15 Jul 2015
Two Eagles Balloon's Duration and Distance World Records Ratified by FAI
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.
(Photo credit: Two Eagles Balloon)
