Abstract: An in-flight charging system includes a first electric air vehicle, a second electric air vehicle, an elevated power supply system (EPSS) and a flexible tension member coupled to the first electric air vehicle and coupled to the second electric air vehicle. The flexible tension member provides power from the second electric vehicle to the first electric vehicle. The EPSS further includes one or more current carrying conductors, wherein the second electric air vehicle travels along the one or more current carrying conductors and receives power transferred from the one or more current carrying conductors.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprising an upper portion, an outsole portion disposed opposite the upper portion, and a midsole portion disposed intermediate the upper portion and the outsole portion, the midsole portion connected to the upper portion; and a sole artwork portion disposed intermediate the midsole portion and the outsole portion and connected to the midsole portion, the outsole portion configured and dimensioned to allow the sole artwork portion to be visible through a portion of the outsole portion, and a method for making the same.