I didn't know a few of these things:
http://www.hurricanehunters.com/faq.htm

14 hours can get you anywhere in the world.

... especially with a really strong wind at your back

I went across the Atlantic the first time on a Lockheed Constellation don't bother me with details, it took a long fucking time.



 Except my plane was titled"Tiger Lines" and had the snarling bity face painted on like on old chinese P47's