During flight we wear each a wind and water proof Ozee flying suit (excellent mattresses as well), a helmet and headset combination, and 2 life jackets when flying over open water. To prevent we're getting cold feet at high altitude, we use flying boots (or actually wind and water resistant snow boots…)
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Saddle bags on both sides and tent in the middle
Our carry-on luggage is... Cover for instrument panel and trike itself, plus wing storage bag, Fuel transfer hose in case we need to get some automotive gasoline,  Small tool kit, and small reserve parts for instrument panel, trike and wing, Full set of spark plugs, oil filter, 1 liter semi-synthetic engine oil, WD 40 (good for everything!)1 light weight expedition tent, 1 sleeping sheet (like the one you get on intercontinental flights), 1 light weight nylon hammock,Set of cloths (jeans, t-shirts, underwear, socks, swim pants, bikini, bermuda), 2 pairs of Havaianas (of course), 2 pairs of tennis shoes,2 sets of light weight super absorbent towels,Small bag with toiletries for both of us,  Photo camera and accessories, torch,Garmin aviation GPS 296, a back-up GPS, and field compass,SPOT personal locator beacon, Cell phones, Ipod, Mormaii sponsored sun glasses, USB stick with aircraft and flight plan information,File with flight documents, aeronautical charts, pencils, liners, and calculator, and a First Aid kit.
Recently we added a jungle survival kit and a life straw (
 


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Nicolas

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 9:36:54 pm

Hello I am from Argentina, and I am very interested on buying a dta voyageur. What I want to know is if it is difficult to ship the trike to America, and where I have to contact the seller, directly on france? or in any dealer? Is any possibility to have a conversation with you via skype or msn to ask you some doubts? I hope you enjoy your amazing trip over Brazil!
Wishes
Nicolas

 

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    Willem é holandês, vive e trabalha no Brasil desde 2005 e Fabiana é brasileira, natural do Rio de Janeiro. Willem tem voado de trike desde 2001 e já havia completado vôos pelo interior da África do Sul. Fabiana, sua esposa, tem registrado um número significativo de horas de vôo e foi exposta a vários tipos de condições de vôo também.

    Willem

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    I learned to fly ultralights in South Africa and spent much of my time-off flying over the African bush.

    After a work related transfer to Brazil late 2004, it took some time to set up since Rio de Janeiro isn't exactly like Kwazulu Natal. Determined to continue my passion, I eventually passed the exams for a license category which allows us to fly in both general and controlled airspace.

    Fabiana

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    I am originally from Saquarema, the surfing capital of Rio de Janeiro state. I have logged a significant amount of flying hours and have been exposed to a wide a range of flying conditions since I first met Will 3 years ago. In flight, I take care of the photography, and assists in navigation and radio communications.