Solar impulse completes round the world trip
Q. The first solar powered flight called Solar Impulse has completed the round the world flight. What is the name of its pilot?- Published on 02 Aug 16a. Andre Borschberg
b. Bertrand Piccard
c. Both of the above
d. Neither of the above
ANSWER: Both of the above
The first round the world solar powered trip was completed when Solar Impulse piloted by Bertrand Picard and Andre Borschberg landed in Abu Dhabi.
- The voyage began from Abu Dhabi in March last year.
- 17 stage journey covered 42,000 km taking in 4 continents, 3 seas and 2 oceans.