In message , Steve Firth
writes
Clive wrote:
In message , Steve Firth
writes
Someone pedalled an aircraft across the Channel in 1977,
I remember Gossamer Albatross crossing the channel under pedal power,
I didn't realise it was so long ago. Didn't they win a prize that
had been outstanding for about 50 years?

Yes, they did and as mentioned the same designer/team created another
"gossamer" which flew powered by solar cells from Paris to London. An
incredible feat but not one that leads to viable electric powered
aircraft.
Please don't put me in a class of D. Drivel & Co.
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Clive