Join Captain Judy Rice as she details her journey flying around the world in a Cessna Citation Mustang. "Around the World with Captain Judy Rice" explores how Rice turned her dreams of aviation into a global mission of education, inspiration, and exploration. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin joined Rice on this historic trip during which she set a world speed record with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FIA) and the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). The narrative covers the meticulous planning and unique challenges Rice faced as she piloted her aircraft across continents and oceans, touching down in over 20 countries.
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