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Aerial circumnavigation

Okay kiddo, so you know how when we travel we usually use cars, trains or planes? Well, some people like to travel around the world in planes, but not just any planes - special planes that can fly for a really long time without stopping. That's called aerial circumnavigation.

It's like a really long adventure where the pilots and their team fly in a big plane and go all the way around the world without touching the ground. They fly over oceans, mountains, deserts, and lots of different countries. There are even some people who do it by themselves, which is called a solo circumnavigation.

It's a pretty big deal to do an aerial circumnavigation because it takes a lot of planning, preparation, and skill. The pilots have to make sure they have enough fuel, food, and supplies for the whole trip because they won't be able to stop and buy anything along the way. They also have to make sure their plane is in perfect condition and that they are able to navigate through the air.

But when they finish their journey, they can say that they flew around the whole entire world, which is a really amazing accomplishment!
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