Dean Matt stands next to a plane with a Pickleball paddle in his hand. ( Dean Matt / Mucho Dean Aero)

Dean Matt, also known as "The Pickleball Pilot," will be in Eagle this Friday, attempting to set a world record.

His goal is to play 48 Pickleball matches in 48 states in less than 48 days. Idaho is stop number 17.

Matt and his wife Luanne joined Idaho Matters to talk more about Pickleball and this challenge.