This spring, Barrington Irving, a 23-year old senior majoring in aerospace at Florida Memorial University, will trade his cap and gown for a brown flight suit, climb into a single-engine plane he calls "Inspiration," and embark on a round the world flight that will make him the first person of African descent and the youngest person ever to fly solo around the globe.
Besides flying worldwide, he build his own aircraft (with the help of his students) and flew it...way cool!
dingoklectos 1 year ago
Thank you for featuring our great Jamaican Caribbean hero!
caribbeandiaspora 2 years ago
he just came to my schoolin anchorage and he said when he traveld to alaska it was the most beautiful.
think he was lying.
hehe. he was a real funny guy and he inspired me
tulaiboi98 3 years ago
He inspires so many young people to believe in themselves, never give up stay driven to make things happen. He proves Young people can live their dreams too. Much Respect! Robert
TheRealPlayersCard 3 years ago
much respect to this man.
marcdaddy33 3 years ago
I met him 2day we are building an airplane with him for a summer program...hes really cool....lol
ganai 3 years ago
lol i saw him today hes a nice guy. and pretty inspiring. well i wish the best for him hes a great man
bengaliballa 4 years ago
Way to go Barrington!! I wish all young people were as positive as you :).
tebsar 4 years ago
a couple of mins back...cheers mate
snar82 4 years ago
Sorry, date is 6/27/07.
ChaninPierce 4 years ago