Dick Rutan, Who Flew Around the World Without Refueling, Dies at 85
Briefly

Dick Rutan led the groundbreaking flight around the world in 1986, reminiscent of the early era of flight's daring and innovation, with his brother Burt designing the unique aircraft.
The Voyager plane's design, conceptualized on a napkin by Burt Rutan, utilized cutting-edge carbon fiber composites to achieve the lightweight necessary for the historic nonstop global journey.
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