Kent Holsinger learned to fly to fulfill a dream—and he intends to use that skill to illustrate the marvelous landscapes of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and California—and the resources they hold—through an attempt at the speed record between the highest airport in the continental United States (Leadville, Colorado) and the lowest (Furnace Creek Airport at Death Valley, California). Holsinger made good on his mission on Saturday, June 2.
Flight From Leadville To Death Valley Sets Record
Key Takeaways:
- Kent Holsinger successfully broke the speed record for a flight between the highest airport in the continental U.S. (Leadville, CO) and the lowest (Furnace Creek, Death Valley, CA).
- Flying a Lancair Super ES, Holsinger achieved an average speed of 164 mph over the 528-nautical mile course in 3 hours and 13 minutes, surpassing the previous 1995 record of 147.54 mph.
- The record-setting flight, sanctioned by the National Aeronautic Association, also served to highlight the vital natural resources and landscapes of the American West, aligning with Holsinger's law practice in lands, water, and wildlife.
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