Norman Surplus, First Man to Circumnavigate the World in an Autogyro
Meet Norman Surplus…
Norman Surplus is a pioneer from Larne, Northern Ireland.
He’s also a video game designer, wind-farmer, lifeboat captain, log-cabin builder, cancer survivor and most recently the first man to circumnavigate the world in an autogyro.
Known as a gyrocraft or gyrocopter, these nifty flying machines are a cross between a helicopter and a motorbike. In 2010, Norman set out from his hometown Larne on a journey that would take him all around the world — and in a bizarre turn of events — nine years to complete.
In this episode, you’ll learn about Norman’s early career, the event that changed the course of his life, and how a one man from Larne circumnavigated the world in the most unlikely way.
This is without a doubt one of the most fascinating stories we’ve ever shared on the show and I can’t recommend listening to the whole thing in its entirety.
Honestly. Such an incredible story.
So buckle up. It’s time to fly.
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Guest Information For Norman Surplus:
Favorite quote: “Never eat yellow snow”
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