Five days of tests in the University of Washington Kirsten Wind Tunnel has produced positive results for the Stratos Very Light Personal Jet (VLPJ). The one-fifth scale aluminum, polycarbonate, and composite model was subjected to more than 90 runs with focus on airflow over the fuselage, wings, and vertical tail.
At the end of June 2009 Solar Impulse will unveil its amazing first sun-powered prototype aircraft: HB-SIA, which will be able to fly day AND night. The June edition of Aerospace Testing International features an exclusive interview with company co-founder, pilot and CEO, André Borschberg who talks about the amazing test project.
Solar Impulse anim 3D (160 mo) © Solarimpulse / EPFL Claudio Leonardi
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