Dick Rutan
Richard Glenn Rutan (born July 1, 1938) is a retired United States Air Force officer and fighter pilot, test pilot, and record-breaking aviator who in 1986 piloted the Voyager aircraft on the first non-stop, non-refueled around-the-world flight with co-pilot Jeana Yeager. Rutan was born and raised in Loma Linda, California, where he gained an interest in flying at a young age. He is the older brother of famed aerospace designer Burt Rutan, whose many earlier original designs Dick piloted on class record-breaking flights, including Voyager.
Dick Rutan | |
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Rutan standing next to the engine of the XCOR EZ-Rocket in 2001 | |
| Born | Richard Glenn Rutan July 1, 1938 Loma Linda, California, US |
| Alma mater | Reedley Junior College |
| Occupation(s) | Air Force pilot, test pilot |
| Years active | 1959–2005 |
| Known for | Record-breaking aviator |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Geri Rutan (divorced) Kris Rutan |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Burt Rutan |
| Call sign | "Killer" (USAF) KB6LQS (FCC) |
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