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A flight on solar wings

Paul MacCready -- aircraft designer, environmentalist, and lifelong lover of flight -- talks about his long career.

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Paul MacCready -- aircraft designer, environmentalist, and lifelong lover of flight -- talks about his long career.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

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Paul MacCready, an aircraft designer and environmentalist, is a pioneer of human-powered flight, alternative energy for transportation, and environmentally responsible design.