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The family of the 17-year-old Belgian pilot Mac Rutherford arrived at Sofia West airport.

By 5:30 p.m., the young pilot is expected to land here, who claims to break two world records - for the youngest person to circumnavigate the world alone, and for the youngest person to circumnavigate the world in an ultralight aircraft, reports BTA.

He will be met by his sister Zara, who in January this year broke the world record for the youngest woman to circumnavigate the world solo, as well as the youngest person to circumnavigate the world in an ultralight aircraft - a record she is expected to break today her brother

"I'm very happy that he will experience what I experienced with setting a record," shared Zara.

Mac and Zara's father, Sam Rutherford, who is also an aviator, is extremely happy and proud of his children's achievements.

He shared that such an event is especially encouraging for children to follow their dreams and parents to support them in their endeavors.  

Mac and Zara's mother, Beatrice, who sent her son on March 23, is also here.  

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Mac Rutherford is expected by many fans at Sofia West Airport. 

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