How long did it take to build the plane?
It took 12 years.
How long was the journey?
13 hours.
Did the batteries have more or less energy when the plane landed?
They had more energy.
What kind of family does Bertrand Piccard come from?
A family of explorers.
What was the plane like?
Very light with long wings covered with solar panels.
Who was waiting at Brussels Airport?
Piccard's team and a large crowd of people.
What did Piccard promise in 1999?
He promised to fly around the world without any fuel.
What did people do when the plane landed?
They cheered
What was the weather like in Belgium?
Windy.
Between which two countries was its first international flight?
Switzerland and Belgium.
What happened to the batteries during the flight?
They were charging.
What was the plane called?
Solar impulse.