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circumnavigation





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Isaacman has a longstanding interest in flying - having first taken pilot lessons in 2004 and later setting a world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the world in a light jet.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

Each participant must complete four weeks of intense training before taking part in one or all eight stages of the circumnavigation.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024

Flinders joined the navy aged 15 and he made several coastal explorations of Australia, completing the circumnavigation in 1803.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2023

Harding was also on board the 2019 “One More Orbit” flight mission that set a record for the fastest circumnavigation of earth by aircraft over both geographic poles.

From Reuters • Jun. 20, 2023

The sweep was an almost leisurely circumnavigation of the block on ground level, to check that all inmates were in and all gates were locked, that everything was in order.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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