Earthrounders - Challenges

Challenges

Aerial circumnavigation is an adventure; it allows people to travel the world using different methods opposed to commercial airlines, or boat. Preparing to journey around the earth takes many hours and meticulous packing and planning because there is a lot of preparation work involved. Earth Rounderʼs should be physically and mentally fit for the task. Earth Rounderʼs will have to fly for many hours going from location to location. There are many accidents while traveling the earth due from lack of sleep, not refueling and maintaining the vehicle. In these instances the passengers have to be prepared for emergencies.

First, Forced landing over landmasses. Most planes are equipped with so-called ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter), a direction-finding transmitter that sends out a distress signal alarming rescue forces after the activation by the pilot. Additionally, the pilot should carry a wristwatch that is capable of sending a locating signal on the same frequency as the ELT. The proper personal items, such as, tent, sleeping bags, a water filter and sterilization tablets allow the passengers to camp in the wilderness for a longer time.

Second, when the plane is forced landed into the sea. The passengers should have the right clothing to protect them from the various weather conditions they will encounter. Also, a life raft should be present on the plane, with a desalination system which filters drinkable water from seawater. This planning is imperative for all Earth Rounders and prepares them for the dangers they face in their journey.