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Type of record : Straight distance to a declared goal

Course/location : Caicó (Brazil) - São Miguel do Tapuio (Brazil)

Performance : 478,6 km

Pilot : Jouni Makkonen (Finland)

Aircraft : Enzo 3 / Ozone

Date : 11.10.2018

Previous record : 451,00 km (14.10.2017 - Vagner Campos, Brazil)

https://www.fai.org/news/jouni-makkonen-claims-479-km-straight-distance-declared-goal-new-world-record?type=node&id=24536

The first hours of flight in weak thermals and low cloud base was
always nerve-wracking. Along the course experienced the lack of stronger wind.
It was a constant battle against the time. At the very end, I could not know if
I was going to make it at all.

Keep the focus on the goal and never give up even if it looks impossible... You
may get surprised. And remember to take your moments even in a very hectic
flight. I personally just love the final glide in the sunset after a long long
day.