The second-annual Lindbergh Foundation Day takes place on Thursday, March 31 from 9 a.m – 2 p.m. This year, the Foundation is putting together an outstanding line-up of aviation industry speakers who will offer their unique perspectives on aviation-related topics, as well as new and existing technology and the impact they may have on our environment. All the forums will be held in the multipurpose room at the Central Florida Aerospace Academy on the SUN ‘n FUN campus.
"Last month, the Lindbergh Foundation launched the Aviation Green Alliance to support aviation-related companies and individuals who are committed to proactively addressing aviation and environmental challenges," said Foundation Chairman, President and CEO Larry Williams. "One of the objectives of this program is to offer informational programs that are focused on the industry’s progress in addressing aviation’s environmental footprint. Lindbergh Foundation Day at SUN ‘n FUN is the perfect venue for us to present our first in a series of forums being planned at key aviation venues throughout the year. We thank SUN ‘n FUN for their support of our efforts."
The schedule of events is as follows:
9:00 AM FORUM 1 – Aviation and the Environment – A Rapid Review of New Initiatives
Enterprises and Facilities
* Robert Stangarone, VP Corporate Communications – Cessna Aircraft Co.
* Curt LoPresti, President – LoPresti Aviation
Alternative Fuels
* Jonathon Ziulkowski,VP Renewable Fuels, Chief Pilot-Swift Enterprises, Ltd.
* Dr. Pat Anderson, Associate Professorof Aeronautical Engineering-Embry Riddle Aviation University
Propulsion
* RJ Siegel, CEO – LoPresti Aviation Engineering
* Shawn O’Day, Director, Business & General Aviation Marketing – GE Aviation
* John Bouma – Director of Engineering – Cessna Aircraft Co.
Integrated Systems/Electric Airplanes
* Jeremy Monett, CEO – Sonex Aircraft
* George Bye, President and CEO – Bye Energy
10:05 AM FORUM 2 – Saving Energy in Enterprises and Facilities
* Curt LoPresti, President – LoPresti Aviation
11:05 AM FORUM 3 – New Alternative Fuels
* Jonathon Ziulkowski, VP – Renewable Fuels, Chief Pilot – Swift Enterprises, Ltd.
* Dr. Pat Anderson, Associate Professor of Aeronautical Engineering – Embry Riddle University
12:05 PM FORUM 4 – Clean Propulsion Alternatives
* RJ Siegel, CEO – LoPresti Aviation Engineering
* Shawn O’Day, Director, Business & General Aviation Marketing – GE Aviation
* John Bouma – Director of Engineering – Cessna Aircraft Co.
1:05 PM FORUM 5 – Integrated Systems/Electric Airplanes
* Jeremy Monett, CEO – Sonex Aircraft
* George Bye, President and CEO – Bye Energy
2:05 PM FORUM 6 – Birth of the Electric Aircraft Industry
* Erik Lindbergh, Founder, co-CEO – LEAP Education Program
The Aviation Green Alliance was established to create multiple platforms for members to share strategies, findings, progress, and ideas related to aviation’s environmental challenges. "This program is just the beginning of our efforts to let the world to know how manufacturers, operators, service companies, and individuals in aviation are actively involved in making measurable, scalable and sustainable environmental progress," said Williams. "These outstanding presentations will provide proof of their initiative and commitment to this important subject."
