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No Stops World Flight Planned by Cleveland Engineer
Jim Bede, a Cleveland aeronautical engineer, plans a non stop solo round-the-world flight in a custom Wichita built plane. The craft features a 53 foot wingspan, light 1,725 pound airframe, 210 horsepower engine, and fuel capacity to double its weight. Bede expects a 150 hour mission, aided by an automatic pilot during sleep periods, with water intake emphasized by medical advice. He notes local support from manufacturers and a private venture stance, aiming to complete a world loop and a flying figure eight near landing.
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Kansas City
Kan
Jim Bede
Aeronautical
Cleveland
Ohio
Dave Blanton
Wichita Aircraft
Bede
Kansas
Missouri
Experimental Aircraft Association
Wichita
Houston Spacecraft Center
Wichita University
North American Aviation Corp
America