George Neal Enters Guinness Record Book as Oldest Pilot
Neal remains a pilot at 96 years old, amassing thousands of hours as a former test pilot for de Havilland Canada.
George Neal, 93-and-a-half years of age, is officially the oldest active pilot in the world. The Guinness book says so. (Photo: Rick Radell)
George Neal, 93-and-a-half years of age, is officially the oldest active pilot in the world. The Guinness book says so. (Photo: Rick Radell)

George Neal, a long-time de Havilland Aircraft of Canada test pilot, has set a new aviation record, qualifying as the oldest active, licensed pilot on Earth. Neal is entering the Guinness Book of World Records for remaining a pilot at 96 years and 194 days as of his qualifying flight on June 2 this year. Neal has held a Canadian pilot certificate since 1936, amassing more than 15,000 hours on 150 aircraft types.


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