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Solar Plane Founders — Reddit Ask Me Anything May 31 1:00PM ET

May 30, 201312 years ago Amber Archangel 1 Comment

Reddit’s hosting an “Ask Me Anything” with the pilots of Solar Impulse on Friday, May 31, at 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT / 19:00 CET André Borschberg, new absolute world distance record holder in solar aviation, and Bertrand Piccard, initiator and chairman of Solar Impulse, are both pilots of the well-traveled zero-fuel … [continued]

New Solar Aviation World Distance Record Set By Solar Impulse

May 24, 201312 years ago Amber Archangel 0 Comments

The Solar Impulse, flying from Phoenix to Dallas this week, set an absolute distance world record for solar-powered aviation. The departure from Phoenix was picture perfect. After a blessing from the Apache Spiritual Leader and the well-timed assistance of their ground crew, Solar Impulse lifted off so quickly it seemed nearly … [continued]