Revolutionary aeroplane Solar Impulse

Solar Impulse, the solar powered aircraft has completed a 26-hour test flight through the night of 7-8th of July 2010.

The revolutionary aeroplane, piloted by Solar Impulse project founder André Borschberg, reached an altitude of 28,000 feet before descending from the night sky. The flight was powered by the 12,000 solar panels built into its 63.4 meter wing and its 400kg of batteries, which were fully charged during its daylight ascent…more info under www.solarimpulse.com