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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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solar plane
solar powered flying wing:

http://www.strangevehicles.com/content/item/132428.html
 
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I wonder how it works at night!
 
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Good thought. I'll be certain to make my reservations only for morning flights.
 
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It was flown out of Hawaii, but it crashed into the sea. If I remember correct, it would/could fly for 24 hours due to the solar cell's as well as the low friction motors.
 
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