Today, the Swiss pioneer Bertrand Piccard had his great day. The Solarimpulse took to the skies for the first time today, 7th April 2010 in Payerne.
In case you shouldn’t know it, he is the first to attempt a round-the-world flight by solar power. During the day solar cells power the aircraft and charge batteries. When the sun is below the horizon, the aircraft draws its energy from the battieres.
From the very beginning the venture has fascinated professionals and the public. Some have rejected the idea as useless and a dream of fancy without any potential for aviation. Do you think Solar Impulse is a good idea or not?
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Posted by Daniel Stanislaus Martel 
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