RTW Helicopter Flight Breaks One Record, Two To Go

From Aero-News Network:

Shatters NYC-London Record By 35 Hours During their attempt to break the around the world speed record in an AgustaWestland Grand helicopter, pilots Scott Kasprowicz and Steve Sheik have set a new speed record on the first leg of their trip from New York City to London. The record-setting flight covered 3,449 nautical miles and took the crew 40 hours, 41 minutes... breaking the current record by over 35 hours. The record of the flight will be submitted to the National Aeronautical Association for ratification. "We are thrilled to have broken this record. It's been an exhilarating and exhausting first few days," said Kasprowicz after landing at Red Hill, just south of London, early Saturday morning. "We've experienced every possible type of weather condition including rain, icing and strong head winds, and through each challenging condition, the helicopter has performed exceptionally. It took a lot of hard work and last minute coordination to make this record happen and we appreciate everyone's efforts."

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