Originally published on 1Sun4All. As the world waits with breath that is bated for the attempt by Solar Impulse 2 to set a new world record, in a field they are establishing — the first Round-The-World flight in an aircraft without one drop of fuel — Bertrand Piccard, President, initiator, and one … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. In less than 3 weeks, the First Round-The-World Solar Flight is scheduled to depart Abu Dhabi. This adventure is a way for Bertrand Piccard, President and initiator, and André Borschberg, CEO and co-founder — the 2 pilots of Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) — to demonstrate how pioneering spirit, innovation, and clean technologies can change the world. … [continued]
“A great historic first: for such an adventure, as for any premiere, there are no references. We were, and will be, faced with a number of challenges, leading us to push the limits of technological, human and piloting performance,” the Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) team writes. Crossing the Pacific and Atlantic oceans introduces … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. As the Solar Impulse team prepares to make aviation history by attempting to circumnavigate the globe in an airplane that is entirely powered by the sun and designed to demonstrate how pioneering spirit, innovation, and clean technologies can change the world, I will bring you all the latest news … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. Solar Impulse is about to make aviation history and on behalf of the Solar Impulse pilots, team and partners, you are invited to follow this sensational adventure as they take to the air in late February or early March. On CleanTechnica we will carry all the latest breaking news about the historic … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. Fans of Solar Impulse 2, the news is out! The first ever Round-The-World solar flight official global route has been announced by Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, the Swiss co-founders and pilots of Solar Impulse 2 (Si2), in Abu Dhabi today, January 20, 2014. Solar Impulse 2 Airplane is … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. The first Round-The-World Solar Flight with Solar Impulse has designated China as a key stop along the way. With two landings planned in China and a partnership with Sina — one of the top media companies in China — Bertrand Piccard & André Borschberg announced their intention with Solar Impulse, … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. Today in Payerne, Switzerland, Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg launched Solar Impulse 2, their new single-seat solar aircraft designed to take up the challenge of the first round-the-world solar flight (without any fuel whatsoever) in 2015. If you missed the presentation, check out CleanTechnica’s exclusive coverage and three Solar Impulse videos shared … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. The Solar Impulse team reports that Solar Impulse 2 will be unveiled on April 9th 2014, from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm Swiss time in Payerne, Switzerland. We can follow the official presentation of the Round-The-World Solar Airplane, live on solarimpulse.com. Insider 23: How to Assemble a 72m Wing on a Carbon Fiber … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. At 08.00 am (local time) on December 20 2013, Bertrand Piccard completed the 72H non-stop flight simulation begun 3 days earlier in Dübendorf, Switzerland, reports Solar Impulse. After André Borschberg in 2012, Bertrand confronted the human challenge of very long flights and drew many lessons in preparation for the first … [continued]
