Scaled Composites builds plane for solo nonstop globe circumnavigation attempt

"Tim Ward" wrote:

Notice that although it will be a solo attempt, the GlobalFlyer's
useful load would allow for two people plus full fuel.

As long as they didn't eat or drink for three days.
Gives a whole new meaning to the term "a fast flight".

Tim Ward


No "fast flight" needed:

Voyager, 2 people + food + water for 9 days: 434 lb.
GlobalFlyer, 2 people + food + water for 3.3 days: 489 lb.

David O -- http://www.AirplaneZone.com

On Tue, 28 Oct 2003 00:01:13 GMT, Dave Hyde wrote:

The clip you posted didn't say, and I haven't
gotten this weeks issue yet, but I presume this
is also unrefueled?

Dave 'vectors to the tanker!' Hyde



Actually Dave, the article does say:

Sir Richard Branson and Steve Fossett announce plans to attempt the
world's first non-stop solo flight around the globe without
refuelling.

This is a quote from the article.

Corky Scott

Corky Scott wrote:


Sir Richard Branson and Steve Fossett announce plans to attempt the
world's first non-stop solo flight around the globe without
refuelling.


Well now the Bunion is confused...... I thought that had already been
accomplished by the voyager flight.

where did they stop for fuel or what part of the globe did they not fly
around.

"Bernie the Bunion" wrote in message
...
Corky Scott wrote:


Sir Richard Branson and Steve Fossett announce plans to attempt the
world's first non-stop solo flight around the globe without
refuelling.


Well now the Bunion is confused...... I thought that had already been
accomplished by the voyager flight.

where did they stop for fuel or what part of the globe did they not fly
around.

The key phrase there was "solo". The Voyager had a crew of two.

KB

Bernie the Bunion wrote:

Corky Scott wrote:


Sir Richard Branson and Steve Fossett announce plans to attempt the
world's first non-stop solo flight around the globe without
refuelling.


Well now the Bunion is confused...... I thought that had already been
accomplished by the voyager flight.
All but the "solo" part.

where did they stop for fuel or what part of the globe did they not fly
around.

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On Tue, 28 Oct 2003 17:01:42 GMT, Bernie the Bunion
wrote:

Corky Scott wrote:


Sir Richard Branson and Steve Fossett announce plans to attempt the
world's first non-stop solo flight around the globe without
refuelling.


Well now the Bunion is confused...... I thought that had already been
accomplished by the voyager flight.

where did they stop for fuel or what part of the globe did they not fly
around.

Heh heh, what does the word "solo" mean to Bunion's?

Corky Scott

"Corky Scott" wrote in message
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On Tue, 28 Oct 2003 17:01:42 GMT, Bernie the Bunion
wrote:

Corky Scott wrote:


Sir Richard Branson and Steve Fossett announce plans to attempt the
world's first non-stop solo flight around the globe without
refuelling.


Well now the Bunion is confused...... I thought that had already been
accomplished by the voyager flight.

where did they stop for fuel or what part of the globe did they not fly
around.

Heh heh, what does the word "solo" mean to Bunion's?

Corky Scott


This time without Jeana? Well, they couldn't hardly stummick each other
the last time.

Corky Scott wrote:

Heh heh, what does the word "solo" mean to Bunion's?

Corky Scott

Well Corky that depends on whether or not it is a Saturday nite.

Just reading the thread in a casual manner I kept seeing
Sir Richard Branson and Steve Fossett's name being mentioned
and I couldn't quite figure out where the solo part was.

With the ego and money those two have it will be interesting to
see who the solo pilot is and who gets to sit on the ground and watch.

"Bernie the Bunion" wrote in message
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| Corky Scott wrote:
|
|
| Sir Richard Branson and Steve Fossett announce plans to attempt the
| world's first non-stop solo flight around the globe without
| refuelling.
|
|
| Well now the Bunion is confused...... I thought that had already been
| accomplished by the voyager flight.
|
| where did they stop for fuel or what part of the globe did they not fly
| around.

Still a play on words.. 'around the globe' should apply to a distance equal
to that at the equator or through the poles.. in other words a 'great circle
route'.. not merely around at some far shorter latitude.. just visit the
north or south pole, take one step aside, then circle the globe in a few
easy steps.. [g]