Found this on Facebook. This gentleman is planning an attempt to break the world record for most consecutive rolls....all for charity.
http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/Kingsley-Just-RollforResearch
On a Roll for Research
Attempting to break a world record and raise money for medical research.
In March 2014 I will attempt a Guinness world record in my Pitts Special aerobatic biplane:
MOST ROLLS CONSECUTIVELY BY AN AIRCRAFT. The record was set in 2007.
To beat this, I will need to perform more than 408 rolls consecutively without stopping. To complicate the attempt I will have to remain in sight of the observing judges at the airfield, so will have to turn in a holding pattern whilst continuing to roll.
No, I am not mad...but I am driven by a strong passion!
I am raising money to support Associate Professor Paul Adlard's team at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health and their research associated with zinc absorption for a very special reason.
My little boy Kaelan has been diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic condition which is a variant of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica (AE) - the symptoms are unpleasant and affect his quality of life. AE is caused by his inability to metabolise zinc, leading to a deficiency. Traditional treatment helped a lot, but in some areas we still find it hard to manage his condition. There is very little research in this area, and understanding how to treat or manage this condition is poor.
My wife and I have become aware that Associate Professor Paul Adlard and his team are researching therapies for zinc- related disorders. His research is mainly focused on the role of zinc in neurodegenerative disease, but it may also have an effect on conditions like AE. I would therefore like to dedicate my record attempt to this vital work.
I will kick off my hour of consecutive aerial rolls on the morning of the 1st of March 2014. Venue is yet to be decided but it may be either at Lethbridge Airpark, north of Geelong, or at Avalon airport.
All you have to do to support me and this amazing team of researchers is pledge whatever money you can spare – just follow the instructions.
Please share my story with friends and contacts – and thanks for your support!
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBYPGS3AUlU[/ame]
PS...haven't we seen that plane here on the forum?
http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/Kingsley-Just-RollforResearch
On a Roll for Research
Attempting to break a world record and raise money for medical research.
In March 2014 I will attempt a Guinness world record in my Pitts Special aerobatic biplane:
MOST ROLLS CONSECUTIVELY BY AN AIRCRAFT. The record was set in 2007.
To beat this, I will need to perform more than 408 rolls consecutively without stopping. To complicate the attempt I will have to remain in sight of the observing judges at the airfield, so will have to turn in a holding pattern whilst continuing to roll.
No, I am not mad...but I am driven by a strong passion!
I am raising money to support Associate Professor Paul Adlard's team at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health and their research associated with zinc absorption for a very special reason.
My little boy Kaelan has been diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic condition which is a variant of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica (AE) - the symptoms are unpleasant and affect his quality of life. AE is caused by his inability to metabolise zinc, leading to a deficiency. Traditional treatment helped a lot, but in some areas we still find it hard to manage his condition. There is very little research in this area, and understanding how to treat or manage this condition is poor.
My wife and I have become aware that Associate Professor Paul Adlard and his team are researching therapies for zinc- related disorders. His research is mainly focused on the role of zinc in neurodegenerative disease, but it may also have an effect on conditions like AE. I would therefore like to dedicate my record attempt to this vital work.
I will kick off my hour of consecutive aerial rolls on the morning of the 1st of March 2014. Venue is yet to be decided but it may be either at Lethbridge Airpark, north of Geelong, or at Avalon airport.
All you have to do to support me and this amazing team of researchers is pledge whatever money you can spare – just follow the instructions.
Please share my story with friends and contacts – and thanks for your support!
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBYPGS3AUlU[/ame]
PS...haven't we seen that plane here on the forum?
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