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Aviation Blogging: Fossett set for flight this weekend

Steve " Living for the rest of us" Fossett is set to launch his around the world flight this weekend. Click Here for details from the Wichita Eagle. Mr. Fossett is going to launch his flight from Salina Kansas. Although the aircraft was designed by Burt Rutan, this aircraft is designed to fly solo and looks to be a vast improvement on the original groundbreaking Voyager design.

I've seen the Voyager in the Air and Space Museum. I find it hard to believe this aircraft went around the patch at the local airport, much less around the world. It was truly inspiring when Dick and Jenna did their flight and I have no doubt that Steve Fossetts flight will also be an inspiration.

Keep an eye on the mission website at www.globalflyer.com for details

Good luck Steve...

UPDATE: No flight on the 25th. From Globalflyer:

"Take off on the 25th no longer looks possible due to a tail wind that increases the take off distance too greatly. We are currently evaluating the days after the 25th for other opportunities."

Posted @ February 21, 2005 11:22 AM | Current Affairs