In a momentous aviation reunion, Burt Rutan, the visionary behind groundbreaking flight designs, is set to grace the EAA AirVenture 2024, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of his VariEze canard aircraft. The renowned event is scheduled for July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Best known for iconic creations like SpaceShipOne, Voyager, and GlobalFlyer, Rutan’s journey began over half a century ago with the introduction of fiberglass canard aircraft, revolutionizing amateur-built planes. Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president, highlights Rutan’s pivotal role in transforming the aviation landscape and anticipates enthusiastic audiences for his presentations.
Rutan, an EAA lifetime member for more than 50 years, initially wowed Oshkosh in 1972 with the VariViggen, propelling canard design into the homebuilt community. His subsequent designs, including VariEze and Long-EZ, still captivate aviation…