KIVI Technical Physics is organising a field trip to the Royal National Aerospace Centre in Marknesse on Friday 16 May: an exciting and informative meeting for engineers interested in innovative aviation. For more than 100 years, NLR has been an ambitious applied research organisation, driven to keep innovating for the benefit of sustainable, safe, efficient and effective aerospace.

This activity focuses on the theme of electric flying. New electric and hybrid aircraft are now under development and challenging our engineers. During this field trip, NLR will show what developments are underway to make electric flying a reality. These range from developing hydrogen infrastructure on board aircraft, developing cooling systems for fuel cells to testing electric motor propulsion.

Programme:

- 10:00 am Reception

- 10:10 AM Welcome and company presentation

- Introduction of the company and its mission

- Overview of key technologies and projects

- 10:25 am Presentation electric flying

- 10:55 am Test facility tour

- 11:55 a.m. Snack and drink

- 12:25 pm Project presentation

- 13:15 pm Tour to the Pipistrel

- 13:45 Closing


nLR collaborates with Defence on projects. For this reason, please bring your passport when visiting NLR Marknesse. Don't forget these!

Participation is free for KIVI members and for students; others can participate for 25 Euro. Register via the KIVI website.