Welcome to Earthrounders.com
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.
It records the pilots and their aircraft in chronological order,
and aims to inspire others who have similar flying dreams.
(*) Maximum weight 7000 kg.
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April 19, 2026
Marc Perdu and his friend and co-pilot Christian, two Frenchmen living in New Caledonia, are currently on the next leg of their World tour, continuing an RTW commenced in 2011 in their WT9 Dynamic aircraft "Spirit of Noumea".
They stil have Central and South America to explore. (Photo courtesy of Tauranga spotter)
April 18, 2026
Recalling the passing of Dick Rutan (03 May 2024) and now Mike Melvill (19 March 2026).
Earthrounders together from 1997 in their two homebuilt Long-EZ aircraft.
This "around the world in 80 nights" flight was called The Spirit of EAA Friendship World Tour.
(Photo's courtesy of Wikipedia)
February 15, 2026
Alexandre Frota announces his departure on 15 March from Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil for a solo RTW in his small experimental single engine Vans RV-10, PT-ZRQ.
January 18, 2026
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.
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November 28, 2025
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!
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November 03, 2025
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.
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October 07, 2025
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.
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Last update: April 19, 2026 LW
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