Paris Madrid Green Air-Race 2011
This race was to commemorate the original race in 1911 from Paris to Madrid. 10 ultralight designs compeated, proving you can fly a two place ultralights (US light sport) long distances. A Pipistrel Sinus won, flying the 823 miles burning 17 gallons of fuel! We started at the famous la Ferté-Alais aerodrome, with many well preserved vintage aircraft, also pictured below. The event video is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnykUO3mROU
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