Those who are not tracking this, this is one of the most ambitious green project in the field of aviation in recent times, which aims at highlighting the importance of renewable energy and the spirit of innovation. The aircraft?s wings are covered by more than 17,000 solar cells that recharge the plane?s batteries. It flies ideally at around 25 knots, or 45 km/h.Solar Impulse-2 is slated to make 12 stops during its 35,000-km journey, including in China and Myanmar, before it crosses over the Pacific Ocean. It will then land in Hawaii and the US Midwest and East Coast before flying over the Atlantic Ocean. It may also stop in southern Europe or North Africa, depending on weather conditions.
If this entire trip is successful, it will open a new chapter in green travel around the world and so everybody is tracking this flight path all over the world...Even all of us can track the flight online through their website (www.solarimpulse.com), which is fully loaded with many interactive facilities like chatting, live status, photos etc..
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@Christy : Yesterday it was a 16 hrs flight from Muscat to Ahmedabad...successful!! in coming months, it has a plan to cross pacific...that would be the real challenge...
Posted 11-03-2015 23:20
Thx Bindu...yes, I am tracking the event very closely as this will be one of the major break through (if successful)...Thx for your feedback
Posted 11-03-2015 23:19
Thx a lot Rahul, Rohan and arushi for your comments...
Posted 11-03-2015 23:18
Thanks for highlighting this good news , Unmesh.
Once successful , it will certainly open new avenues for aviation industry , reduce air fares and what not!
Posted 11-03-2015 15:29
This is Great news Unmesh.
The longest stretch of non-stop flight of Solar Impulse II shall be 5 days & 5 nights over the pacific ocean. The pilots can take a maximum 20 min nap in that period.
Incredible Indeed.
All the best to them & wish them a safe completion of this world tour.
Posted 11-03-2015 13:53
Thank you for sharing this incredible news!
It's as surprising as man landing on the moon for me.
It's really a meaningful leap toward the era of renewable energy resources.
I couldn't imaging that it would make it that far cross the ocean.
Posted 11-03-2015 11:20
Thank you for updating us once more about the world tour of Solar Impulse II. I hope this challenge on accomplishment provides a new dimension in the field of aviation. CHEErs to this green flight :)
Posted 11-03-2015 11:08
A great green flight. I have high expectations
thanks for report Unmesh
Posted 11-03-2015 02:18