21, 2022 shows the flight of an ornithopter developed by Beihang University. (Beihang University/Handout via Xinhua) They have potential applications in many fields, such as Mars exploration, airport bird repelling and near-space aircraft study, Zhao said. Ornithopters imitate the flapping-wing flight of birds, bats and insects. After optimization of its power system and wing dynamics, its performance soared, reaching the best possible condition to create the world record. The previous flying durations of ornithopters worldwide were short, most of which could last just around half an hour, which was significantly behind other types of conventional aircraft, so the world record had been unoccupied, Zhao added.ĭuring previous flight tests, the Chinese aircraft lasted just 53 minutes. Zhao Longfei, an associate researcher at the university's Research Institute for Frontier Science and a member of the research team, said the team applied for the Guinness challenge in October 2021. Powered by lithium-ion battery, the flapper drone weighs 1.6 kg, has a wingspan of 2 meters and is capable of flying at a speed of 10 meters per second. The university unveiled the Guinness World Records certificate in its press release. 21 (Xinhua) - A Chinese university research team has set a Guinness record for the longest flight duration of an ornithopter, an unmanned aircraft that flies by flapping its mechanical wings.īuilt by researchers and students from the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, also known as Beihang University, the birdlike machine flew continuously for 1 hour 30 minutes and 4.98 seconds.Ī video released Thursday shows the record-setting flight (single charge) that took place in an open ground in Beijing on July 21. (Beihang University/Handout via Xinhua)īEIJING, Oct. 21, 2022 shows the flight of an ornithopter developed by Beihang University. The Everest Base Camp route is dotted with local tea houses where most trekkers spend the night.ĭue to the high popularity and demand the Everest Base Camp cost might seem higher than your expectations, but it’s definitely worth it.This photo taken on Jan. This trek is not only famous just because of the world’s highest mountain but also for its villages, local inhabitants, unique culture, and colorful festivals. The adventure can definitely be a lifetime experience. Discover a land where the people and the environment are as stagnant as the mighty Himalayas. Trekking through the Mount Everest base camp region offers surprising and hidden mountain views, and opportunities to get a glimpse into the culture and lifestyle of The Sherpas (World Famous Mountain climbers). This trek submerges you in the unique natural beauty and cultural heritage of the region. The Everest Trekking Tour is a majestic walk in the land of the Himalayas. CASA is expected to make a decision soon on permanent changes to Qantas’s fatigue risk management system (FRMS), which includes proposed changes to rosters and maximum planned flying durations allowed for crews.

Use the acclimatization days to gain an understanding of the daily life of the Sherpas.

The mesmerizing view of Himalayan vistas.

Spring and Autumn season are the best time to trek Everest Base Camp.

Go across Sagarmatha National Park with its distinctive plants as well as animal.

Take a flight to Lukla Airport - Hillary Tenzing Airport.

View the sunlight set on Mount Everest from Kala Patthar.

You'll pass hilltop monasteries, Himalayan market towns, and craggy peaks as you follow in the footsteps of famous mountaineers-eventually making your way to the iconic starting point for all Everest expeditions. You'll enjoy breathtaking mountain vistas and the feeling of being quite high in the Himalayas. This high-altitude trek through Sherpa country brings you to the base of the world's tallest peak. Everest Base Camp Trek takes you up and down the main trekking route in the heart of Solukhumbu. While there are many other beautiful places in the Khumbu region, if getting to the EBC base camp is your main objective, this journey is for you.

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