Composite Materials

· The Rutan aircraft shown was the first to fly around the world non-stop without refueling. It completed the journey in
216 h, 3 min, 44 sec, covering 26,000 miles.
· The wingspan of the aircraft is larger than that of a Boeing 727 and its weight comparable to a small car.
· The plane carried a crew of two and is constructed from composite materials.

From: Rolex Advertisement, (1996)