BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
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Re: BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
Thanks André!
Seems that the ground crew have what they need to throw a nice party tonight
Seems that the ground crew have what they need to throw a nice party tonight
Fabien
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Re: BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
Route is now Diekirch - Liège - Westerloo - EBBR.
Expect visual approach 25R for the moment
Expect visual approach 25R for the moment
Re: BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
Wind direction / speed keep changing. Decision on runway choice can still change. Brussels Airport will update around 20.00hrs.
André
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Re: BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
What's best, checking their Twitter or another Brussels Airport webpage ?sn26567 wrote: Brussels Airport will update around 20.00hrs.
Re: BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
Solar Impulse just passed North of Liège, heading straight towards Tongeren.
André
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Re: BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
They will react faster on Twitter!samuel70 wrote:What's best, checking their Twitter or another Brussels Airport webpage ?sn26567 wrote: Brussels Airport will update around 20.00hrs.
Now at Herk-de-Stad, heading straight to Diest.
André
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Re: BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
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 )
Re: BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
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.
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.
Last edited by hvs89 on 13 May 2011, 18:52, edited 1 time in total.
Re: BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
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 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 )
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Re: BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
Is he in a holding now? Close to Herentals (Sint Jozef Olen) ...
Re: BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
Over Putte now... I'm hoping for a 20 landing.
Weather seems to allow it? EBBR 131750Z 21004KT CAVOK 17/06 Q1018 NOSIG
Weather seems to allow it? EBBR 131750Z 21004KT CAVOK 17/06 Q1018 NOSIG
Thomas
Re: BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
where is he now
still landing on runway 25r
still landing on runway 25r
Re: BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
eta please???
Re: BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
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 !
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 !
Tot hier en verder
Re: BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
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
This is about as close as I'll cut it with a 200mm lens on an FX body:
BIGGER HERE
Thomas
Re: BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
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.
But it seems to be difficult. He is now flying in circels.
Re: BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
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.
Everything is going very very well, they say.
Re: BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
he was beautifull one-- many lights on it
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Re: BRU 13/05/2011 Solar Impulse
He passed just above my head...what a landing speed ...beautiful led lighting on the wings !
Again a wonderful experience !
Christian
Again a wonderful experience !
Christian