PHOTOS: To fly across the Pacific Ocean

PHOTOS: To fly across the Pacific Ocean

Published on February 26th, 2015

Alain Thebault on trials with the Hydroptere in Los Angeles in preparation to beat the Pacific crossing record between Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Alain Thebault leading Hydroptere on trials in Los Angeles Harbor in an effort to set a new Pacific Ocean crossing record in Spring 2015 between Los Angeles and Honolulu.

The 60-foot Hydroptere currently holds the 500 meter speed record for D Class (over 300 sq.ft), set on 4th September 2009 at 51.36 kts. Photos by Christophe Launay.

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