Perlan plans for 2021 flights following loss of ‘compass’ Enevoldson

Perlan 2 sailplane

Source: Airbus

Einar Enevoldson was the legendary test pilot behind a project that has flown sailplanes to altitudes exceeding 70,000ft, capturing records and advancing high-altitude scientific research.

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