The Hangar
Aug 7, 2026
The story of the Rutan Voyager, the featherweight aircraft that flew nonstop around the world in 1986 without refueling.
Taildragger The Hangar
Aug 5, 2026
In December 1986, Voyager flew nonstop around the world without refueling - the story of the last great first in aviation.
Taildragger The Hangar
Aug 3, 2026
How Voyager and its crew flew nonstop around the world in 1986 - no landings, no refueling, and 18 gallons to spare.
Taildragger The Hangar
Jul 4, 2026
Wiley Post used a $1,800 workers' comp settlement to learn to fly, then circled the globe twice, discovered the jet stream, and invented the pressure suit.
Taildragger The Hangar
Apr 28, 2026
Wiley Post lost an eye in an oilfield accident, bought his first airplane with the insurance money, and changed aviation forever.
Taildragger The Hangar
Apr 15, 2026
In 1986, Burt Rutan's homebuilt Voyager completed the first nonstop, unrefueled flight around the world in nine days.
Taildragger