Bertrand Piccard (SUI)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
A (Ballooning)
Sub-Class
AM-15 (Mixed balloons : 22 000 m³ and above)
Category
General
Type of record
Distance
Performance
40 814 km
Date
21 Mar 1999
Course / Location
Chateau d'Oex (Switzerland)
Claimant
Bertrand Piccard (SUI)
Crew
Brian JONES (UK)
Aircraft
Breitling Orbiter
Aircraft manufacturer
Cameron Balloons
