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Fastest circumnavigation by helicopter (male)

Fastest circumnavigation by helicopter (male)
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Who
Edward Kasprowicz
What
11/7/5 day(s):hour(s):minute(s)
Where
Not Applicable
When
18 August 2008
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The current record, according to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), for a helicopter flight around the world took place on 18 August 2008 and is held by Edward Kasprowicz, USA, who with his crewman, Stephen Sheik, recorded an average speed of 136.7 km/h. Flying eastbound for 12 to 13 hours a day in an AgustaWestland Grand helicopter, the flight was completed in 11 days 7 hours and 5 minutes and made over 70 refueling stops. They started and finished in New York, USA, travelling via Greenland, UK, Italy, Russia, USA and Canada.