Oz, something like that would only happen if you made it happen. You would have to engage the interests of sponsors, by direct contact, press features etc (local newspapers usually run short features on 16 year old first solos and 17 year old PPLs). There aren't any "Sponsoring people to fly around the world" companies, but if you captured the imagination of a CEO or two you might get some backing.
Good luck with your PPL.
Last edited by FNG; 25th Jun 2004 at 09:22.