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Barrington Irving was 23 years old when he became the youngest person to fly solo around the world in 2007.
Barrington Irving was 23 years old when he became the youngest person to fly solo around the world in 2007.
True
Barrington Irving built the plane he used to fly solo around the world by himself.
Barrington Irving built the plane he used to fly solo around the world by himself.
False
Irving's interest in flying began when he was 20 years old.
Irving's interest in flying began when he was 20 years old.
False
Gary Robinson asked Irving if he was interested in flying, and Irving immediately thought he was smart enough.
Gary Robinson asked Irving if he was interested in flying, and Irving immediately thought he was smart enough.
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Irving practiced flying at home by using a flight simulator video game.
Irving practiced flying at home by using a flight simulator video game.
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Most companies Irving approached for airplane parts agreed to provide him with what he needed.
Most companies Irving approached for airplane parts agreed to provide him with what he needed.
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Irving spent a total of 145 days in the air during his round-the-world trip.
Irving spent a total of 145 days in the air during his round-the-world trip.
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Columbia was the only company that agreed to build the plane for Irving using the parts he had gathered.
Columbia was the only company that agreed to build the plane for Irving using the parts he had gathered.
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Irving landed back in Miami on March 23, 2008, after his round-the-world trip.
Irving landed back in Miami on March 23, 2008, after his round-the-world trip.
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A cheering crowd welcomed Irving upon his return to Miami after his round-the-world trip.
A cheering crowd welcomed Irving upon his return to Miami after his round-the-world trip.
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