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Yesterday, we presented a story about the Airbus E-Fan airplane making plans to be the first to cross the English Channel and return un-recharged. But Michael Coates, the Master Distributor for Pipistrel, USA, says that Airbus used its clout to prevent the smaller company from achieving that historic milestone with their Pipistrel ALPHA Electro airplane on Tuesday, July 7. The able flight program shows what can be achieved as six new Able Flight pilots receive their wings on Tuesday, July 21st, at EAA AirVenture. Special guests will include Aviation Hall of Fame inductee Patty Wagstaff, Able Flight pilot Jessica Cox and others. The Able Flight Class of 2015 inclu