SOLAR IMPULSE
Wim De Troyer

FLIGHT MISSION

Wim De Troyer

As a meteorologist my job is to evaluate and forecast accurately the weather conditions for take off, landing and during flight. It’s also up to us to find the right weather window several days in advance.   


“It always seems impossible until it’s done” Nelson Mandela

ID

  • Date of Birth: 29.03.1975
  • Nationality: Belgian
  • Languages spoken: Dutch, French, English, German
  • Solar Impulse Job Title: Meteorologist expert

 

CV

  • Master Degree in Physics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium
  • Weather Forecaster in the Weather Office at Royal Meteorological Institute, Belgium
  • Meteorological Expert at International Ballon Festival Château d’Oex, Switserland
  • Meteorological Expert for Fribourg Freiburg Challenge Ballon Team, Switserland
  • Routing in aviation, sailing, mountain expéditions
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