Solar Impulse was still in flight test phase when Markus Scherdel, the experienced test pilot, was put to a challenge by strong crosswinds during landing. Si2 returned from a flight to Payerne Airfield and performed a planned low approach before landing. A go around and subsequent approach takes on average 20 minutes, during which the winds increased significantly and unexpectedly to 4 knots crosswind component. The pilot had no other option but to land despite the situation as the weather was rapidly deteriorating. Right before landing, the pilot got gust from the side, blowing the plane off the runway to the right. He then needed to correct back to the center line. Markus never lost his smile, although he was imposed a great work load, trying to avoid landing next to the runway or losing balance. This demonstrates how Solar Impulse is sensitive to turbulences.
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