Guiness World Record Attempt

Flight To End Polio's upcoming mission, Circle the Atlantic, will mark a historic milestone for 89-year-old pilot Ed Galkin, who is set to become the oldest pilot ever to fly a single-engine airplane across the Atlantic—an achievement being submitted for recognition by Guinness World Records!

A seasoned aviator, Ed has completed four around-the-world flights, including his most recent in 2022 at age 87. Let's go, Ed!

Follow the flight in real time, beginning August 30, 2025. A link to the plane's whereabouts in real time via Flight Aware is on our website at flighttoendpolio.com.