Racing over the north and south poles B Y D AV E H I R S C H M A N PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS ROSE Bill Harrelson's weight- class world record flight over both the north and south poles almost ended before it began. While pushing the heavily fuel-laden Lancair IV onto a set of scales, the singleengine aircraft tipped backward and its carbon-fiber rudder struck the ground, damaging it. VIEW THE VIDEO Watch an interview with Bill Harrelson. www.aopa.org/pilot AOPA PILOT | 69http://www.aopa.org/pilot