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Solar-Powered Plane Flies for 26 Hours
“I’ve been a pilot for 40 years now, but this flight has been the most incredible one of my flying career,” Mr. Borschberg said as he landed, according to a statement from the organizers of the project. “Just sitting there and watching the battery charge level rise and rise thanks to the sun. I have just flown more than 26 hours without using a drop of fuel and without causing any pollution.” (more)

Solar-Powered Plane Flies for 26 Hours

“I’ve been a pilot for 40 years now, but this flight has been the most incredible one of my flying career,” Mr. Borschberg said as he landed, according to a statement from the organizers of the project. “Just sitting there and watching the battery charge level rise and rise thanks to the sun. I have just flown more than 26 hours without using a drop of fuel and without causing any pollution.” (more)

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    I read about this plane yesterday. The plane looks really weird but kudos for it being solar powered.
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    Awesome! Now take away the pilot, replace with a computer and you got one hell of a drone.
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