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Quicksilver Model MXLI
Quicksilver Model MXLI

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NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory passes Antarctica's tallest peak, Mount Vinson, on Oct. 22, 2012, during a flight over the continent to measure changes in the massive ice sheet and sea ice. Credit: NASA/Michael Studinger (Photography courtesy NASA Images)

Overview

The Quicksilver Model MXLI is an ultralight aircraft owned by Quicksilver Aircraft. It is configured with a 45-horsepower engine, has 3-axis control surfaces for adequate stability during turbulent weather, can carry up to 125 kilograms, and allows for a single passenger. During the OTTER campaign, the aircraft was equipped with instruments that provided low-altitude reflectance and video records of research sites, allowing for ground measurements to be scaled to satellite observations.

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