Two Eagles Balloon's Duration and Distance World Records Ratified by FAI
Wednesday, 15 July 2015 09:51
FAI has ratified two world records following the Two Eagle Balloon's fantastic flight across the Pacific Ocean in January.
It took Leonid Tyukhtyaev from Russia and Troy Bradley from USA (above holding the Mexican flag after being taken to shore by a fishing boat in Baja) an incredible 160 hours 34 minutes to reach Baja, Mexico, from Saga, Japan !
| Sub-Class | Type of Record | Performance | Date | Claimant | Status | Id |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA-13 | Distance | 10 711,6 km | 2015-01-31 | Troy Bradley (USA) | ratified - current record | 17413 |
| AA-13 | Duration | 160 h 34 min | 2015-01-31 | Troy Bradley (USA) | ratified - current record | 17412 |
FAI congratulates the pilots on this splendid achievement.
The Day/Night cycles of the Two Eagles flight across the Pacific.
(Photo credit: Two Eagles Balloon)
