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TWO ROTORS IBD

PETER WILSON
TJR PUBLISHING
07 / 2020
9781838044305
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Two Rotors: One Planet isáPeterâÇÖs enthralling account of his incredibleáThree Journeys Round expeditions full of passion, wonderful descriptions, bold aviation adventure and a little jeopardy!In 2016, helicopter pilotáPeter Wilson set out on the first of three exceptional aviation adventures and became the first person to fly solo around Africa, from London to Stellenbosch return, in a journey of 30,750 kilometres. In 2017 he accomplished a remarkable first circumnavigation through equatorial antipodes, completed in 121 days. On his third journey around Latin America in 2018/19, Peter visited a further 23 countries.Growing up in Africa and witnessing some of the most beautiful landscapes and wildlife our planet has to offer,áPeter has always had a passion for exploration and a duty of care for this wonderful world. His mission with hisáThree Journey Round project is to inspire, educate and promote the idea of a better planet through sustainable development.In an R66 helicopter,áPeter travelled a total of 122,500 kilometres in 285 expedition-days on three remarkable, long-range aviation journeys claiming 11 FAI world records. He was awarded the Britannia Trophy by the Royal Aero Club of the United Kingdom for his achievements.Viewing the world from above, and often in geographical locations that very few people will ever see,áPeter has captured the incredible scenes in his bookáTwo Rotors: One Planet as he travelled through 86 countries. He has witnessed the mesmeric contrasts and colour of our world including its cold glacial deserts, humid forests, hot desert sandscapes, stunning beaches and archipelagos, beautiful sunsets and sunrises, vibrant wetlands, astonishing mountains and steppes, generous peoples and cultures, and some amazing animals.PeterâÇÖs enthusiasm and understanding of the available science has given him the perfect opportunity to create a one-of-a-kindáprojectáleaving many encouraged at the prospect of a better world through sustainable development.----------'An astonishing and inspiring view of our rapidly changing world'-áDr Nigel Winser FRGS,áLife Scientist and former Executive Vice President of Earthwatch'An absolutely stunning achievement'-áJennifer Murray, Businesswoman, artist, mother of three andáfirst woman to fly a helicopter solo around the world'Peter visited some of the best locations in the biosphere'-áGérard Moss, MBE & Margi Moss,áPilot, public speaker, environmentalist, explorer andáfirst person to fly a motor glider solo around the world'PeterâÇÖs attention to detail in terms of expedition logistics is exemplary'-áMark Evans, MBE, FRGS, Explorer, Executive Director of Outward Bound Oman'An inspirational geographical essay of our world and our time'-áSteve Brooks, Entrepreneur, aviator, explorer andáfirst person to fly a helicopter from the North pole to the South pole'Peter shows us that much of the world is uninhabited, remote and beautiful but not unaffected'-áFedor Konyukhov,áSurvivalist, adventurer, exp

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