The London to Melbourne Challenge2009In late October 1934 the world focused its attention on a dramatic feat of aerial adventure. Accepting the MacRobertson challenge, the best aviators from around the world gathered to race from London to Melbourne. They were competing in the best aircraft that they could muster to fly halfway around the earth. Their progress was covered by newspaper and radio for a global audience and wherever the competitors landed they were greeted by huge crowds. The whole world was watching.We wish to commemorate that event. Accordingly we are conducting a simulated race from London to Melbourne under conditions similar to those of 1934. Pilots may fly either Golden Age aircraft of the 1930s or General Aviation aircraft of the current era.Features of the London-Melbourne Challenge.

Interresting..Is it an online event only? how do you check all ?Can you explain a bit more? and using modern planes is a big no no to me. Also, why not invite Calclassic with this ?

Interresting..Is it an online event only? how do you check all ?Can you explain a bit more? and using modern planes is a big no no to me. Also, why not invite Calclassic with this ?

Hi Johan,It is not (necessarily) on-line. You enter an aircraft, start at London, and then fly when you can. (We use a special much-used program by John Mueller call "The Duenna" to keep track of your legs.) You can fly in the Golden Age class and avoid all that glass-cockpit stuff. (Others may prefer more modern equipment.)Please drop by the "Round the World" forum and take a look.Mike