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Louisiana Tech student takes off trying to be the youngest to fly around the world
Posted on 7/22/18 at 7:22 pm
Posted on 7/22/18 at 7:22 pm
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MONROE, La, (KNOE) - A Louisiana Tech student taking flight, trying to become the youngest person to fly solo around the world.
17-year old Mason Andrews has been preparing for months and now the day is finally here.
KNOE caught up with him before take off, and he tells us why this is a day he's been waiting his whole life for.
For Mason Andrews, the day has finally come.
"Just getting ready to depart on my circumnavigation of the world," said Mason.
For 40 days, the 17-year old will be flying across the globe, trying to break a Guinness World Record by being the youngest person to do so.
"My landing in Paris is something I'm really excited about,” Mason said. “When I land there, I'll be the youngest pilot to have flown from America to Europe."
His dad Jeb says the farthest mason has ever flown was to the grand canyon. So now, this 40-day trip will literally take him to new heights.
MONROE, La, (KNOE) - A Louisiana Tech student taking flight, trying to become the youngest person to fly solo around the world.
17-year old Mason Andrews has been preparing for months and now the day is finally here.
KNOE caught up with him before take off, and he tells us why this is a day he's been waiting his whole life for.
For Mason Andrews, the day has finally come.
"Just getting ready to depart on my circumnavigation of the world," said Mason.
For 40 days, the 17-year old will be flying across the globe, trying to break a Guinness World Record by being the youngest person to do so.
"My landing in Paris is something I'm really excited about,” Mason said. “When I land there, I'll be the youngest pilot to have flown from America to Europe."
His dad Jeb says the farthest mason has ever flown was to the grand canyon. So now, this 40-day trip will literally take him to new heights.
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Posted on 7/22/18 at 7:24 pm to DavidTheGnome
That’s awesome.
Godspeed to that young man.
Godspeed to that young man.
Posted on 7/22/18 at 7:25 pm to DavidTheGnome
quote:
17-year old
Best wishes and safety for this young man, but holy crap I can't help but think his parents are a little crazy given what could happen if things go wrong.
Posted on 7/22/18 at 7:28 pm to FearTheFish
There’s always that fear but I’d never stop my kids from pursuing a life changing challenge. This kid is living.
Posted on 7/22/18 at 7:30 pm to DavidTheGnome
Flying that tiny of a plane over an ocean would have me noping faster than I'd know what to do with.
Awesome for him though, really hope everything goes well.
Awesome for him though, really hope everything goes well.
Posted on 7/22/18 at 7:31 pm to DavidTheGnome
quote:
"My landing in Paris is something I'm really excited about,” Mason said. “When I land there, I'll be the youngest pilot to have flown from America to Europe."
That's my dawg
Posted on 7/22/18 at 7:45 pm to upgrayedd
This kid is awesome!
Posted on 7/22/18 at 7:58 pm to DavidTheGnome
Blue skies and tailwinds amigo.
Posted on 7/22/18 at 8:05 pm to aileron
Digging the name of that plane. Clearly he is IFR rated... hoping he pulls it off.
Posted on 7/22/18 at 8:05 pm to upgrayedd
quote:
quote:
"My landing in Paris is something I'm really excited about,” Mason said. “When I land there, I'll be the youngest pilot to have flown from America to Europe."
That's my dawg
If I was him I'm not sure what I'd be more excited about, that record, or all the french arse that would be thrown my way.
Posted on 7/22/18 at 8:11 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
I think there are aviation rules that involve this.
Size of the plane + number if engines determine the flight path.
He’ll prob go the very long way around.
Never be more than 200-300 miles or so from land.
Size of the plane + number if engines determine the flight path.
He’ll prob go the very long way around.
Never be more than 200-300 miles or so from land.
Posted on 7/22/18 at 8:25 pm to DavidTheGnome
La Tech article LINK
Posted on 7/22/18 at 8:40 pm to DavidTheGnome
quote:That statement is a little overkill for this situation.
I’d never stop my kids from pursuing a life changing challenge
This kid is 17 years old. He's been able to legally fly a plane for not even a full year.
I'm not saying this kid shouldn't follow his dreams, but as a parent I would want to make sure he had as much training and experience as possible.
Posted on 7/22/18 at 8:53 pm to DavidTheGnome
I know that kid...
....damn
....damn
Posted on 7/22/18 at 9:04 pm to DavidTheGnome
I think sailing around the world is a much better feat.
Posted on 7/22/18 at 9:05 pm to KillTheGophers
Could have been you.
Posted on 7/22/18 at 9:05 pm to DavidTheGnome
life is for the fricking living. what a legend
Posted on 7/22/18 at 9:09 pm to WestCoastAg
I went to LA Tech, this could have been me. Close call
Posted on 7/22/18 at 9:09 pm to DavidTheGnome
Nothing wrong with that at all. To have his pilots license and on his way to achieving a pretty big goal, at 17... He must be a driven person.
Who TF downvoted this?
Who TF downvoted this?
Posted on 7/22/18 at 9:17 pm to DavidTheGnome
Not sure why it’s says he’s 17 but he’s actually 18 and after one year of college is already a junior.. Young man has more courage and balls than I do..
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