The final tests and adjustments are underway this week at the Swiss Aeropole in Payerne to kick off the preparatory flight campaign for the altitude record attempt scheduled this summer in Sion — and which the whole team is convinced will be a success!
The “song” of HB-SXA once again echoed through its home base. On Monday, various thrust tests were carried out with the aircraft secured to the ground, at different engine speeds and with various settings of the new variable-pitch propeller. The results were (very) conclusive: a thrust of around 200 kg was measured.
To the ear, one noticeable difference: the propeller’s sound is now one or two tones lower than before! But what beautiful solar music it is.
Ground tests, including taxiing, are continuing. We can’t wait to hear HB-SXA soaring through the skies again. It’s just around the corner…
