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2019 First Flights from Minden

2019 First Flights from Minden

Airbus Perlan Mission II is ready for 2019! On May 28-29, 2019 after extensive software and equipment upgrades, Perlan 2 took to the skies over Minden. Jim Payne, Tim Gardner, and Morgan Sandercock were the pilots and Dana Pierson was the new tow pilot behind a...

2019 Window and Plenum Upgrades for Perlan 2

2019 Window and Plenum Upgrades for Perlan 2

Perlan Project had several desired upgrades for the 2019 season. In January 2019 Perlan 2 was trailered from Minden to Rosamond passing Mount Whitney along the way. (Above the trailer tires in the photo.) I joked that going to Greg Scates composite shop in...

2018 – So Many Perlan “Firsts”

2018 – So Many Perlan “Firsts”

As 2018 comes to a close, it's time to look back on an awesome, amazing, ultra successful year for Perlan Project. The Airbus Perlan Mission II achieved many first-ever milestones with our core Perlan team plus our around the globe supporters. Included in this blog...

Happy Holidays from Perlan Project

Happy Holidays from Perlan Project

As we celebrate the 2018 holidays Perlan Project has much to be greatful for. Thanks Laurent for getting the delightful card created. We appreciate all our friends, fans and supporters for joining our journey toward the edge of space in 2018. As our card says "may you...

Perlan Project Meets in Minden

Perlan Project Meets in Minden

On December 7, 8, and 9 the Perlan Team met in Minden to plan for 2019. We had a mix of informal and formal gatherings. The first event was a celebratory Holiday Party at Jim and Jackie's house for team and spouses. It was lovely to toast our accomplishments of 2018...

Royal Aeronatical Society Medal for the Perlan Team

Royal Aeronatical Society Medal for the Perlan Team

On November 26 the Royal Aeronautical Society awarded a bronze medal to the Perlan team.  The awards and medals are recognized as “The most prestigious and long-standing awards in global aerospace honoring achievement, innovation and excellence.” The citation read,...

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