The ongoing mantra throughout the journey...
Where the hell is Casey?
On December 18, 1990, 53-year-old Tom Casey became the first person to fly solo around the world in a single-engine seaplane, landing only on water. He did it in a single-engine Cessna — named the “Liberty II” — equipped with floats.
It took Casey 188 days, with more than 75 takeoffs and landings on oceans, bays, lakes, and rivers in 20 countries. This is a story of skill and perseverance, one that captures all the intrigue which occurred behind the scenes. It was an epic journey which likely will never be repeated.
Tom Casey's Amazing Journey
Tom Casey astounded everyone with his journey around the world.
He proved to the world that he not only had the skills but also the determination and perseverance to accomplish his goal.
The Author
William T. Coleman cut his teeth in aviation going Mach 2.5 as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. He has extensive flying and business knowledge of aviation and used this acumen during his 25-year tenure as an outside public relations counsel for Phillips 66.
Tom Casey Takes Off!
Multiple news organizations covered the take-off of Tom Casey’s historic journey.
Tom Casey's historic worldwide flight by seaplane - to advance new ideas in aviation technology - is in keeping with the great legacy of the Wright brothers. I salute Tom for his perseverance and for his courage, and I congratulate the many volunteers and the generous sponsor who helped make this record-setting flight possible.
President
George H.W. Bush
Reviews and Media
for Floatplane Odyssey
Ralph Hood at AVIATIONPROS writes…
“I just read a real page-turner of a book—Floatplane Odyssey—in which the most frequent question was—“Where the hell is Casey?” It was tense. Half the time I was boiling mad at Tom Casey, the subject and hero of the book. The other half of the time was spent in admiration of Casey for his commitment, stamina, courage, piloting skills, and his great enthusiasm for general aviation.”