BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse

SpottairBRU · Post by **SpottairBRU** » 13 May 2011, 16:38

Thanks André!

Seems that the ground crew have what they need to throw a nice party tonight

hvs89 · Post by **hvs89** » 13 May 2011, 16:49

Route is now Diekirch - Liège - Westerloo - EBBR.
Expect visual approach 25R for the moment

Post by **sn26567** » 13 May 2011, 17:13

Wind direction / speed keep changing. Decision on runway choice can still change. Brussels Airport will update around 20.00hrs.

samuel70 · Post by **samuel70** » 13 May 2011, 17:27

sn26567 wrote: Brussels Airport will update around 20.00hrs.

What's best, checking their Twitter or another Brussels Airport webpage ?

Post by **sn26567** » 13 May 2011, 17:37

Solar Impulse just passed North of Liège, heading straight towards Tongeren.

Post by **sn26567** » 13 May 2011, 18:08

samuel70 wrote:
sn26567 wrote: Brussels Airport will update around 20.00hrs.
What's best, checking their Twitter or another Brussels Airport webpage ?

They will react faster on Twitter!

Now at Herk-de-Stad, heading straight to Diest.

andorra-airport · Post by **andorra-airport** » 13 May 2011, 18:46

What amazes me, is that the "actual batteries load" is 100% for a long time now (if true). Correct me if I am wrong, but I guess he gets more (solar) energy then he is using. (Dreaming of airplanes in 2050

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hvs89 · Post by **hvs89** » 13 May 2011, 18:49

Andorra you're right ! An hour ago in an interview, they said they are gaining more energy than their consumption.

For information, they are now discussing about which holding pattern to use.
Holding 1 -> BRUNO -> Holding 2 -> Approach (RWY not yet assigned)
For information : Bruno -> holding 2 = 50 min flight

ETA is still planned around 21:00, because that's the only moment where traffic is very low at BRU.

samuel70 · Post by **samuel70** » 13 May 2011, 18:51

andorra-airport wrote:What amazes me, is that the "actual batteries load" is 100% for a long time now (if true). Correct me if I am wrong, but I guess he gets more (solar) energy then he is using. (Dreaming of airplanes in 2050 )

That's correct, I just heard André confirming that on a Belgian radio intreview (RTBF). The plane has more power than it needs.

andorra-airport · Post by **andorra-airport** » 13 May 2011, 19:37

Is he in a holding now? Close to Herentals (Sint Jozef Olen) ...

Post by **KriVa** » 13 May 2011, 20:20

Over Putte now... I'm hoping for a 20 landing.
Weather seems to allow it? EBBR 131750Z 21004KT CAVOK 17/06 Q1018 NOSIG

ups 747 · Post by **ups 747** » 13 May 2011, 20:22

where is he now
still landing on runway 25r

ups 747 · Post by **ups 747** » 13 May 2011, 20:25

eta please???

Zorba · Post by **Zorba** » 13 May 2011, 20:30

From Brussels Airport tweet:

BrusselsAirport: +++ Confirmed: landing is scheduled on RWY 25R in 15 minutes +++ ^jv

EDIT: Or not ...

BrusselsAirport: Oh no! Change of RWY' landeing on 02/20 !

Post by **KriVa** » 13 May 2011, 20:51

He just passed west of Kampenhout.
This is about as close as I'll cut it with a 200mm lens on an FX body:

BIGGER HERE

Atlantis · Post by **Atlantis** » 13 May 2011, 21:05

He was now flying above our hometown (Meise), very very slow but oh so nice.
But it seems to be difficult. He is now flying in circels.

Passenger · Post by **Passenger** » 13 May 2011, 21:12

http://www.solarimpulse.com live coverage says he's just waiting for landing clearance by ATC. There is a bit too much other traffic at this very moment.

Everything is going very very well, they say.

Post by **KriVa** » 13 May 2011, 21:41

Touchdown @ 21.39LT on RWY 02

ups 747 · Post by **ups 747** » 13 May 2011, 21:54

he was beautifull one-- many lights on it

turbopilot · Post by **turbopilot** » 13 May 2011, 21:59

He passed just above my head...what a landing speed

...beautiful led lighting on the wings !

Again a wonderful experience !

Christian

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