Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer
The GlobalFlyer is a single seat, turbofan powered airplane designed to fly around the world nonstop, unrefuelled, with a solo pilot. It achieved this milestone for the first time on March 3, 2005 after 67 hours and one minute of flying time. With that, Pilot Steve Fossett set the record for fastest time around the world unrefueled.
The GlobalFlyer eventually made three solo nonstop flights around the world, and it is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
Various modifications for RF 7.5. Jet engine upgraded to JetCat P-180 RX specifications.
Fly with the rate switch in the “High” position. No landing flaps. Has retractable landing gear.
This model flies very gracefully, somewhat like a sailplane. Lands well without flaps.
The GlobalFlyer is a single seat, turbofan powered airplane designed to fly around the world nonstop, unrefuelled, with a solo pilot. It achieved this milestone for the first time on March 3, 2005 after 67 hours and one minute of flying time. With that, Pilot Steve Fossett set the record for fastest time around the world unrefueled.
The GlobalFlyer eventually made three solo nonstop flights around the world, and it is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
Various modifications for RF 7.5. Jet engine upgraded to JetCat P-180 RX specifications.
Fly with the rate switch in the “High” position. No landing flaps. Has retractable landing gear.
This model flies very gracefully, somewhat like a sailplane. Lands well without flaps.