In 1971, Long flew solo around the world over both the North and South Poles in a Piper Navajo, setting fifteen world records and firsts. Long was the first man to have crossed Antarctica alone via the South Pole.
In 1971, Long undertook an extraordinary journey by flying solo across the globe, covering both polar regions in a Piper Navajo aircraft. This remarkable achievement enabled him to set multiple world records and establish new milestones. Additionally, he became the first person to traverse Antarctica independently via the South Pole.