AIRSHIPS - SOLAR IMPULSE
From CAIRO to ABU DHABI
Pilot: Bertrand Piccard
http://www.solarimpulse.com/leg-17-from-Cairo-to-Abu_Dhabi
Pilot: Bertrand Piccard
http://www.solarimpulse.com/leg-17-from-Cairo-to-Abu_Dhabi
"The Mission Control Center team has identified a weather window that could allow us to overcome the high temperatures across Saudi Arabia and hopefully land in Abu Dhabi after 48 hours."
"Bertrand Piccard and Si2 are flying at the speed of 30kts and at the altitude of 10'200ft: 11% of the flight completed."
"Bertrand Piccard and Si2 are flying at the speed of 30kts and at the altitude of 10'200ft: 11% of the flight completed."
Time of departure | 23rd July 2016 23:28 UTC |
Flight Time | 0d 6h 41m 49s |
Distance | 391 km (14 %) |
Altitude | 10690 ft (3258 m) |
Batteries charge | 38% (charging) |
Energy Neutral in | 8h 34m |
Solar Energy | 28 kWh |
LEG 17 LIVE: Solar Impulse Airplane - InFlight Day 1 from Cairo