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Stratolaunch Lumbers on Toward First Flight

A video shows progress in the extensive taxi testing that preceded the first flight.

Pia Bergqvist

Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 11:10 PM ET

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Stratolaunch Systems Corp has released a video demonstrating significant progress in the taxi testing of its massive aircraft.
The dual-fuselage, six-engine jet, which is the world's largest by wingspan (385 feet), reached speeds of 40 knots and verified control responses during these tests.
These extensive taxi tests are a critical step preceding the aircraft's upcoming first flight.

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Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.