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Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - (L to R) Pilots Tó João, Luis Malheiro and Fernado Rodrigues gather at the Benavente airfield for the last minute preparations before their departure to the Dynamic expedition to Austria, where they will participate in the event WT) Fly-in. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - A laptop computer sits on a table with a desktop picture of the Dynamic aircrafts, while pilots gather at the Benavente airfield for the last minute preparations before their departure to the Dynamic expedition to Austria, where they will participate in the event WT) Fly-in. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilot Luis Malheiro walks towards his aircraft to accommodate the few belongings he's allowed to take on board during the Dynamic expedition to Austria. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilots Luis Malheiro (L) and Jorge Mendinhas perform the last checks on the luggage compartment of their Dynamic WT9 ultralight aircraft before their departure to the Dynamic expedition to Austria. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - The four 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, Dynamic WT9, pictured at the Benavente airfield half an hour before their departure for the Dynamic expedition to Austria. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilot and mechanic Rui Augusto prepares the luggage compartment of the Dynamic WT9 where he will fly with pilot Helder Guerreiro (not pictured) during their Dynamic expedition to Austria. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilots Fernando Rodrigues and Tó João, perform the final checks on their aircraft wings structure before the departure to the Dynamic Expedition to Austria.Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilot and mechanic Rui Augusto mounts an extra GPS navigation instrument on board of the Dynamic WT9 where he will fly with pilot Helder Guerreiro (not pictured) during their Dynamic expedition to Austria. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilots Miguel Gomes (L), Jorge Mendinhas (C) and Tó João, perform the final verifications on a WT9 Dynamic ultralight aircraft before their departure to the Dynamic expedition to Austria. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Squadron and mission chief, pilot Fernando Rodrigues (L) and pilot Tó João, perform the engine final verifications of their WT9 Dynamic ultralight aircraft before their departure to the Dynamic expedition to Austria. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilot Tó João (L) gestures to the sky as he chats with Squadron and mission chief, pilot Fernando Rodrigues (R) about the cloudy ceiling that as set over the departure airfield in Benavente, before their departure to the Dynamic expedition to Austria. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Squadron and mission chief, pilot Fernando Rodrigues (R) fastens the screws of the engine cowl of his WT9 Dynamic ultralight aircraft after the engine verifications performed and before their departure to the Dynamic expedition to Austria. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilots Miguel Gomes (L) and Jorge Mendinhas (R) set their luggage on the luggage compartment of the WT9 Dynamic ultralight aircraft before their departure to the Dynamic expedition to Austria. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilots Miguel Gomes tries to arrange some space on the luggage compartment of his WT9 Dynamic ultralight aircraft before the departure to the Dynamic expedition to Austria. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilots Miguel Gomes tries to arrange some space on the luggage compartment of his WT9 Dynamic ultralight aircraft before the departure to the Dynamic expedition to Austria. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilot Miguel Gomes (L) receives the navigation maps and charts from pilot Tó João, before their departure to the Dynamic expedition to Austria. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilots Tó João (L) and Helder Guerreiro perform the final checks of the available charts and en route plans for the Dynamic expedition to Austria, at the Benavente airfield bar.Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilots Tó João (L), Helder Guerreiro and João Gomes check the available charts and en route plans for the Dynamic expedition to Austria, at the Benavente airfield bar while the squadron and mission chief, pilot Fernando Ribeiro (R) observes the movements, before the departure for te expedition to Austria.Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilots Tó João cleans his WT9 canopy glass during the final preprations for the Dynamic expedition to Austria, at the Benavente airfield. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilot Miguel Gomes inspects his WT9 aircraft engine during the final preparations for the Dynamic expedition to Austria, at the Benavente airfield. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilot Miguel Gomes inspects his WT9 aircraft engine during the final preparations for the Dynamic expedition to Austria, at the Benavente airfield. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - A pilot's navigation and note noard with the flihght plans sits on top of a WT9 Dynamic aircraft wing at the Benavente airfield before the departure for the expedition to Austria. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Navigation charts and maps, headsets and all the necessary equipment is set inside the cockpit of a WT9 Dynamic ultralight aircraft before the departure for the expedition to Austria. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Sqadron and mission chief, pilot Fernando Ribeiro gives the final briefing to the pilots that will be flying together on the WT9 Dynamic ultralight aircraft expedition to Austria. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - ( From top C Clockwise) Pilots Miguel Gomes, Tó João, Helder Guerreiro, David Ferreira, Fernando Ribeiro, João Gomes (pilot and flight planner), Luis Malheiro and Jorge Mendinhas pose for a group photo minutes before their departure to the WT9 Dynamic ultralight aircraft expedition to Austria. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilot Luis Malheiro prepares his cockpit for the flight before takeoff to the WT9 expedition to Austria.Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilot and mechanic Rui Augusto (L) and Helder Guerreiro make the final cockpit cjecks before starting their WT9 Dynamic aircraft engine.Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilot and mechanic Rui Augusto (L) and Helder Guerreiro perform the before takeoff checklist at the Benavente airfield engine heating zone and before their takeoff to the WT9 Dynamic expedition to Austria.Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
JUN 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Pilot and mechanic Rui Augusto (L) and Helder Guerreiro perform the before takeoff checklist at the Benavente airfield engine heating zone and before their takeoff to the WT9 Dynamic expedition to Austria. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
Jun 03, 2009 - Benavente, Portugal - Two Dynamic aircrafts sit at the Benavente airfield engine heating zone before their takeoff to the WT9 Dynamic expedition to Austria. Four portuguese ultralight aircrafts, will participate on the WT9 Dynamic Fly-in international event, that will gather over 200 aircrafts of this model, in Austria on the first days of June 2009. The 8 member crew squad (two by aircraft) will fly for about 4 days, from Benavente airfield - Portugal, to Zell Amm See airfield in Austria returning to Benavente. The squad will fly, always in formation and on sight, a total of 4700km (2500 nautical miles), VFR (Visual Flight Rules), at an average altitude of about 1500ft (450m) and on some points of the course reaching the 7.000 ft (2,133m). The flight will be done over Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Austria, crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps. These 3rd generation ultralight aircrafts, with an autonomy of 1.000 km (540 nautical miles), 100hp engines, capable of reaching the speed of 300km/h (186 miles/h), will, however, deal with several challenges, including the one that may force the squad to land - bad weather, like heavy rains, thunderstorms or string gusty winds. Pilots and co-pilots, all portuguese, are people with that come from different areas of activity - from professional commercial jet pilots to flight instructors and business men, all sharing the same passion for flying and especially these 3rd generation ultra-light aircrafts.
 
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