Last month was the 27th anniversary since two American pilots, Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager, began the first non stop flight around the world, taking just over 9 days to complete the journey: http://www.aircharterservice.com/blog/the-rutan-voyager-the-first-non-stop-around-the-world-flight
While it doesn't seem like a particularly extraordinary feat these days, I imagine it was absolutely groundbreaking 27 years ago. Do you remember this happening? If so, what was your reaction?
While it doesn't seem like a particularly extraordinary feat these days, I imagine it was absolutely groundbreaking 27 years ago. Do you remember this happening? If so, what was your reaction?