Winds Keep Voyager Grounded
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MOJAVE, Calif. — A test flight for the Voyager aircraft was postponed today due to high winds in the Mojave Desert. The flight was rescheduled on Saturday for the experimental plane, which pilots hope to fly around the world without stopping or refueling. No time was set for the rescheduled flight, which is expected to last two or three hours, spokesman Peter Riva said.
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