Perlan Glider project may fly to the edge of the atmosphere

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Published on October 23, 2015 10:33:07 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhsNsKv7Zf8

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The Perlan Glider is set to make some record-breaking flights. Researchers and pilots think using updrafts near tall mountain ranges could push the lightweight aircraft to altitudes near 90,000 feet - three times as high as jetliners fly - and do it without any engine power!

But in order to safely fly that high, the Perlan glider needs some special equipment. DT's Drew Prindle has the details.

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