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Talk to The Pilots If you would like to send a message to the pilots or ask them a question, email them here or at cockpit@polarfirst.com. The pilots will then post their answers on the website when they land…so keep watching the website to find out what they say. Please include your name and where you're contacting us from if you would like this included. Message
Hello Jennifer and Colin,
Thanks for sharing your fantastic adventure with us via the web.
I look forward each evening to read about your days progress. Aviators have always had dreams of long distance adventure.
But only the best of the best push thru the challenges and difficulties in organizing there dream to reality, let alone pushing
thru the actual trials and problems during such a long flight.
First is was Charles Lindberg...next Jeana Yeager and Dick Rutan...then Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones...
Now we must add the names Jennifer Murray and Colin Bodill to the list of great aviators.
Best Wishes and Enjoy Your Adventure North,
Steve Barry
Pennsylvania, USA
3.02.07 Jennifer replies:
Hello Steve
Delighted that you are following our journey - and flattered that you honour us in such exalted company!
As an aviator you can appreciate what it all involves -but there are the great moments that more than compensate for the tough times. and it's very special for us to know so many people around the world are with us - it makes it all worthwhile.
Best wishes
Jennifer Message
I have just checked your website and found to my delight that you are safely out of this continent. Emma’s Diary entry was the most exciting yet! I was aware that you would have a nice tail wind today if you went..and you did. I wish you all a safe onward trip to North Pole and home. Very best wishes from Geoff, Rothera
18.01.07
Question
Hello, hope this e-mail finds you both doing well, hope the weather turns in your favor soon, my question is, what does a standard compass do when at the pole, does it spin around and go crazy or just basically keep pointing north? Thanks and good luck!
Brian Hart, USA
16.01.07 Colin responds:
Hi Brian,
Thanks for your support, the major problem with the compass is there is a very large variation as you get nearer and a dipping affect trying to point north. Cheers Colin Message
Hello,
Please extend my admiration and best wishes to your team as they attempt to set an aviation record. We watch with great interest and excitement, and marvel at your courage and stamina.
Please pass on best wishes to friend, Eric Emblin, a pilot accompanying Jennifer in Antartica. What a marvelous experience!!!!!!
Sincerely,
Elin Maki Flora
Lively, ON Canada
16.01.07 Message
Hi Jennifer & Colin
So enjoying your diary, memories of Polly's flights and writing up her diary come flooding back! Keeping fingers crossed that the weather lifts for you soon and you can enjoy some fine dining again!!
Bonne chance
Susie
15.01.07 Message
Way to go guys!! Fly safe!
Pieter Koster
Canadian Helicopters, Penticton BC, Canada
15.01.07
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Hi Emma
So pleased to hear that Jennifer and Colin reached the pole safely and are now at Patriot Hills.
While I have been languishing abed with virus for the past days - generally feeling sorry for myself - they have been existing in one of the worlds most inhospitable places!
Please pass on congratulations to them.
Best regards
Wendy Grumett
9.01.07
How do you think you'll be feeling the night before you take off on December 5th?
Sarah, Nottingham, UK We'll probably be tired from a few sleepless nights of worrying about whether we've got everything. The ten days before the trip will also be incredibly busy so we'll be tired from that. We'll be nervous about the trip I'm sure, but also excited about the challenge.
Jennifer, 1.10.06 What will you eat on the expedition?
Therese, Paris, France Whatever the local food is, except in the Polar regions where we will survive on dehydrated foods provided by Expedition Foods and chocolate and nuts. We also always carry plenty of water in the helicopter to stop dehydration.
Colin, 2.10.06
How do you go to the bathroom when you are in the air?
Marina, London, UK I think this is one for me, Jennifer, to answer! There's a rather nifty item for ladies called a 'Lady Jane'. I carried one when I flew around the world in 2000 but luckily never had to use it. You can usually find somewhere to land in a helicopter. The only time I needed one I was wearing my survival suit, flying solo over the sea to Greenland (an 8 hour flight). There was no way I could open my survival suit so I had no choice but to pee in my pants - luckily the survival suit is water proof!
Jennifer, 4.10.06 Message
Good luck Jennifer and Colin with your trip! I watched the media coverage about your previous attempt and the crash. I think you're brave (or maybe just mad?!) to be going again and admire your determination.
Pete, Dallas, USA
4.10.06 Hi, I got my helicopter pilot's licence 2 years ago and would really like to try organizing a round-the-world trip. How long has it taken you to organise your trip?
Ignacio, Brazil Nearly 2 years
Colin, 5.10.06
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