| From April 4th to June 24th in 1997, Mike Melvill (flight lead) and Dick Rutan (wingman) left Mojave Civilian Flight Test Center on the Spirit of EAA Friendship World Tour. |
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This odyssey took them around the world, this time with many stops. "Around The World In 80 Nights" allowed Mike and Dick to visit many incredible places and meet aviators from all over the globe. You can order a complete set of the journals kept during the Long-EZ world flight. From the planning stages to the 20 hour legs to success. Entry titles include, "Fighter Pilots Don't Eat Fresh Mangos," "Stuck In Paradise," "Snorkel, Scenery, Servos, and Springs," and so much more! See order page *Experimental Aircraft Association |