Skies turn green for NASA/Google flight challenge

by Andy Smith  |  September 29, 2011  |  Image 7 of 16

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The Langelaan Aeronautics LLC / Pipistrel-Penn State University from Pennsylvania, is led by Jack Langelaan. Their twin fuselage motor glider, called  the Taurus G4,  features a 145 kW electric motor, lithium-ion batteries, and retractable landing gear.

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