In this episode of The AMPx Podcast, Charles and Travis discuss his world record solo flight around the world in June 2021 at age 18. We learn what inspired Travis’ dream and the plan required to bring it to life, making the impossible possible while never giving up. He talks about narrowly escaping a collision with a mountain in Montana and running out of fuel over Russian airspace. Travis concludes with his next dream, being the 1st to fly an electric plane around the world.
Travis Ludlow Bio
As well as being a world record holder at 18, Travis became an Ambassador for Aviation for the British Government at 19 and is an established TEDx Speaker, Youth Ambassador and an envoy for Sustainable Aviation. Travis became the first ever ‘youth speaker’ at TEDx in New York, where his talk varied from his usual story by comparing the key message for pilots in trouble to the dangers the world faces in the future. His talks help motivate and develop the leaders of the future, reaching out to all generations, through inspiring and rewarding stories. He addresses his concerns for the future of aviation and his excitement about the speed in which new technology is being developed to provide a sustainable future for aviation and the planet.
