Very large attendance for the SkySpark flight early today. Maurizio Cheli managed to fly during 8 mn reaching a top speed of 250 km/h, a record for a 100% electrically powered aircraft. The Pioneer Alpi 300 is powered by a 75-kW electric motor using brushless technology and lithium polymer batteries.
This successful flight is only an intermediate step of the programme. The team will now focus on the next goal: the hydrogen fuel cells powered engine.
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On june 10, 2009 at 8:09 pm SkySpark took off for the first time from the Turin Aeritalia airport. The goal to fly during the prestigious World Air Games 2009 has been reached. The flight is part of a long series of tests preparing the second phase of the challenge: to fly with idrogen fuel cells.
Pictures can be downloaded on www.skyspark/ftp/foto
Magneti Marelli joins the team as technical sponsor supplying the newest KCU inverter through its Motorsport Department. This high performance inverter has been developed for the Ferrari F1 car.
