30 Oct 2013
Ratification of Solar Impulse's Across America Mission records
The FAI has today ratified the three world records claimed by Solar Impulse pilot André Borschberg from Switzerland, following a performance flight achieved on 23 May 2013 from Phoenix to Dallas (USA).
| SUB-CLASS | TYPE OF RECORD | PERFORMANCE | DATE | CLAIMANT | STATUS | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS | Distance along a course, pre-declared waypoints | 1487.6 km | 2013-05-23 | André Borschberg (SUI) | ratified - current record | 16816 |
| CS | Free Distance | 1506.5 km | 2013-05-23 | André Borschberg (SUI) | ratified - current record | 16817 |
| CS | Straight distance, pre-declared waypoints | 1386.5 km | 2013-05-23 | André Borschberg (SUI) | ratified - current record | 16815 |
The flight was part of the Across America Mission which aimed at flying in several legs from the East to the West coast of the USA with Solar Impulse, a solar-powered aircraft.
The FAI congratulates André Borschberg and Solar Impulse project’s co-initiator Bertrand Piccard on their great achievement.
Photo credit: © Solar Impulse | Revillard | Rezo.ch
