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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Scherf on May 26, 2015, 12:41:57 AM

Title: Last great aviation challenge about to be attempted?
Post by: Scherf on May 26, 2015, 12:41:57 AM

Solar plane guys are planning a six-day epic to Hawaii on razor-thin margins:

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-32863205

Rather more adventure than I personally would be willing to stomach, but...

Title: Re: Last great aviation challenge about to be attempted?
Post by: DaveBB on May 26, 2015, 04:46:39 PM

Technology isn't ready yet for night flying in a solar powered plane.  What is this supposed to prove?