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NATION: Lawnchair pilot reaches 200 mile goal
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July 6, 2008
Lawnchair pilot reaches 200 mile goal


(NECN/ABC) - An Oregon man took off yesterday, flying his lawn chair -- yes, his lawn chair -- more than 200 miles from Oregon to Idaho.

The man has fulfilled his childhood dream of flying a chair with the aid of helium filled balloons.

He now sets his sight on bigger spans, such as the English Channel and Australia.

ABC's John Hendren has the story from the flight deck.

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