Blog posts | Perlan Project

Gliding Convention in Germany

Miguel Iturmendi made a presentation on the Perlan Project on Saturday, October 31, 2015, at the Gliding Convention that was held at the Convention Center in Freudenstadt, Germany.

It was a fantastic event! Hundreds of people received information and brochures about the Airbus Perlan Mission II. Around 1200 people attended the presentation. The event was busy and the Perlan 2 model and stand was at the entrance for the event. There was a high degree of curiosity and many questions answered regarding the aircraft and the project.

Teachers in Space - CubeSat Contest

January 11, 2016

Perlan CubeSat Contest: High Altitude Experiments with an Exciting Twist

Teachers in Space has teamed up with Perlan to bring space science directly into the classroom.

The Impossible Spar Has Been Saved

The wing spar that was impossible to assemble has passed its ultimate test. This was a really important milestone, more important than the first flight. We knew it was going to fly and we had enough analysis and simulation done to know what it would be like to fly. But this spar test was a much bigger unknown. We truly didn't know if it would pass the test.

First Flight Reception

September 23, 2015

Press Conference and Reception following the First Flight of the Perlan 2.

Airbus Perlan 2 First Flight

September 23, 2015

These beautiful photos of the first flight of Perlan 2 were taken by Jamie Darcy from Airbus from the chase helicopter.

First Fight of Perlan 2 Before Launch

On the morning of first flight of the Perlan 2 glider, we had just a few people on the line for launch.

Einar Enevoldson, the visionary of The Perlan Project, shook the chief pilot, Jim Payne's,
hand symbolizing the passing of the baton from the Perlan 1 to the Perlan 2 glider.

Prep for First Flight

On Sunday before first flight some practice tows with a masked DG had been done at Minden with Silvio and same SoaringNV Pawnee that would be used for actual First Flight. Jim was in front with Perlan-style masked canopy and Morgan was in back with clear canopy. Both pilots were happy with the visibility.

Reno Air Races 2015

We are currently displaying the glider at the Reno Air Races. We have a lot of supporters in ths region and we promised to show them the glider. We will be here until Sunday afternoon, if you are in the area and can come and see it.