It’s been dream of Swiss glider pilot Yves Gerster to fly his motorglider from the Italian Alps to the island of Corsica and back without fossil fuel help (except for takeoff and initial climb). See how he did in this nicely produced video.
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Key Takeaways:
- Swiss glider pilot Yves Gerster embarked on an ambitious journey to fly his motorglider from the Italian Alps to Corsica and back.
- The core challenge of the flight was to complete the round trip almost entirely without fossil fuel assistance, using it only for takeoff and initial climb.
- A video details the successful execution of this unique and eco-conscious aviation feat.
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