The First Canadian Helicopter Circumnavigation of the World
C150 Global Odyssey (C150GO) holds an FAI Exceptional Air Sports Performance for First Canadian Circumnavigation in Helicopter — and set the Guinness World Record for First Father and Son to Circumnavigate the World by Aircraft.
As Departing on July 1 of 2017 to celebrate Canada 150 — the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation — the Canadian circumnavigators flew a Canadian-made Bell 429 helicopter over 36,950 km around the world, visiting every Canadian province and territory — as well as landmarks celebrating remarkable achievements and events from Canada's rich history.
Along the way C150GO was joined by notable Canadian guests such as Dave Williams, Guy Lafleur, Peter Bregg, HCol Gerald Haddon, and Bronwen Evans. The trip also proudly raised money for Southlake Foundation and True Patriot Love Foundation.
The team was truly honoured to celebrate Canadian innovation and adventure as they journeyed across the country and around the world, commemorating 150 years of Canada's amazing history — and looking forward with pride and optimism to the next 150.
C150 Global Odyssey Statistics
| Aircraft | Bell 429 Canadian-Made Helicopter |
| Crew | 3 Canadian Pilots |
| Departure | July 1 (Canada Day) 2017 |
| Duration | 30 Flying Days over 48 Calendar Days |
| Distance | 36,956 km · 22,963 mi · 19,955 nm |
| Routing | 92 Stops in 14 Countries |
C150GO Crew
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Bob Dengler Pilot Aurora, Ontario Founder of Dynatec Mining in 1980, Bob is a recognized pioneer of the modern Canadian mining industry. Bob has been a helicopter pilot since 2006. |
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Steven Dengler Pilot King, Ontario Co-Founder of XE.com in 1993, Steven is a renowned entrepreneur, producer, and mentor. Steven is rated on both fixed wing airplanes and helicopters. |
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Rob "Dugal" MacDuff Safety Pilot Hudson, Québec A test pilot for the Bell 429, Rob is an acclaimed helicopter professional with decades of experience. Rob has flown all over the world, and even served as pilot to Jacques Cousteau on the Calypso. |
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Wawa the Canada Goose Mascot Wawa, Ontario Named after the Ojibwe word for Canada Goose, Wawa sought out souvenir pins wherever she went, returning home with an amazing collection from all over the word. |
C150GO Special Guests
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Peter Bregg C.M. Toronto, Ontario Internationally renowned photojournalist Peter Bregg C.M. is an Order of Canada winning photographer. He joined the team for 47 of the trip's 92 legs to photographically document the journey. |
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HCol Gerald Haddon Oakville, Ontario Gerald is the grandson of The Honourable J. A. D. McCurdy's first pilot — and the man who made the first flight in the British Empire in February, 1909. Gerald joined C150GO for the first two days. |
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Guy Lafleur Montréal, Québec Hockey legend Guy Lafleur O.C. was widely recognized as one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Guy joined the C150GO team for the first two days. |
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Dr. Dave Williams Oakville, Ontario Dr. Dave Williams O.C. is a physician and a retired CSA astronaut, flying on STS-90, STS-118, and the International Space Station. He flew with C150GO on Canada Day of 2017. |
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Sergey Komarov Moscow, Russia Air Traffic Controller Sergey Komarov accompanied the C150GO team on their travels through Russia, serving as navigator, communicator, and liaison with local authorities. |
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