Credit: Solar Impulse/Inhabitat
Solar Impulse II is attempting an around-the-world flight.
After waiting in Nanjing, since 21 April, for the right weather window, the plan is for Solar Impulse II to take off at 18:00 UTC today, 30 May. Next stop Hawaii. Expected flight time: 120 hours (5 days, & nights), non-stop. Auto pilot is fitted, but the single pilot is allowed only 20 minutes sleep at a time.
Solar Impulse web site
http://www.solarimpulse.com/
Live cockpit display
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