The jet plane GlobalFlyer, in which Steve Fossett (of global ballooning fame) plans to fly non-stop around the world without refueling may try the feat early next year. The jet has been designed by Burt Rutan, the man behind the first private spacecraft, SpaceShipOne.

Virgin Atlantic boss Sir Richard Branson is the backer of the GlobalFlyer. He is the reserve pilot for the flight, even though he does not have his pilot's license.

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