FORM FOR CONFIRMATION OF ROUND THE WORLD FLIGHTS
Pilot(s) name(s)
First name: Maxwell
Surname: Melcher
Nationality: USA
Other people who may have flown part of the journey:
First name: Raffaella
Surname: Symmans
Leg(s) flown: KSGR-KTHA-N87
First name: LeRoy
Surname: Melcher III
Leg(s) flown: KTEB-KBGR-CYYR-BGSF-BIRK-EGPC-EGPF-EGTK
First name: Mark
Surname: Scrine
Leg(s) flown: EGTK-LFRG-LFMD-LIQS
First name: Noah
Surname: Matisoff
Leg(s) flown: OMDW-VAAH-VOBZ-VCRI-WITT-WSSL, RJCB-RJCK-PADK-PANC-PAKT-KSPB
First name: Chase
Surname: Melcher
Leg(s) flown: WSSL-WBGG-WBKK-RPLC-RCKH-ROAH-RJOY
First name: Jacob
Surname: Hausmann
Leg(s) flown: KBFI-KOGD
Class of Aircraft: (single, twin, homebuilt, helicopter, ultra light, balloon.) Twin
Brand: (i.e.: Beechcraft): Diamond
Model: (i.e.: Bonanza): Twinstar
Type: (i.e. A35): DA42 VI
Name of aircraft if any (ie. Spirit of the Wind, or whatever): Amigo/FlyingTexas
Registration: N1836T
Route (Eastbound, Westbound, via the Poles): East (including equator crossing)
How did you cross the Atlantic Ocean (North, Centre, South)? North
How did you cross the Pacific Ocean (North, Centre, South)? North
Date of departure: May 17, 2025
Point of departure: KSGR (USA)
Date of return to point of departure: August 15, 2025
Point of return: KSGR (USA)
Duration: (days): 90
Duration: (flying hours): 160
Distance flown: 21 550 NM
How many overnight stops did you make? : 42
How many any additional refuelling stops, if any? :
How many countries did you visit (count only where overnighted)? : 20
Means of communication used: HF Radio, sat telephone, e-mail by HF radio, other? : SatPhone, Starlink
Did you use any satellite tracking system? Which one ? Garmin inReach Mini 2
Flight clearances: did you obtain them all, or part of them, yourself? : ForeFlight, Local Handlers
If not, which company did you use?: G.A.S.E (Egypt to Singapore), ASA, EATC (e-mailed Handlers on AcuKwik for quotes), Petair for Japan
Which insurance company did you use? : SAAM Verspieren Group (through Wings Insurance)
Which was the easiest country or region that you flew through? : Europe
Which was the most difficult? : India (But not as bad as some have said)
Which was the best airport you landed at? : VCRI
Which was the worst? : RPLC (Not terrible - just unnecessarily expensive)
Have you applied for the FAI Circumnavigator Badge/Are you thinking of doing so? : Applied
Have you set or broken any records during your RTW? : No
Did you create a Website about your flight? If so, what is the URL? https://flyingtexas.org/
General remarks about your flight:
8 Years in the making and an adventure of a lifetime! Documented most of the trip on @FlyingTexas. Nealy a decade ago, I first mentioned this dream to friends and family. My Dad always believed in me and that I could do it - thank you for that unwavering support. I also want to sincerely thank the Earthrounders; your guidance was essential in getting me ready for this trip. Special thanks to Mike Miller!
Advice to other pilots:
#1. Doing it alone is fun, but I am very happy to have shared the experience with several co-pilots. We will have these memories for the rest of our lives. #2. Network. Noah Matisoff (Intercept Aviation), whom I met in preparing for this trip, saved me on multiple occasions. #3. Start planning for the Pacific crossing early!
Please indicate here if you agree that we may use the information contained here on the Earthrounders website: Agree
Database Flight Number: 709
First name: Maxwell
Surname: Melcher
Nationality: USA
Other people who may have flown part of the journey:
First name: Raffaella
Surname: Symmans
Leg(s) flown: KSGR-KTHA-N87
First name: LeRoy
Surname: Melcher III
Leg(s) flown: KTEB-KBGR-CYYR-BGSF-BIRK-EGPC-EGPF-EGTK
First name: Mark
Surname: Scrine
Leg(s) flown: EGTK-LFRG-LFMD-LIQS
First name: Noah
Surname: Matisoff
Leg(s) flown: OMDW-VAAH-VOBZ-VCRI-WITT-WSSL, RJCB-RJCK-PADK-PANC-PAKT-KSPB
First name: Chase
Surname: Melcher
Leg(s) flown: WSSL-WBGG-WBKK-RPLC-RCKH-ROAH-RJOY
First name: Jacob
Surname: Hausmann
Leg(s) flown: KBFI-KOGD
Class of Aircraft: (single, twin, homebuilt, helicopter, ultra light, balloon.) Twin
Brand: (i.e.: Beechcraft): Diamond
Model: (i.e.: Bonanza): Twinstar
Type: (i.e. A35): DA42 VI
Name of aircraft if any (ie. Spirit of the Wind, or whatever): Amigo/FlyingTexas
Registration: N1836T
Route (Eastbound, Westbound, via the Poles): East (including equator crossing)
How did you cross the Atlantic Ocean (North, Centre, South)? North
How did you cross the Pacific Ocean (North, Centre, South)? North
Date of departure: May 17, 2025
Point of departure: KSGR (USA)
Date of return to point of departure: August 15, 2025
Point of return: KSGR (USA)
Duration: (days): 90
Duration: (flying hours): 160
Distance flown: 21 550 NM
How many overnight stops did you make? : 42
How many any additional refuelling stops, if any? :
How many countries did you visit (count only where overnighted)? : 20
Means of communication used: HF Radio, sat telephone, e-mail by HF radio, other? : SatPhone, Starlink
Did you use any satellite tracking system? Which one ? Garmin inReach Mini 2
Flight clearances: did you obtain them all, or part of them, yourself? : ForeFlight, Local Handlers
If not, which company did you use?: G.A.S.E (Egypt to Singapore), ASA, EATC (e-mailed Handlers on AcuKwik for quotes), Petair for Japan
Which insurance company did you use? : SAAM Verspieren Group (through Wings Insurance)
Which was the easiest country or region that you flew through? : Europe
Which was the most difficult? : India (But not as bad as some have said)
Which was the best airport you landed at? : VCRI
Which was the worst? : RPLC (Not terrible - just unnecessarily expensive)
Have you applied for the FAI Circumnavigator Badge/Are you thinking of doing so? : Applied
Have you set or broken any records during your RTW? : No
Did you create a Website about your flight? If so, what is the URL? https://flyingtexas.org/
General remarks about your flight:
8 Years in the making and an adventure of a lifetime! Documented most of the trip on @FlyingTexas. Nealy a decade ago, I first mentioned this dream to friends and family. My Dad always believed in me and that I could do it - thank you for that unwavering support. I also want to sincerely thank the Earthrounders; your guidance was essential in getting me ready for this trip. Special thanks to Mike Miller!
Advice to other pilots:
#1. Doing it alone is fun, but I am very happy to have shared the experience with several co-pilots. We will have these memories for the rest of our lives. #2. Network. Noah Matisoff (Intercept Aviation), whom I met in preparing for this trip, saved me on multiple occasions. #3. Start planning for the Pacific crossing early!
Please indicate here if you agree that we may use the information contained here on the Earthrounders website: Agree
Database Flight Number: 709