UK pilot sets record for solo flight around world

A 17-year-old pilot became the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a small aircraft after he landed on Wednesday in Bulgaria. Mack Rutherford, a Belgian-British dual national, landed on an airstrip west of Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia, to complete his task and to claim two Guinness World Records.Rutherford said he hoped his achievement would inspire young people to pursue their dreams.

Mack Rutherford, Teenage Pilot said "So I am trying to show with this tripthat young people can make a difference, you don't have to be eighteen to do something special, just follow yourdreams and eventually they will come true, no matter what age you are."

The journey, which began March 23, took Rutherford through 52 countries over five continents. He turned 17 during the trip.To set a mark recognized by the Guinness World Records, he crossed the equator twice.