the-World '96 Speed Record Flight
In-Flight Report - August 19, 1996 - Day 3, Number 4
Took off from Providence at 5:30 PM EDST. Estimated time of arrival at 30th Street Heliport in New York City is 6:30 PM EDST. Will refuel and go to Washington D.C. for the night. Will advise you of our takeoff time after we leave New York City. Still rollin'. All is well. Glad you are there. Regards, Ron Bower and John Williams, Crew of the N430Q

5
From the Bell 430 N430Q
Around-the-World '96 Speed Record Flight
In-Flight Report - August 19, 1996 - Day 3, Number 5
All is well. 20% of the trip is done. Glad you are there. Regards, Ron Bower and John Williams, Crew of the N430Q

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