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 confirmed that the Solar Impulse 2 (Si2), currently grounded for battery replacement after overheating, is scheduled to complete its record-setting round-the-world flight by July 2016.
- Solar Impulse is developing an unmanned version of the aircraft capable of six-month continuous high-altitude flight, aiming to provide a sustainable alternative to satellites.
- The project is exploring potential educational initiatives through ongoing discussions with Google, driven by an innovative spirit that views obstacles as opportunities for better solutions.
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