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Solar Powered Airplane
« on: July 08, 2010, 05:36:14 AM »
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Re: Solar Powered Airplane
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2010, 08:25:59 AM »
The question s, can they make it viable for something that isnt half the size of a car?

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Re: Solar Powered Airplane
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2010, 08:29:10 AM »
I wantz the solar powered airplane.

Just leave it outside on a hot summer day, then grab some friends and go flying that afternoon!  ;D
I, for one, hope this is much, much more than a reconnaissance mission.

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Re: Solar Powered Airplane
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2010, 09:04:36 AM »
As I recall, the idea is nothing new, but still, it is kind of cool. 8)
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Re: Solar Powered Airplane
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2010, 09:17:49 AM »
I wantz the solar powered airplane.

Just leave it outside on a hot summer day, then grab some friends and go flying that afternoon!  ;D
I don't think it needs to charge prior to flight, as long as you're flying in the daylight.

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Re: Solar Powered Airplane
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2010, 09:18:43 AM »
The question s, can they make it viable for something that isnt half the size of a car?

Probably not with today's technology. Or else I am sure they would have. But like anything else, it's a start.
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