Thanks for that BEagle.
The pilot is completely genuine and has had a long life struggle with life to achieve what he has done. He deserves congratulation.
I'm glad to hear that but now feel really sorry for the poor lad as his route does not appear to fulfil the requirements for a JAA PPL QXC which has to be a MINIMUM of 150nm. According to his plog he has only flown 146nm - so near yet so far.