Learn about Elgen's historical round-the-world flight over both poles and the records he set while doing it. For most of Elgen's life had he dreamed of flying around the world. Already he was involved in a flying career and had the expertise to accomplish his goal. After gathering his resources for the trip, some courtesy of friendly aviation companies, Elgen set out for twenty-eight days and over two hundred fifteen flying hours to set eight world records and firsts and finally accomplish his endeavor.

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