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Title: 24 hour solar powered flight
Post by: MarkS on Jul 07, 2010, 13:11:55

An experimental aircraft that draws its power from the sun is making a round-the-clock test flight. The aim is to assess whether the plane can fly in darkness, using solar cells on its wings ...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/science_and_environment/10534960.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/science_and_environment/10534960.stm)

Title: Re: 24 hour solar powered flight
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Jul 07, 2010, 17:32:26

I wonder if the Air Force paid for it?

Title: Re: 24 hour solar powered flight
Post by: PhilB on Jul 07, 2010, 18:15:21

Quote from: Space Dog on Jul 07, 2010, 17:32:26I wonder if the Air Force paid for it?

That's classified, mate :-?

Title: Re: 24 hour solar powered flight
Post by: mickw on Jul 07, 2010, 18:18:34

The Navy will shoot it down :-?

Title: Re: 24 hour solar powered flight
Post by: PhilB on Jul 07, 2010, 18:29:12

Yup, it's called rivalry between the forces :)

Title: Re: 24 hour solar powered flight
Post by: MarkS on Jul 19, 2010, 07:07:14

7 days in the air and still counting ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-10664362

Title: Re: 24 hour solar powered flight
Post by: Mac on Jul 19, 2010, 13:20:34

still going,
wow, i thought it was only for 24 hours,

Orpington Astronomical Society

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