www.PSFmagazine.com | March-April 2019 | 7 6 | March-April 2019 | Powered Sport Flying Press Pass James Ketchell, a real life action man, has departed on an attempt to be the first to set a speed record for circumnavigating the world in a gyroplane. This means covering a distance of 37,000 kilometers to complete the world record according to regulations set out by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. Ketchell is making the attempt in a Magni gyroplane. As of this writing, he has begun his journey and has already reached the site of the aero Friedrichshafen show. His itinerary will take him through France, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and into Russia. From there he plans to cross the Bering Straits to Alaska, and travel across Canada, the usa, Greenland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands before heading back to his starting point at Popham Airfield in the UK. As part of his journey, he plans to “give talks in schools and to youth organizations in every country I pass through as I make my way around the world, sharing stories of fun and adventure!” James Ketchell is a serial adventurer, motivational speaker and Scouting ambassador. James became the first and only person to have rowed across the Atlantic Ocean; he has also successfully summited Mount Everest and cycled 18,000 miles around the world in what the media dubbed “The Ultimate Triathlon.” You can learn more about James, discover the organizations helping him make the journey, donate to his charities, and even track his progress real time by visiting his web site, jamesketchell.net. Gyro World Record Attempt Has Begun Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. announced that on March 1, 2019 they opened a distribution warehouse in West Chicago, Illinois, located in a 52,000 square foot warehouse. This is situated between the Du Page and Aurora airports. Aircraft Spruce Midwest will provide lower shipping charges and faster delivery to customers throughout the central portion of the United States. With regional distribution facilities in Corona, California (Aircraft Spruce West), Peachtree City, Georgia (Aircraft Spruce East), and West Chicago, Illinois (Aircraft Spruce Midwest), two day ground shipping is available to nearly all locations in the lower 48 states. Retail stores for order pickup are also available at all locations. More information is available at www.aircraftspruce.com or by calling 1-877-4SPRUCE. Aircraft Spruce Midwest Opens in Chicago
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