Rutan Model 76 Voyager

I photographed this replica of the famed Rutan Model 76 Voyager at Seatac Airport in Seattle.
Wikipedia: This 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 9 days, 3 minutes and 44 seconds later on December 23, setting a flight endurance record. The aircraft flew westerly 26,366 statute miles (42,432 km; the FAI accredited distance is 40,212 km)[1] at an average altitude of 11,000 feet (3,350 m).

I have seen the original Voyager (that made the world flight) at the Smithsonian, but cannot come up with any photos… yet.


Rutan Model 76 Voyager (replica)

Seatac Airport 2018