SolarStratos, piloted by our eco-explorer Rapha\u00ebl Domjan, and extreme sports professional, \u2018bird-woman\u2019 G\u00e9raldine Fasnacht joined forces in June for a high-flying performance in the skies above Verbier, Switzerland, setting a historic world premiere for the first ever wingsuit flight from an electric and solar aircraft. This was one of several world firsts achieved that day and was the result of long and thorough preparation that carefully combined innovative techniques and risk management.<\/p>\n
Beyond the magic of the flight over the Valais Alps and the resort of Verbier, this extraordinary achievement demonstrated the unlimited potential of renewable energies and of solar energy in particular. For Rapha\u00ebl Domjan the stunt was about showing that \u201cSolarStratos is committed to making all generations dream of cleaner and more environmentally friendly aviation solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n
The SolarStratos team would like to thank its partners and the many people present at the Val de Bagnes resort, as well as Sion airport, the Federal Office of Civil Aviation and Skyguide, who made this world premiere possible in ideal conditions.<\/p>\n
Relive the premiere in pictures:<\/p>\n