Lenarčič Forced to Postpone World Flight Again

Brnik, 7 January - Slovenian adventurer Matevž Lenarčič had to postpone his solo flight around the globe a second time on Saturday due to a glitch on the oil pressure indicator.

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Matevž Lenarčič puts off his solo flight round the globe in the Slovenian-made Pipistrel Virus SW 914 plane due to a minor technical error.
Photo: Sašo Pipan/STA

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Matevž Lenarčič puts off his solo flight round the globe in the Slovenian-made Pipistrel Virus SW 914 plane due to a minor technical error.
Photo: Sašo Pipan/STA

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Matevž Lenarčič, right, next to the boss of plane maker Pipistrel Ivo Boscarol, puts off his solo flight round the globe again due to a minor technical error.
Photo: Sašo Pipan/STA

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Matevž Lenarčič (right) puts off his solo flight round the globe again due to a minor technical error.
Photo: Sašo Pipan/STA

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