A 16.5-year-old Belgian, who started his journey to the five continents a few days ago from Bulgaria, is trying to break the world record and become the youngest pilot to travel the world in a single-engine aircraft.
Mac Rutherford, continuing his journey, was found in the morning at Heraklion Airport. The young pilot is the brother of Zara Rutherford who was in Heraklion last January, making the same trip, aiming to become the youngest female pilot to travel around the world on a single-engine aircraft.
Young Mac, who he said had been involved with aircraft since he was seven years old and started flying at the age of eleven, was inspired by his sister’s venture and, despite his young age, started for a A trip that will take about three months and will include a visit to 52 countries on five continents.
According to the president of the Hellenic Air Sports Federation, Nikos Makrakis, who welcomed him at Heraklion airport, Mac Rutherford is of British origin and has Belgian citizenship, but a French degree, which allows him to fly an airplane from the age of 16.
“For us here in Greece, one must be 17 years old to fly. However, despite his young age, he is not afraid and wants to create a tradition for young people to do what they like, without being afraid “.
The president of Heraklion Aeroclub, Haris Karouzakis, was also present at the reception of the young pilot, explaining that Heraklion airport is a friendly airport both in terms of service and location, wishing the young pilot all the best and a safe return to the patrol. of.
“It is a big project that needs a lot of preparation and very good equipment. I think that this plane has the equipment, as for the preparation, I think that for a 16.5 year old child it is big enough. We wish him to make his rounds and return to his homeland safe and sound. It will break a world record “, added Mr. Karouzakis.
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