Long-range Lancair N6ZQ now in Chile for flight over South Pole

Go Bill!

Bill is waiting for the weather to clear.
On Tuesday, he reported rain and surface winds at 40 knots.

I watched the story here in Brazil, specifically in Recife, capital of Pernambuco State!! Nice plane and nice guy!!

Is this the Bill Harrelson who flew Lear Jets out of ABE?

Don't know.

Bill is waiting for favorable weather before heading across Antarctica on the way to New Zealand.
The weather has been lousy with icing conditions.
He only has a limited time of opportunity before the seasonal weather makes flying in a small single engine aircraft without deicing equipment all but impossible. Hopefully he will get some improved weather and continue his planned journey.

Does anyone know what is holding this plane at Punta Arenas, Chile where it landed back on March 16.

How many gallons on board?

There must be other reasons than high winds and rain at Punta Areanas for Bill not having taken off yet on his next leg. Winds subside from time to time. Is thre a webpage where we can find out further details.

Bill left Punta Arenas, Chile for Key West, FL at 1:06 PM Sunday March 24th, ETA 5:05 PM Monday March 25th both EDT This is surprising as he was planning to fly from Chile to Christchurch, NZ on a polar route. Does anyone know the reason for this substantial deviation.

Severe turbulence and strong headwinds made the trip impossible without getting his feet wet. He is currently flying north off the coast of Chile due to better weather conditions. He hopes to cross over Panama on his way back to the US and home sweet home!!

What's the real purpose of this venture is my question. There is already enought environmental pollution created by questionable research stations and increasing tourism in and around the once pristine Antarctic continent.