While race rules, prize offerings, definitive subsidizing of participant costs and timing are yet to be finalized, there are 146 pilots signed up from 28 countries:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Ireland, India, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, People's Republic of China, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Swaziland, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, and Venezuela.

Several others have responded as well and are awaiting rule finalization before committing. Given the early stage of the event and the correspondence received to date, there is no doubt that the race will meet it’s goal of 150 fliers. Participant entrance will need to be closed three months in advance of the flight.

Participants will most likely be entered in two classes of Ultralight crafts with overall winners in both categories. Prizes will also be offered on a daily and weekly basis, similar to the Tour de France event. Current plans are to offer participants either highly subsidized or fully complementary race services in terms of hotel accommodations, food and beverage and fuel along the route. Arrangements will be made to address participant payment systems needs enroute as well. Professional timing and communication services will be in place. The event will be properly insured and secured by companies with international reputations for high quality services. Ground and air crews will be professionally outfitted including medical personnel.

Three major operational accomplishments to date include signing of:

Official Advisor: Mr. Brian Milton

- The premier long haul and Guinness World Record holder ultralight flier.

International Event Security Specialist: Mr. Bill Rathburn

- Often been described as one of the foremost experts in the world in major special event security planning and operations.

Professional Flight Planning Consultant: Overflight

- A leading specialist in worldwide flight routing and clearance out of the UK.