Auction is for shared window on the total Solar Eclipse Flight November 14th 2012 from Gisborne to total solar eclipse – airborne observation over the ocean east of New Zealand. – more than 4 minutes in the moon’s shadow at 35,000 feet altitude at 290 knots in 9-passenger King Air 350 turboprop aircraft – unforgettable drama as shadow approaches and envelops aircraft – “closest we can come to space travel” $3,000 for your own window or $2,000 to share – windows are quite large so sharing should work fine. (If you purshase and want you own window payment of the extra $1000 will secure that.)

4 seats still available – while they last.

Experienced pilot and co-pilot. Aircraft is less than two years old and he has been carefully selected. Flight departs from Gisborne Airport just after 8pm Wednesday 14th November and returns about midday.See photos for aircraft and flight path details.

Virtually guaranteed view of the eclipse as we will be flying above the clouds. Why risk the large cost of going to Northern Australia during their rainy season to witness the eclipse when you can have this once-in-a-lifetime experience in New Zealand.

This flight is not being organised for profit, but simply to breakeven so participants can experience viewing a total solar eclipse. Please feel free to ask any questions.