December 23.1986-The ultra-light aircraft to fly around the world nonstop
December 23, 1986 (Bingyin the winter months 22), the ultra-light aircraft to fly around the world nonstop. the lightweight
"Voyager" is equipped with a capacity of 1,500 gallons of gasoline, aviation fuel tank
1986 December 23, 2010, only a one-time oil loading the Experimental Aircraft Travel "No. completed a historic flight around the world, landed safely in California. The 25,012 miles of travel 9 days, 3 minutes and 44 seconds, creating a record midway without fuel the long flight and on the endurance of the two crew. Richard-G-Rutan,
pilots to fly the aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base. He used the last atmospheric flight "to describe the merit. He added: "We have a citizen's private identity of the flight. This is illustrative of the freedom of the United States. "
His copilot Jiee Na,, Ye Ge said:" I really must not feel afraid. "But when her high into the air several bruising skin made surgical treatment. Seven hours before landing, the most dangerous situation. The rear of the engine to stop working, but the front of the engine was launched, and so saved the day. "Voyager" contained five times its own weight of fuel. It is expected that this flight will lead to more fuel-efficient flight. (History. Com)
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