Record Attempt: Glider Pilot Reaches Impressive Altitude

Austrian glider pilot Dita Molina attempted to break an altitude record by reaching 10,000 meters. Equipped with oxygen cylinders and a thermal suit, Molina's glider was towed by an SC 7 short sky van. Despite facing a potential oxygen leak, Molina reached 9500 meters, setting a new record. The descent was swift to ensure safety, and celebrations followed upon landing.

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