Rene Amstrup and family in OY-RZE
Byron Waller and crew in VH-ZMD
Attila and Johanna Balogh in N1569C
Max Melcher in N1836T
Tina and Gunter Haug in N228RM
Hao Chen in N790TB
Bob Bates and Barry Payne in ZK-BAZ
Peter Wilson and Andre de Freitas in a R66
Pieter Nel in a Mooney
Callum Wallace in a Bonanza V35B
Bo Zhang in his DA62
Bart Gray and John Bone in a Lear Jet
PROJECTED CIRCUMNAVIGATIONS.
Alexandre Frota in a Vans RV-10
Yasir Rizvi in an Eclipse 500
Casey Salbert in a Bonanza N35.
Torsten Iben in a DA62
Shinji Maeda and Adrian Eichhorn in Bonaza (s)
This site is a register of pilots who have flown around the world in light aircraft (*).
It records the pilots and their aircraft in chronological order, and aims to inspire others who have similar flying dreams.
Disclaimer:
All information published on this Site was supplied by pilots and is published 'as-is'.
This Site takes no responsibility for any iinaccuracies .
Many congratulations to Sir Bob Bates.
Recipient of Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) in the 2026 King Charles III New Year's Honours list.
"Robert Bates, OBE
For services to Business and to the Community. Awarded as part of the 2026 New Year Honours by Papua New Guinea".
January 01, 2026
Happy New Year.
Wishing all Earthrounders, friends and visitors to this site a very happy 2026!
Blue skies, tail winds and safe flights to all.
December 18, 2025
September completion of an RTW.
Many congratulations go to Rene Amstrup and his family: Pia and Alexander for the successful completion of their RTW in their Diamond DA62
OY-RZE.
October completion of an RTW.
Many congratulations go to Byron Waller and his crew for the successful completion of their RTW in Sling TSI
VH-ZMD. Youngest person to have completed a RTW circumnavigation at the age of 16 years and 2 days old upon completion!
November completion of an RTW.
Many congratulations go to Attila Balogh and his daughter Johanna for the successful completion of their RTW in TBM 960 N1569C.
Confirmation of FAI records to follow.
Today we have heard of the passing of our dear friend and Earthrounders founder Claude Meunier.
A fuller narrative celebrating his life and achievements will be posted in due course.
Bon voyage Claude, Rest In Peace.