Confidence, assurance, guarantees \u2013 these are important words to the SolarStratos team. We always strive to fulfil our promises, however in the experimental environment that we operate in, they are sometimes very difficult words to live up to. On the one hand because we are trying to achieve something exceptional, something never before accomplished and on the other, because we sometimes have to rely on resources outside of our project (and sphere of control) that have the potential of making us waste a lot of time\u2026<\/p>\n
Here is the good news: after a very busy year of waiting, our SolarStratos aircraft is almost ready to fly again. The fuselage has been optimised and mounted with a new trim. The electrical circuit has also been optimised and made lighter. And the new wings are being built and will be assembled in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe whole technical team has worked very hard, everyone has been extremely positive and supportive,\u201d said Rapha\u00ebl Domjan, who is more impatient than ever to get back behind the controls and airborne. But before he can do that, the plane will be handed over to test pilots Damian Hischier and Miguel Iturmendi.<\/p>\n
The team will of course keep you up to date with developments and dates for the first flight.<\/p>\n
The aircraft has been fitted with a new 170cm propeller, 30cm longer than the original prop. It is better adapted to high altitude flights and will offer better propulsion.<\/p>\n
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