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Wed, Apr 18, 2007

Lycoming Powers World Record Attempt

Pilot To Lap The Globe... Twice

Hans Georg Schmid is ready to add another world record attempt to his already distinguished career. With over 16,000 flight hours and over 162 aviation records, he is ready to fly around the world, twice... over both the Earth's Poles and the four corners of the world. He plans on doing this in a custom-built Express experimental aircraft, powered by a Lycoming IO-580-B1A, 315 hp engine.

"A Lycoming engine was the only choice for me," Schmid said. "I want the confidence of knowing I have a Lycoming up front, as I am flying over thousands of miles of snow, ice and water."

Schmid's proposed flight plan takes him over the North Pole twice during winter and total darkness, as well as over the Pacific Rim during typhoon season.

"Lycoming is proud to support the circumnavigation efforts of Hans Georg Schmid," said Dennis Racine, Lycoming director of marketing and customer leadership. "The airplane and the world record seemed like a very good fit for the Lycoming 580 Series Engines."

Schmid's team and Lycoming will be working together to ensure everything is ready for the record attempt later on in 2007.

FMI: www.lycoming.com

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