You are invited  to join us on a Video Conference Call with the pilot of the Solar Impulse, the first fixed-wing vehicle to attempt to circumnavigate the Earth using solar power only.

WHEN: Friday, May 22, @ 2 p.m.
WHERE: The Weber Building CoVE
Be one of the lucky attendees who will get to ask the pilot a question LIVE. Just send us your question by Thursday May 21. We will choose from among all submissions.  Send your question to kathleen.moore@ae.gatech.edu

What is the Solar Impulse?

It is a a long-range experimental solar-powered aircraft that has been privately financed by Andre Borschberg, and Bertrand Piccard. Its goal is tobe the first-ever piloted, fixed-wing aircraft that uses only solar power to  circumnavigate the Earth.  It started its journey in Abu Dabai on March 9. When GT-AE connects with it, the Solar Impulse will be making its way to New York from Hawaii.