These solitary isles are a collection of islands that are far removed from any other. In this topic, we will explore a few of them. Most are very small, and can easily be explored in a half-hour or less in a small GA aircraft, so they make a perfect choice for a flight if your time is limited.
Fernando De Noronha
Located 191 NM off the coast of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, this small island is designated a World Heritage Site because of its importance as a feeding ground for tuna, sharks, turtles, and marine mammals.
For my visit, I chose the Cessna 152, but the Icon A5, Magni M-24 Orion or Powrachute Sky Rascal would also be good aircraft choices.
Leaving Fernando De Noronha airport, (SBFN) from Runway 12, we start our circumnavigation of the island:
The coastline has many rocky points:
and sandy beaches:
At the northern end is the offshore Ilha Rata:
And that’s all there is to the island!
After returning to the airport, one can walk past the airport buildings, and down the road that leads to Vila da Sueste:
To the beach at Boia Sueste, which you will have all to yourself. Sit down, rub on some sunscreen lotion, listen to the gentle sound of the waves on the beach and relax. Ahhhhh…