August 11, 2008 5:30 PM PDT
A view inside the Pipistrel, whose company engineers showed up at this year's race. The company also modified the craft to specifications of the challenge. For example, it added insulation to the cabin to cut down on noise and installed an electronic engine and flight management system to improve the plane's safety. The flight management system, which draws on GPS and satellite systems, would act as a guide to the pilot in the event of bad weather.
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