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Meet The Pilot Behind The Solar Impulse

After landing at DFW International Airport early Thursday morning, the world's first aircraft powered completely by solar energy will be on display in North Texas.  The Solar Impulse is on a cross-country trip to publicize the ground-breaking technology used to develop the plane.

KRLD's Chris Sommer spoke with Solar Impulse pilot Bertrand Piccard.

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