Solar airplane "Solar Impulse 2" challenging the world around sunlight alone succeeded across the Pacific

Solar airplane under challenge to fly around the world by solar energy "Solar Impulse 2"After arriving in Hawaii in July 2015, preparation was prepared to solve the problem but I left Hawaii on April 24, 2016 and arrived at the West Coast of California in the USA. Finally, I completed the trans-Pacific mission.

You can see how Solar Impulse 2 successfully flew between Hawaii and California in the following movie.

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It is the pilot's responsibility to prepare for the final preparation before departureBertrand-PicartMr.


Friends wishing for safety.


When the door is closed and the takeoff is over.


Solar Impulse 2 slowly began takeoff.


Staff who prays for good fight.


The control center celebrates takeoff for the time being.


Solar Impulse overlooking Hawaiian volcano 2.


"It seems to be SF but it is reality," Mr. Picard talks with excitement.


Flying over the clouds.


I am taking the sun.


People who watch the flight status of Solar Impulse 2.


Solar Impulse 2 going low enough to confirm a huge bridge.


The flight seems to be going well.


California in front of the goal is night.


At Moffett airfield, wait for Solar Impulse 2 to arrive.


Before landing, Mr. Picar is also feeling nervous.


I have no choice but to prepare for acceptance.


A camera crew awaiting arrival.


Landing permission came down from the control tower.


Solar Impulse 2 instruments are also checked on the ground.


The staff of the control center can not hide the tension.


Solar Impulse 2 appeared above the sky.


Solar Impulse taking slow landing posture.


Successful landing success with soft touch.


The staff will come over.


The control center applauds.


Mr. Picard who appeared from the cockpit.


The first voice was "Good morning, California!"


Also hugging Mr. André Borschberg who will take over and pilot.


Solar Impulse 2, who departed from the United Arab Emirates and Dubai on March 9, 2015 and went on a journey around the world, succeeded in nine sections out of thirteen sections of the whole journey. A trip with a total planned flight distance of 35,000 km will continue into the Americas crossing for New York from now on.

Details about Solar Impulse 2 's challenge will be reported on the following special site.

Solar Impulse 2 embarks on a historic flight with the help of Dassault Systèmes
http://www.3ds.com/solar-impulse/