Andre Daemen & Donald Muir Set World Record Flying Round-the-World
Andre Daemen, a Montreal flying instructor and Donald F Muir, a bush pilot from
Sioux Lookout, Ontario piloted a single engine Cessna-210N Centurion (VE2WOL) round-the-world
setting a world record for their small aircraft classification. The Canadian airmen departed
from Dorval Airport, Montreal Canada on August 1, 1982 returning there in 6D 7H 30M after
circumnavigation round-the-world flying 22,700 miles.
They raised over $1,000,000 for cancer research during the flight which was organized
by "Wings of Life," a cancer research foundation.
Itinerary:
Departed Dorval Airport Montreal Canada 08/01/82
Shannon Ireland
Cairo Egypt
Bombay India
Singapore
Guam
Honolulu HI
San Francisco CA
Arrived Dorval Airport Montreal Canada 08/08/82
