Super High Altitude Flying (just for fun)

[gofastclint]

High Altitude flight has always got my attention, The closer civilians get to space the better in my opinion.

 

I have been sketching a twin tail glider powered by a single, small and efficient turbo fan engine, to be used as a super high altitude vehicle.

 

It is just a project to entertain me in my spare time, I will build a flyable model to test flight qualities.

 

The real plane would be towed to a maximum height of a standard tow aircraft to save on fuel, then the turbo fan would be started for its high altitude run.

 

I would like to know what special needs this aircraft would need over a standard jet, for example, Fuel additives, insulation etc.

 

I plan on the pilot using a life support suit the same as the late Steve Fossett used in his high altitude glider flight. to eliminate the cost and weight of a pressurized cabin.