I'm curious about the modifications needed to cross the Atlantic in a small plane like that, i.e. extra large fuel tank. Even modern personal aircraft usually have a pretty limited range around 1600 miles. Crossing the Atlantic is about twice that distance.
He flew a Lancair Columbia 300 with ferry tanks. That, some extra communications gear (HF), a little luck and extra large cajones was all he needed.
Aux tanks (wing tips and aft), plus that little sweetheart is a gas miser, he probably was burning less than 15 gph.
According to the hangar flying around here right now, his actual flt distance was 3300 mi.
Two other major accomlishments:
1. Staying more or less awake and coherent, even with the comforts of that nice Lancair, and
2. Getting FAA license after his wheelchair arthritis.
Gossip says he's taking a com'l flight home, with some lucky s.o.b. flying the Lanc back to the states.