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]
“What better way to demonstrate the importance of the pioneering, innovative spirit than by achieving ‘impossible’ things with renewable energy and highlighting new solutions for environmental problems?” asks the Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) team. The Si2 team isn’t just preparing for the world’s first flight around the entire globe using … [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. 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. The pilots of Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) have been diligently testing the solar-powered aircraft for the 2015 round-the-world flight. This first in aviation history will take the pilots, the crew and the entire Si2 team around the world: crossing oceans and continents. Si2 first took to the skies in June, soaring across … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. Solar Impulse 2, the solar aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, today (2 June 2014) carried out its first flight out of the Payerne aerodrome in Switzerland. Solar Impulse 2 #FIRSTFLIGHT | Bertrand Piccard (left) and André Borschberg (right) congratulate test pilot, Markus Scherdel | 2014.06.02 | © Solar Impulse | Revillard | Rezo.ch Best-Of Solar … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. BREAKING NEWS from the Solar Impulse team: #FIRSTFLIGHT MONDAY June, 2 Solar Impulse 2 will be taking-off tomorrow for its maiden flight. It is a great moment for everyone who has built this revolutionary solar airplane. #Si2 has now been approved by the authorities, and is ready for this summer’s test … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. Watch the discussion between André Borschberg—CEO, Co-Founder & Pilot of Solar Impulse—and students from the MIT Aeronautics Astronautics Unified Engineering class, led by Professor Olivier de Weck. An MIT Unified Engineering & Solar Impulse Hangout On Air The topic of discussion above is the challenges of building a solar airplane, … [continued]
