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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: Simon on November 19, 2009, 21:51

Title: Tests loom for record solar plane
Post by: Simon on November 19, 2009, 21:51

The prototype of a solar-powered plane destined for a record round-the-world journey will make its first trip across a runway on Thursday and Friday.

This week saw the Solar Impulse plane outside its hangar for the first time, with tests of its engines and computer.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8367214.stm

Title: Re: Tests loom for record solar plane
Post by: sam on November 19, 2009, 22:08

cool!

Title: Re: Tests loom for record solar plane
Post by: GillE on November 19, 2009, 23:42

There was me thinking that Record, maker of woodworking tools, had produced a hand plane that was solar powered.

What a disappointment!

Title: Re: Tests loom for record solar plane
Post by: Simon on November 19, 2009, 23:47

Sorry Gill!   :)x