Key Takeaways
- Amelia Rose Earhart completed an around-the-world flight in a Pilatus PC-12 NG.
- The flight covered 24,300 nautical miles in 16 legs over 108.6 flight hours.
- The aircraft performed flawlessly throughout the entire journey.
Pilatus Closes Amelia Rose Earhart’s Flight Plan
Pioneering Spirit of Pilatus Employees Drives Historic Flight
Pilatus Closes Amelia Rose Earhart’s Flight Plan, Breaking Defense reports. In a historic achievement, Amelia Rose Earhart completed an around-the-world flight in a Pilatus PC-12 NG, following the original 1937 flight plan of her namesake. The flight was made possible through a team effort across all of Pilatus, FAA approval for unrestricted flight was received just days before Amelia’s planned departure from Oakland, California.
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