Hello, Cincy: Solar Plane To Make Unexpected Call

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Expected crosswinds and headwinds force Solar Impulse to split Friday's planned St. Louis-Washington, D.C., trip into two legs, with a stopover in Cincinnati. Read more →

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Solar Impulse Departs Phoenix, Headed To Dallas

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The remarkable, sun-fueled Solar Impulse airplane departs Phoenix at 4:47 this morning, headed to Dallas as its cross-country journey resumes. Read more →

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Solar Impulse Awaits Dallas Weather Window

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The solar-powered Solar Impulse airplane has drawn big crowds to see it in Phoenix, where it will stay until at least May 20 before resuming a cross-U.S. trip. Read more →

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Solar Impulse, Fueled By The Sun, Takes Flight

Solar Impulse on test flight earlier this week over the Golden Gate (image via Solar Impulse)

The solar-powered Solar Impulse airplane takes off from the Bay Area, headed to Phoenix on the first leg of a cross-country U.S. journey. Read more →

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Amazing Mini Solar Helicopter Aims To Wow Them In London

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London university students show off some tantalizing solar-powered helicopter pictures, and promise to show a new breakthrough on March 6. Read more →

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Solar Impulse In US To Take On Cross-Country Flight

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Solar Impulse, after a successful Europe-Africa fuel-free flight last year, arrives in California and aims to fly across the U.S. sometime after May 1. Read more →

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Solar Impulse In Europe After ‘Stimulating’ Flight

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Nearing the end of its historic journey, the solar-powered HB-SIA airplane completes a Morocco-Madrid leg despite challenging wind conditions. Read more →

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Air Force’s Secret Space Plane Used Solar In Orbit

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Its purpose is shrouded in mystery but we do know one thing about the U.S. Air Force's robotic X-37B space plane, which flew back to Earth recently after a 15-month stint in orbit -- it runs on solar. Read more →

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Solar Plane Lands In Morocco In Record Flight

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Running without fuel, the Solar Impulse plane completes its longest journey, spanning two continents, all in preparation for a global circumnavigation in 2014. Read more →

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Elektra One Personal Aircraft Goes Farther On Solar

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The Elektra One, outfitted with solar panels, looks to take personal aviation on a more eco-friendly flight, claiming a range of over 600 miles on a single charge. Read more →

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