Lancair IV pilot Bill Harrelson launched on his attempt to beat Max Conrad’s epic westbound round-the-world record with a flight that restarted in Ontario, California, after mechanical difficulties forced his diversion from his first planned segments. Harrelson has landed safely back in Ontario, where the calculations will now take place to determine if he has succeeded, according to the official observers.
Lancair IV Pilot Completes Westbound Circumnavigation
Key Takeaways:
- Pilot Bill Harrelson successfully completed his attempt to break Max Conrad's 1961 westbound round-the-world speed record in a Lancair IV.
- His journey, which started on December 6, 2019, included multiple restarts due to mechanical and radio issues, but he managed to complete several extremely long flight segments.
- Unofficial calculations suggest Harrelson beat the existing record by 19 hours and 28 minutes, pending official confirmation from the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI).
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