Around the World in 12 days
 
In 1986, Hamad Ali Jabor Al-Thani, became
the first Arab to fly solo around the world.
In April 1992, he re-wrote the record books
again by becoming the fastest man around the
world in the six ton category of aircraft.
The well known pilot, popularly known as the
Gulf Falcon, battled westward against the
prevailing winds, exhaustion, mechanical
problems and loneliness to achieve a new
world record time of just 12 days.
Here is his story......
 
 
Piper Aerostar 610P, N90608
 

 
    Content: 
     
  • Introduction
  • Valleys of the unknown
  • Aloha Hawaii
  • Across the Pacific
  • Sultanate of Brunei
  • Through the Gulf of Bengal
  • Homeward bound
  • Homecoming
  • Problems on the horizon
  • Oh No! Not Easter again
  • Atlantic crossing
  • California, here I come
 


 
 
About the author "Hamad Ali Jabor Al-Thani" 
- Born 1959 - eldest son of Sheikh Ali bin Jabor Al-Thani.  
- Learned to fly, Napa, California, 1979.  
- Qualified to fly Boeing 707 and B737, TriStar L-1011,  
  Airbus A310, A300 and A320.  
- Graduate of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.  
- B.S. and M.S. in Aviation Management.  
- Deputy Director, Qatar Civil Aviation Department, 1981-1988.  
- Diplomas in Aircraft Accident Investigation.  
- Aviation Safety - Airport Operations.  
- Participant in international air races, including world's longest  
  Paris-Singapore-Paris.  
- Holder of 16 world aviation records.  
- Member of many aviation associations worldwide.  
- Married and a father of three daughters: Fatima, Maryam and Farha. 
- Former member of Gulf Air Board of Directors. 
 
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