Matevž Lenarčič and Sinus at Oshkosh

We are proud to inform you about the latest news of

Matevž Lenarčič record flight around the World with microlight aircraft Pipistrel Sinus 912
 
After being grounded in Russia for quite some time due to various paper wars and misunderstandings, Matevž was progressing along his flight plan nicely.  His routing was as follows:
Ajdovscina (Slovenia) -> Ptuj (Slovenia) ->
Szeged (Hungary) ->
Donetsk (Ukraine) ->
Atyrau (Kazahkstan) -> Karaganda (Kazahkstan) ->
Ulgii (Mongolia) -> Ulan Baator (Mongolia) -> Choibalsan (Mongolia) ->
Chita (Russia) -> Habarovsk (Russia) -> Magadan (Russia) -> Anadyr (Russia) -> Nome (U.S.A.) ->Anchorage(U.S.A.) -> Fairbanks (U.S.A.)
Whitehorse (Canada) -> Vernon (Canada) ->
San Francisco (California U.S.A.)->Yellowstone (U.S.A.)->Oshkosh (U.S.A.).

Yes, Matevž made it to OSHKOSH on Thursday (July 29th, 2004) evening! Upon arrrival, Matevž and his Sinus were warmly welcomed by the team of Pipistrel USA, members of world media and the huge crowd that gathered at the annual AirVenture event.

 Representatives of all major world general and aviation media are briefed about the details of the Around-the-World flight, Matevž's pilot profile and of course his Sinus' and Pipistrel's background during several press conferences every day of the event.

Matevž's Sinus has been allocated a special parking spot in front of the tower on the grass - this area is only used rarely and it's indeed an honour to be offered the best spot in the whole of Oshkosh for the display. There were media from around the world attending and gave both the journey and the aircraft some fantastic exposure! ''

 Now this has become a reality! Matevž and Pipistrel's Sinus are THE major attraction of this years AirVenture 2004. The area around the aircraft is crowded with people from around the world every day. 

The Pipistrel USA stand is also a huge magnet for the visitors and buyers. They admire the shape, design and quality of finish of the aircraft. To say people are impressed by the performance of Pipistrel's aircraft is an understatement - most are simply amazed.

 To sense the mood on AirVenture 2004, Matevž has provided a few photos:


Landscape just off San Francisco


  Matevž's Sinus at Oshkosh. Note the sign!


Huge crowd!



  Pipistrel USA stand.


Early morning at stand.


  Phil from Canberra (Australia) in front of Sinus NW.

To follow Matevž's progress and to find out more about the project, please log on to http://www.rtvslo.si/protisoncu, which is the project's official homepage. There, you will be able to follow Matevž's daily progress and exact location, see up-to-date photos and read pilot's comments.

To find out more about the Oshkosh AirVenture 2004 event please log on to http://www.airventure.org. The site contains info about the event, it's history and participants etc.

Ivo Boscarol Pipistrel and Lenarcic team coordinator

Tel: 00386 41 663 854