Many records are unofficial and are recorded on the honor system.
Please do not take unnecessary risks while pursuing a record. On March 17th 2001, Steve Thomas completed a cross country flight 2,464 statute mile flight from Oceanside, California to Jekyll Island, Georgia. See his web page for pictures and details. I believe the oldest student pilot to own and pilot a Buckeye 582 Dream Machine. Remus Mich. After a introductry flight Orville wanted to purchase a machine.