tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16327517.post3823255817917679048..comments2024-03-26T19:19:35.144+00:00Comments on Eolake Stobblehouse thoughts: Around the world on solar power! Eolake Stobblehousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126147415891586345noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16327517.post-30486192849696575642016-08-14T04:36:06.792+00:002016-08-14T04:36:06.792+00:00@David Evans Probably no one would want to fly in...@David Evans Probably no one would want to fly in a solar-powered commercial aircraft anyway, even if possible.Joey Tribianinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16327517.post-75762578518397982672016-07-31T20:55:32.884+00:002016-07-31T20:55:32.884+00:00As regards manned flight, this is a dead-end techn...As regards manned flight, this is a dead-end technology. No-one will want to take an airline trip at 55 mph in a cramped seat with no toilet. The only way this aircraft could fly faster is to reduce the wing area, and then you also lose solar cell area and are no better off.<br /><br />Its real importance is as a demonstrator for long-endurance unmanned platforms.David Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13590531184544289491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16327517.post-89075754164456355802016-07-26T12:59:17.750+00:002016-07-26T12:59:17.750+00:00I've kind of been watching this and it's a...I've kind of been watching this and it's a truly amazing feat.<br /><br />One thing to take of note however, there were probably no vampires on the plane..<br />:-)Tommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307451585911959063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16327517.post-85698202120729003522016-07-26T12:58:14.484+00:002016-07-26T12:58:14.484+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307451585911959063noreply@blogger.com