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Who is Barrington Irving
He was the youngest person and first Black pilot to fly solo around the world.
What Record did he break?
Youngest African American solo flight around the world
How old was he?
23 Years Old
What kind of plane did he fly?
A single engine airplane
What inspired him to fly?
Meeting a pilot
Who encouraged his dream early on?
Captain Gary Robinson
What were challenges he faced?
He had no money for lessons, little experience, and doubt from others.
What did he get for his 16th birthday?
Captain Robinson gave him his first flight with an instructor
what danger did he faced on his journey?
He faced dangerous weather, mechanical problems, and longer hours alone
How did He handle his fear?
He stayed focused
Why was team work important?
A support team helped with navigation, weather updates, and safety planning.
How long did the trip take?
97 days and logged 28,800 miles with 26 stops covering 13 counties
How did he feel at the end?
He felt proud, relived, and accomplished.
Why was flying around the world especially difficult for someone BArringtons age?
How did Barrington prepare
He trained for many years, studied flight plans, and stayed focused on his goals.
Why did the author write this book about Barrington Irving?
The author wanted to share his inspiring true story and motivate young readers
What research dud the author explain she did to write the book?
She researched Barringtons life, interviews, and all of his flight details.
What real life details does the author clarify in the authors notes?
She explains facts about the flight, the record, and barringtons preparations.
What organization did did Barrington Irving start after his record breaking flight?
He started an organization to encourage students to stay in school and pursue education.
How did the author note help readers better understand his impact beyond flying?
What message does the author want readers to learn
Readers should believe in themselves and never give up on their dreams
It inspired young people.
How did he handle fear?
He stayed focused
He felt accomplished
Inspired