New UK altitude record attempt

A microlight pilot from Ince Blundell is attempting a new UK altitude record this summer.

According to David Beech’s <a href=’http://www.recordattempt.net/’ target=’_blank’>website</a>, he will be attempting to break the British altitude record of 25,000 ft set in 1983 by Bob Calvert.

“I intend to get to 28,000 ft+ and maybe carry on (depending on fuel and oxygen levels) to 32,900 ft to claim the world record which is currently held by the French.”