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Video from Brasilia

Posted on December 6th, 2016 by skypolarisadmin

Michel sent us this video of his take off from Brasilia, Brazil on his way to Natal. Many thanks to the person taking the video (Gerard?) Note how "downhill" the runway is. Land uphill, takeoff downhill! It is actually a 10% grade. [embed]httpsRead more

Natal, Brazil – AGAIN!

Posted on December 4th, 2016 by skypolarisadmin

For the second time the Sky Polaris project has reached the Brazilian coastal city of Natal. If you remember, shortly after leaving Madrid in February,  Natal was Captain Gordillo's first landing in South America.  After flying across the Atlantic Read more

Story Posted about Michel in Ushuaia

Posted on December 1st, 2016 by skypolarisadmin

While the Sky Polaris project and Michel enjoy the home and company of fellow Earthrounder Gerard Moss, the website Aviacion Digital has published a nice story about Michel's flight across the Antarctic and landing in Ushuaia, Argentina. Click the heRead more

Brasilia

Posted on November 30th, 2016 by skypolarisadmin

Earlier today Captain Michel Gordillo departed Sao Paulo, Brazil and is now 900 kilometers north in the capital of Brazil - Brasilia. There he will meet with Gerard Moss, a fellow Earth Rounder and friend. The plan was to fly to Rio de Janeiro  howeRead more

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Posted on November 27th, 2016 by skypolarisadmin

After departing Iguazu Falls, Argentina on 11/26/2016, Michel made a very short hop across the border to Iguazu Falls, Brazil. This was required as the aircraft and Captain Gordillo were required to be cleared into the country of Brazil. Fortunately Read more