🪂 Harley Milne’s Unsupported Ocean Crossing

1. The Adventure

THE BIGGEST UNSUPPORTED OPEN-OCEAN CROSSING EVER ATTEMPTED
 ON A FOOT-LAUNCH PARAMOTOR

By: Harley Milne
Founder of the 50xChallenge
Guinness World Record Holder – First Paramotor Pilot to Fly in All 50 States
🌐 www.50xChallenge.info

2. Mission Overview

Goal:
 To complete the longest unsupported international open-ocean flight ever attempted on a foot-launch paramotor, flying 185 miles over open water from Florida to Nassau, The Bahamas — no support boat, no mid-air refuel, no chase plane.

Key Phases:

  • Phase 1: Training run — Florida to Bahamas (88 miles overwater / 120 miles total)
  • Phase 2: Record attempt — Florida to Nassau (185 miles total, unsupported)

3. Why It Matters

  • World-First: No pilot has ever completed an unsupported international crossing over 135+ miles of open ocean by foot-launch paramotor.
  • Historic Feat: Sets a new benchmark in ultralight aviation.
  • Adventure Inspiration: Showcases what’s achievable with ordinary equipment and extraordinary determination.
  • Media-Ready Story: Combines technology, human endurance, and exploration.

“This isn’t about money or machines — it’s about proving what’s possible.” — Harley Milne

4. About Harley Milne

  • Guinness World Record Holder – First to fly in all 50 U.S. states
    2,200-mile Coast-to-Coast flight (supported) completed in 8 days
  • 1,900-mile Sonoma to Oshkosh flight (unsupported, 6 days)
  • Founder of the 50xChallenge, inspiring pilots worldwide
    Instrument-rated private pilot & FAA-certified Part 107 remote pilot
  • Featured in global aviation and adventure media

5. The Flight Plan

Location: Florida to The Bahamas → Nassau
Distance: 185 miles (unsupported)
Flight Time: ~4 hours
Fuel: Legal single-load (no refuel)
Altitude: 3,000–10,000 feet
Planned Windows: December 2025–January 2026
Backup Plan: Training flight + return route option

6. Risks & Challenges

  • Open-ocean flying: No visual horizon, no land for hours
  • Weather volatility: Wind, convection, and tropical systems
  • Mechanical reliability: Engine, glider, and navigation
  • Emergency recovery: Planning for ditching or retrieval

Safety measures include:

  • Real-time ADS-B tracking
  • EPIRB emergency beacon
  • Communication link to ground crew and aviation channels
    Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) framework

7. Sponsorship Opportunity

Your Brand — Front and Center in a Global Adventure

Exposure Across:

  • Global aviation, adventure, and tech media
  • Social channels (50xChallenge / @HarleyMilne)
  • Video documentaries & YouTube episodes
  • Print and online press (pre, mid, and post-flight)
  • Live tracking and interactive updates

8. Sponsorship Levels

🏆 Title Sponsor (1 Available)

  • “Presented by [Your Brand]” on all assets
  • Logo on aircraft, gear, flight suit, and web banners
  • Inclusion in all press releases and interviews
  • Featured in post-event film/documentary

💨 Equipment Sponsors

  • Engines, frames, gliders, safety systems, comms, tracking tech
  • Prominent logo placement + technical product mentions

🎥 Media / Tech Partners

  • Video production, tracking, or social amplification support
  • Brand featured in mission coverage + media credits

⚙️ Logistics & Support Partners

  • Weather, safety, transport, and lodging contributions
  • Acknowledgment in media and flight reports

9. Audience & Reach

Estimated Global Exposure:

  • Aviation & adventure enthusiasts: 2M+ reach
  • Social media followers & video views: 500K+
  • EAA AirVenture & U.S. aviation press: Ongoing coverage
  • Guinness Record interest & YouTube documentary potential

10. Media Assets & Deliverables

Sponsors Receive:

  • Pre-flight brand spotlight content
  • Live progress tracking (web + social)
  • Video & photo media kit post-flight
  • Behind-the-scenes footage access
  • Logo inclusion in final documentary film
  • Optional co-branded media posts

11. Equipment Needs

  • Paramotor frame & redundancy spares
  • Engine(s) & glider(s)
  • ADS-B transponder
  • EPIRB/ELT emergency beacon
  • Flotation & survival systems
    Communications gear
  • Flight deck instruments
  • Fuel and travel logistics

12. Financial Overview

Total Estimated Budget: TBD (~$XX,XXX projected range)
Use of Funds:

  • Equipment replacement & redundancy
  • Safety and emergency systems
  • Permits, international coordination
  • Logistics and travel expenses
  • Media production & documentation

13. Join the Adventure

“This is more than a flight — it’s a statement of human endurance, courage, and innovation.”

Be Part of Aviation History.
 Partner with Harley Milne and the 50xChallenge to push the boundaries of flight and global adventure.

Contact

Harley Milne
🌐 www.50xChallenge.info
 Social: @HarleyMilne | #50xChallenge | #ParamotorOceanCrossing