Sat, Jun 19, 2004
"Freedom Flight" trike pilot, EAA member, needs help
to get his aircraft out of China
On December 16, 2003, as a celebration of the first ten years of
a democratic South Africa, and as South Africa's contribution to
the commemoration of the 100th year of powered flight, two
pilots -- Ricky de Agrela and Alan Honeyborne -- embarked on
an 18-month microlighting expedition around the world. The 80,000
km journey was to have encompassed 50 countries and 6
continents, in an exhibition of the true South African Spirit.
Unfortunately, Alan Honeybourne was killed in an a flying
accident on May 28 in central China. The other pilot, de
Agrela, is now trying to continue but is having great difficulty
getting permission from the Chinese to do so. The Russians have
also not given approval.
Supporters are searching for any freight aircraft
in the area flying between China and North America that could pick
up Ricky in Wuhan, China and get him and his trike to Vancouver or
Anchorage so he can continue his round the world flight if the
authorities will not budge.
He is trying to get to Airventure Oshkosh and then continue
around the USA, out through Canada to Europe, and finally back to
Cape Town.
The project has a web site, on the FMI link below, that has
captured the imagination of the world. This will be a world record
for an aircraft of this size -- in 3,000 km he will have broken the
existing record and after that he will be increasing it.
If you can help, or know someone who can assist, you can contact
Glyn Hall using the eMail link below or calling him at
+27-83-444-4099.
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