André Borschberg — the pilot who broke the record for longest unrefueled solo flight — recalled the experience of flying the Si2 over the Pacific and discussed the future of Solar Impulse during his keynote speech at the Polyurethanes Technical Conference in Orlando, Florida, on Monday. On the horizon: a wrap on the round-the-world trip of the Si2, an unmanned version of the aircraft and a possible collaboration with Google.
Solar Impulse Pilot Reveals Next Steps
Key Takeaways:
- André Borschberg, pilot of the Solar Impulse 2 (Si2), shared insights from his record-breaking flight and discussed the project's future, emphasizing an innovative approach to overcoming challenges.
- The Si2, currently grounded in Hawaii for battery replacement, is scheduled to resume its pioneering round-the-world solar-powered flight in April 2016, aiming for completion by July.
- Solar Impulse's future plans include developing an unmanned version of the aircraft capable of long-duration, high-altitude flights as a sustainable alternative to satellites, and exploring educational initiatives with Google.
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