Erik Lindbergh
Erik Lindbergh | |
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 Lindbergh in New York City, September 2002 | |
| Born | Erik Robbins Lindbergh 1965 (age 58–59) |
| Occupation(s) | Aviator,artist,public speaker |
| Parent(s) | Jon Lindbergh Barbara Robbins |
| Website | www |
Erik Robbins Lindbergh(born 1965) is an Americanaviator,adventurer, andartist.He is the grandson of pioneering aviatorCharles Lindbergh,the first person to fly non-stop and solo between New York and Paris in 1927. In 2002, Erik Lindbergh honored the 75th anniversary of his grandfather's historic flight by retracing the journey in a single-engine Lancair aircraft. The journey was documented by theHistory Channel,[1]raised over one million dollars for three charities, garnered half a billion media impressions for theX PRIZEFoundation and helped to jump-start the private Spaceflight industry. The flight prompted a call from United States PresidentGeorge W. Bushfor inspiring the country after the tragedy of September 11.[2]
Career
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Erik has a degree inAeronautical Sciencefrom Emery Aviation College,[2]is a commercial rated pilot and flight instructor. owns the Lindbergh Gallery, and is the founder and CEO of Powering Imagination. He also serves on the board of directors ofAviation High Schoolin Seattle, Washington. He lives in a yurt which he built in the Pacific Northwest.[citation needed]
He serves on the board of theX PRIZE Foundation,which administered theAnsari X Prizefor the first non-governmental reusable crewedspacecraft,in addition to serving on the NatureBridge Olympic Board of Directors. The X Prize is seen as a major boost for the cause of space tourism, and ofprivate spaceflightin general. It is fashioned after theOrteig Prize,the aviation incentive prize won by Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight in 1927.[3]
Anniversary flight
[edit]In May 2002, Erik Lindbergh honored the 75th anniversary of his grandfather's historic flight by re-tracing the flight across the Atlantic in a small single engine aircraft, aLancairColumbia 300 dubbedThe New Spirit of St. Louiswhich cost US$289,000.[2][4][5]Leaving fromSan Diego,he flew toSt Louis,thenFarmingdale, New York,and then the most famous portion, the non-stop flight fromRepublic AirportonLong IslandtoLe Bourget AirportinParison May 2, 2002.[4]
The last portion of the flight was completed in 17 hours and 7 minutes, roughly half the time as the original (33 1/2 hours), but still a challenge as Lindbergh suffers from disablingrheumatoid arthritisand has two artificial knees. The "Mission Control" for the flight was located at theSaint Louis Science CenterinSt. Louis, Missouri,which as of 2011 maintains multiple exhibits about the flight.[5][6]
Lindbergh participated in the Flight Across America project, speaking during the opening ceremonies atPaine Field,Everett,Washington on August 11, 2002 and then participating in the closing ceremonies inNew York Cityon the deck of theUSSIntrepidon September 8, 2002.
Verdego Aero
[edit]In December 2017, Lindbergh formedVerdeGo AerowithEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Pat Anderson, andEric Bartsch. VerdeGo developselectricpropulsion systems for aircraft.
As over 100 companies try to build eVTOL, Lindbergh wants to supply its electricdistributed propulsionfrom 2023: the 200–325 hp (150–240 kW)IDEP-H2 powered by one or twopiston enginesfor 2-3-seat aircraft and the 500–800 shp (370–600 kW) IDEP-H7 based on agas turbinefor 5-7-seaters. Its competitors would includeSafran,Siemens,YatesElectrospace, motoristMagniXor SwissH55formed by Solar Impulse co-founderAndré Borschberg. Helicopter-styleArticulated rotorsprovide more control for larger aircraft thanmulticopterdrones' fixed-pitchpropellers, avoidingcontrollag.[7]
Personal
[edit]Son ofJon Lindberghand Barbara Robbins, Erik Lindbergh is the grandson, by his father, of the pioneering aviatorsCharles LindberghandAnne Morrow Lindbergh.His father's Lindbergh siblings are Land Morrow Lindbergh (1937-), writerAnne Spencer Lindbergh(1940–1993),conservationistScott Lindbergh (1942-),[8]and writerReeve Lindbergh(1945-).
Writing
[edit]Lindbergh has written the foreword to several books, a monthly column inAOPA Pilot magazineand numerous freelance and op-ed articles.[vague]
Awards, honors, distinctions
[edit]In May 2008 Lindbergh was awarded an honorary doctorate of laws degree from Molloy College in NY for outstanding service to humanity.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^"Time machine: Lindbergh flies again"(PDF).History Channel.RetrievedJune 16,2011.
- ^abc"Erik Lindbergh Biography".charleslindbergh.com.RetrievedNovember 16,2004.
- ^Dubbs, Chris; Paat-Dahlstrom, Emeline; Walker, Charles D. (2011).Realizing Tomorrow: The Path to Private Spaceflight.University of Nebraska Press.p.177.ISBN978-0-8032-1610-5.
- ^abSampson, Pamela (May 3, 2002). "That's the Spirit! Erik Lindbergh flies to Paris in half the time of his grandfather's 1927 feat".St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
- ^abSharpe, Rochelle (April 24, 2002)."Lindbergh spirit flying high again".USA Today.RetrievedJune 16,2011.
- ^Cole, Jackie (2002). "The legacy of Lindbergh's flight".Boeing Frontiers Online.Boeing.
{{cite web}}:Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^Graham Warwick (August 6, 2018)."Vehicle Developer Shifts Focus To Fill eVTOL Propulsion Gap".Aviation Week & Space Technology.
- ^People Staff (May 19, 1975)."Charles Lindbergh's Son Scott Raises Rare Monkeys in France".PEOPLE.com.RetrievedApril 17,2018.
We didn't go to the usual type of parties. Neither of my sisters was a debutante or anything like that. We were never taught there was anything particularly remarkable about my father's flight.
External links
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- www.ErikLindbergh.comofficial site
- Erik Lindbergh Gallery