Re: Reality check time?
I'm pretty sure they do not plan to power the aircraft by solar power.
Solar would actually be the most viable idea here - once above cloud, there really is quite a bit of sun to be had. But you'd still need fuel for below-cloud operations - including all the usual reserves for emergencies, and you'd be force to operate daylight-only. Airlines won't like that...
Vic.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
