100 Years after Lindbergh: World-record pilot Klaus Ohlmann targets a spectacular new 5,800 km FAI world record in FAI Class C-1b to commemorate the 1927 transatlantic crossing.

The Pioneers are Back: The 2027 Transatlantic Centenary & World Record Flight

On May 21, 2027, the aviation world celebrates the 100th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh’s historic transatlantic crossing. On this exact day, world-record pilot Klaus Ohlmann will attempt to bridge the gap between the past and the future: a high-tech centenary flight to set a spectacular new FAI world record – bringing the spirit of 1927 back to the skies while setting a milestone for the next generation of flight.

The World Record Attempt at a Glance

• The Mission: A nonstop transatlantic flight of over 5,800 kilometers to set a new official FAI world record.

• The Aircraft Class: Flown in the FAI Class C-1b (landplanes with a takeoff weight between 500 and 1,000 kg).

• The Date: Planned arrival on May 21, 2027, at the historic Le Bourget Airport in Paris, matching the exact date of Lindbergh’s landing.

Bridging Tradition and the Future

What began in 1927 as a daring solo adventure becomes a showcase for pioneering aviation technology and supreme pilot performance in 2027. Supported by the Lindbergh Foundation, this record flight connects the memory of the historic achievement with the cutting-edge aerospace engineering of today.

Upon landing at Le Bourget, the connection between two eras will be clear: the pioneering spirit of yesterday meets the aviation of tomorrow.