http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwp5TwJccyA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X_vluYuRZo
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/04/video-solar-impulse-flying-on-sunshine-power/
Some facts about Solar Impulse...........
This is pure solar plane. This single seater has four motors powered by 12000 photovoltaic cells averaging 6000 watts. Lithium batteries store energy for night flight and weighs quarter of the plane's weight. A computer optimizes the power use and gives flight data to the pilot which helps pilot maximized efficiency by deciding when to climb and when to glide.
The plane weighs 3400 lbs, max altitude 28000 ft, max speed 43 mph, 30 hp, wingspan 200 ft (close to that of a B747-400).
Flight completed :thumbsup:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38142746/ns/technology_and_science/
Wow... this thing is literally "walking" through air !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3--_3iw6j40
Yup, awesome plane that.
http://www.solarimpulse.com/blog/2011/05/13/a-warm-welcome-in-brussells/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1KbuHTDto4
such a beautiful aircraft :'(
http://www.fastcoexist.com/1681477/take-a-time-lapse-look-inside-a-solar-powered-plane
http://www.designboom.com/technology/suntoucher-solar-powered-aircraft-concept-by-samuel-nicz/