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Feb. 28 Electric Flight Symposium Will Power the Imagination

Charles Lindbergh’s grandson leads a day of free presentations

SEATTLE – On Feb. 28, Erik Lindbergh, CEO of Powering Imagination and grandson of Charles Lindbergh, leads a free symposium that looks at the advancements in the field of electric-powered flight, quiet flight, and the development of sustainable, innovation technologies for powering the future of aviation.

Erik Lindbergh at The Museum of Flight. Museum of Flight photo.
Erik Lindbergh at The Museum of Flight. Museum of Flight photo.
This day at The Museum of Flight will feature talks from experts in the field, displays of electric powered vehicles, video updates from Europe, as well as a reception for attendees to socialize with the presenters. Presentations are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., admission is free. To register, contact [email protected]

Powering Imagination: Electric Flight Symposium Speakers
Paul Peterson – CEO Volta Volare
George Bye – CEO Aero Electric Aircraft Corp.
Elana Slagle – AIAA electric aircraft Cargo Challenge
Mike Friend – Future Aerospace Propulsion Systems
Karl Young – Energy Storage Expert
Dean Seigler – CAFÉ Foundation
Eric Bartsch – Powering Imagination
Erik Lindbergh – Powering Imagination

Topics include:
NASA LEAPTech update
The Quiet Flight Initiative
Electric Aircraft STEM Education Challenge

For general Museum information, please call 206-764-5720 or visit www.museumofflight.org