could a plane fly nonstop around the earth passing over both poles

Subject: could a plane fly nonstop around the earth passing over both poles

Date: Mon Dec 31 15:58:06 2001
Posted by Dan
Grade level: teacher/prof School: Campbell Collegiate
City: Regina State/Province: SK Country: Canada
Area of science: Engineering
ID: 1009832286.Eg

Message:


With unlimited funding, could modern technology build an aircraft  
capable of flying around the earth "vertically" i.e. passing
over both poles, without stopping or refueling?

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