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Ratification of Solar Impulse's Across America Mission records

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The FAI has today ratified the three world records claimed by Solar Impulse pilot André Borschberg from Switzerland, following a performance flight achieved on 23 May 2013 from Phoenix to Dallas (USA).

Sub-ClassType of RecordPerformanceDateClaimantStatusId
CS Distance along a course, pre-declared waypoints 1487.6 km 2013-05-23 André Borschberg (SUI) ratified - current record 16816
CS Free Distance 1506.5 km 2013-05-23 André Borschberg (SUI) ratified - current record 16817
CS Straight distance, pre-declared waypoints 1386.5 km 2013-05-23 André Borschberg (SUI) ratified - current record 16815

The flight was part of the Across America Mission which aimed at flying in several legs from the East to the West coast of the USA with Solar Impulse, a solar-powered aircraft.

The FAI congratulates André Borschberg and Solar Impulse project’s co-initiator Bertrand Piccard on their great achievement.

Photo credit: © Solar Impulse | Revillard | Rezo.ch