Solar Impulse: Zero-fuel plane lands in Cairo

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http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-36781197

Solar Impulse: Zero-fuel plane lands in Cairo

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From the section Science & Environment

The Sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse has finished its penultimate flight, landing in Egypt's capital, Cairo. It took off from the Spanish city of Seville at 04:20 GMT on Monday, taking just over 48 hours to make the trip.

The zero-fuel aircraft is now in the home straight of its bid to circumnavigate the globe. Its final stop is Abu Dhabi, where the challenge began in March 2015. The two pilots sharing flying duties will each take one more turn at the controls.
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BBC science correspondent Jonathan Amos says they will now have to be particularly careful not to expose the solar cells on the plane to too much heat when it is stationary on the ground in Cairo.
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1. Auntie Beeb is doing good service on this story.

I am a fan of Jonathon Amos for his science reporting.

Check out the BBC Science podcast.
Science in Action

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2. An incredible pic. Solar Impulse over the pyramids.

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4. Beautiful. (n/t)

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3. K & R ......

Thanks for linking this. Great stuff!!