| Overview | Ethan Guo is a 19-year-old dedicated pilot and social media influencer passionate about aviation and raising awareness for childhood cancer. His journey began when he earned his private pilot license at age 17 and has since been impactful in both the aviation community and social media, with over 1.4 million followers on Instagram. He has logged over 700 hours of flight time and is IFR-rated, allowing him to fly using instruments alone. |
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| Achievements | - Has flown to all 48 contiguous U.S. states and crossed the Atlantic Ocean three times as a solo pilot.
- Broke the record for the fastest flight around the contiguous U.S. in 12 days, a record later surpassed in 2024.
- Plans to be the first person to fly solo to all seven continents in a small aircraft, dedicating this mission to raise funds for childhood cancer research.
- Completed solo flights to six out of seven continents (North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia) in a modified 50-year-old Cessna 182Q named Whiskey Tango, visiting hospitals to meet child cancer patients.
- Attempting to become the first person to fly solo to all seven continents in a small aircraft, dedicating this mission to raise $1 million for childhood cancer research through St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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| Recent Events | - Embarked on a world flight mission in May 2024, starting from Memphis, Tennessee.
- Visited several countries, including Egypt and Japan, while promoting cancer awareness.
- Faced legal issues after unauthorized landing in Antarctica, which resulted in being detained by Chilean authorities.
- Began seven-continent journey officially in September 2024.
- Faced legal issues after unauthorized landing in Antarctica in June 2025 on Chilean territory, charged with submitting a false flight plan and violating Antarctic access rules; charges dropped after agreeing to donate $30,000 to a children's cancer foundation.
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