New challengers to Henshaw/Stobbart record
Those with an interest in long distance flying might like to follow two new attempts to beat the London - Cape Town - London record.
Steve Noujaim will leave in his Vans RV-7 at 0438Z on Tuesday 31st.
Look here
The Cape Challenge, flight record bid and here
Cape Challenge Blog for more. Progress can be monitored here
Track Aircraft
Another attempt will be made later this year by Tony Smith, who will be flying a Glasair. Incredibly he plans to complete the distance with only one stop for fuel each way.
The Cape Run 2010 - Tony 'Taff' Smith - London to Cape Town and back FAI record attempt
Last edited by It flies; 30th Aug 2010 at 05:49.
Reason: Spelling and the addition of a direct link to the tracking website.