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Paragliding Pilot Hunter Marrian of Paraglide Kenya, if ratified, has broken two FAI World Records! Hunter and his passenger Evan flew a nonstop 211 km (131.1 miles) on a Gradient BiGolden XC Paraglider! This took place on January 29th, 2015 in Kenya’s Rift Valley.
Paraglide Kenya Posted on Facebook:
“It’s late January in the Kerio Valley, and it’s another WORLD RECORD. Breaking two Out-and-Return distance records on one flight. Free flight, and to a declared turn point in Tandem.
Flying for 9 ½ hours covering a total 211km; with my main man Evans. Co-pilot, wind-spotter and legendary support man. Would not have been able to do it without him.”
For complete details of the ENTIRE FLIGHT mapped out, CLICK HERE.
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