The Perlan glider team is continuing its mission to reach greater heights. The team is currently in South America attempting to catch the mountain waves of the Patagonia mountain range in the southwestern corner of Argentina.
Perlan 2 Glider Continues Record-Breaking Mission
Key Takeaways:
- The Perlan glider team is currently in Patagonia, Argentina, continuing its mission to reach greater heights by catching mountain waves.
- On August 17th, Perlan 2 was towed to a record-breaking altitude of over 44,000 feet, marking the highest glider tow ever recorded, and subsequently soared for three hours.
- The team is making design adjustments, such as modifying cockpit windows, to address frosting issues caused by severe high-altitude temperatures.
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