Solar Impulse Entered into the Second Night of its Flight across the Pacific Ocean
Solar Impulse Begins the Crossing of the Pacific Ocean in Attempt to Break World RecordsTechnical hurdles have been overcome and a favourable weather window has finally been found. At 18:03 UTC last night (03:03 local time), Solar Impulse co-founder André Borschberg took off from Nagoya, Japan, onboard zero-fuel aircraft SI2. Solar Impulse Team Cancel Take-Off from NagoyaSadly, the Solar Impulse team had to cancel the take-off from Nagoya due to worsening weather conditions.This happened at the last minute, when pilot André Borscherg was already in the cockpit, ready to go. Let's hope that a good weather window will soon be found to allow Borschberg to reach Hawaii ! André Borschberg Successfully Lands in Nagoya, Japan
André Borschberg, the pilot of the zero-fuel aircraft, was thus forced to land in Nagoya, Japan, at 23:49 local time (14:49 UTC) - after more than 40 hours of flight. Let us hope that a weather window will soon be found to allow Borschberg to take off again and complete Solar Impulse's plan to cross the Pacific Ocean and to land in Hawaii. More information at www.solar-impulse.com. Solar Impulse Has Started Its Extraordinary Journey Across the Pacific Ocean
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It should take 5 or 6 consecutive days and nights (more than 8000 km) for Borschberg to cross the Pacific Ocean from Nanjing, China, to Hawaii, USA: an incredible challenge for a man to undertake. FAI Official Observers are on site to check that everything is done according to the FAI Sporting Code as this flight involves smashing several records of duration and distance by a solar-powered aircraft. Make sure you don't miss this historical moment and follow Solar Impulse live on Twitter, Facebook or Youtube ! Solar Impulse Team Still Waiting for Good Weather Conditions to Cross the Pacific Ocean
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