That's very true in the context of flying over the Gulf. The flights I referred to were of course mostly over land, which makes a big difference. And we went as high as possible in an unpressurised aircraft - 12k-14k feet - so had a fair amount of gliding ability if the fan did quit. Not that it ever did - modern light aircraft engines are really remarkably reliable.
12K to 14K unpressurized? Not legal to fly above 10K - 13K for more than 30 minutes. Flying above 13K you have to have oxygen.
The flight through Mexico is actually easy and the airports (customs and immigration are very well setup much better than Belize). Fly from Brownsville to Vera Cruz and then direct to BZE
The shortest distances from Italy to England are only in the area of 470 miles. Only 14 miles or so over water.
The Cherokee 6 (PA32) had a ceiling of 20k ft. Only took it there with oxygen and light fuel load. However, I have flown for sometime at 15K w/o any problems or oxygen to get on top of weather. I dont recommend anyone doing that though.
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