MIKE FARNAN SPANS THE BAY.
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Most model aircraft enthusiasts are happy to fly a few laps of the local model field.Australian Champion flyer Mike Farnan had a bigger goal in mind. To set the record for longest flight over water by a model helicopter by spanning Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne, Australia.
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Using a fullsize Jetranger from Professional Helicopter Service at Moorabin Airport Mike covered the 65kms in just over 40 minutes. At times the model was reaching 70knots groundspeed!!!
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The route took Mike from Eastern Park in Geelong to Elwood, the whole journey being across water.
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All pics by myself from the Channel Seven News helicopter.