Zara Rutherford made 68 stops along her historic journey. [Courtesy: FlyZolo]
Key Takeaways:
At 19 years old, Zara Rutherford completed her 150-day solo flight around the world in a single-engine plane, becoming the youngest woman to achieve this feat.
Her journey also established her as the first woman to circumnavigate the globe in a microlight and the first person from Belgium to do so in a single-engine aircraft.
Rutherford's primary motivation was to encourage young women to pursue their dreams and help bridge the gender gap in aviation and STEM fields, a mission she plans to continue after enrolling in engineering studies.
At 19 years old, Belgium’s Zara Rutherford (FlyZolo) has become the youngest woman to fly around the world solo in a single-engine airplane.
One hundred and fifty days after departing the Flanders International Airport (EBKT) in Belgium’s city of Kortrijk, and after 68 stops around the globe, Rutherford arrived home Thursday.
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Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.
