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How Do You Fly A Twin Otter From Canada To Antarctica? Follow The British Antarctic Survey's Journey
The small aircraft have a long journey ahead of them - follow their progress on the Simple Flying Flight Tracker.
The British Antarctic Survey is undertaking a long-range mission from Canada to support its Antarctic science program, using aircraft that date back decades but are still employed for rugged, remote operations.
The fleet making the journey consists of De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otters. These planes are carrying not only the aircraft themselves but also crews and equipment needed to support scientific work in Antarctica.
The departure point for this preparation is Calgary, Canada, as the starting leg of a seasonal operation that will take the aircraft toward one of the world’s most demanding environments.
The operation is described as a preparation for an Antarctic season, with the Twin Otters tasked to enable ongoing scientific activities in the region, leveraging aircraft designed for harsh and remote conditions.
Progress of the journey can be tracked via the Simple Flying Flight Tracker, which provides ongoing updates on the Twin Otters as they proceed south.