Rutan Voyager

The Rutan Model 76 Voyager was the first aircraft to fly around the world without stopping or refueling. It was piloted by Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager. The flight took off from Edwards Air Force Base's 15 000 foot (4 600 m) runway in the Mojave Desert on December 14 1986 and ended successfully 9 days 3 minutes and 44 seconds later on December 23.

Rutan voyager for FS9? By Hansz in forum FS2004 Replies: 25 Last Post: 05-15-2010, 07:22 AM 1
* Rutan Voyager: The Rutan Model 76 Voyager was the first aircraft to fly around the world without stopping or refueling.2
The Rutan Voyager achieved what record in 1986? World Aircraft First non-stop around the world flight with a crew of 3
A Rutan Voyager in flight A Rutan Voyager in flight Image Credit Basically the first aircraft to fly around the world non-stop without 4
Commons: Rutan Voyager – Sammlung von Bildern, Videos und Audiodateien * FAI-Rekorde der Voyager * Christoph Gunkel: Verrückter Rekordversuch: Ritt auf der 5
De Rutan Voyager is een vliegtuig, ontworpen door de Amerikaanse vliegtuigontwerper Burt Rutan, waarvan slechts 1 exemplaar werd gebouwd.6
development of the Rutan Voyager is also discussed. In all cases VSAERO models of the complete aircraft have been used to calculate the aerodynamic performance of the aircraft.7
FLY PAST - Aviation History - Dick Rutan VOYAGER B-2 XB-49 UCAV Combat Drone History Channel - 2 DVD Set - Igor Sikorsky - VTOL JetOne-day shipping available Returns: Accepted within 14 days 8

Made by Rutan Aircraft Factory.

Le Rutan Voyager a effectué son premier vol le 22 juin 1984.9
Powered by a liquid cooled version of the IO-240, the Rutan Voyager is the first piston-powered aircraft to circumnavigate the world without refueling.10
Rutan Voyager aircraft designer and pilot for non-stop, non-refueled flight around the world. photo KC5VWK Richard J.11
Rutan Voyager, powered by a liquid-cooled version of Continental’s IO-240, was the first piston-powered aircraft that circumnavigated the world without refueling.12
Rutan Voyager, The Last Great World Record - Intro Rutan Voyager, The Last Great World Record - Intro * Order: Reorder 13
the Rutan Voyager on display. This was the first plane to circumnavigate the earth without refueling. The next leg of our flight is ten hours to Amsterdam.14
X-1, Rutan Voyager, Spirit of St.15
The Rutan Voyager was a virtual flying fuel tank and achieved the first non-stop around the world flight in December of 1986, 16
Empty Weight Lb
2250
Eng 2 Kw
81
Designer
Burt Rutan
Eng 1 Type
Teledyne Continental O-240
Max Speed Mph
122
Eng 2 Type
Teledyne Continental IOL-200
Eng 1 Kw
100
Introduced
1984
Span In
8
Gross Weight Lb
9695
Span Ft
110
Number Built
1
Crew
Two pilots
Empty Weight Kg
1021
Preservation
National Air and Space Museum
Gross Weight Kg
4397
Retired
1987
Height In
3
Range Km
42212
Endurance H
216
Manufacturer
Rutan Aircraft Factory
Range Miles
24986
First Flight
1984-06-22
Max Speed Kmh
196
Height Ft
10
Eng 2 Hp
110
Met Or Eng
eng
Eng 2 Number
1
Civil Registration
N269VA
Length Ft
29
Span M
34
Height M
3
Eng 1 Hp
130
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
2
Length M
9
Category
Aircraft in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution
Individual aircraft
Rutan aircraft
Tandem-wing aircraft
United States experimental aircraft 1980-1989

5 tips to help with your fear of flying

This article provides individuals with tools to overcome or at least manage a fear of flying. Flying can be an enjoyable experience if anxiety is not an issue.