The pilotes
Vincent Farret d'AstièsPilote
Aeronautical engineer, air traffic controller, plane and balloon private pilote.
Accustomed to expeditions in severe conditions, VIncent is the initial designer of Zephyr.
Amaury JarrousseCopilote
Electronical engineer, balloon pilote and instructor.
Amaury is trained for specific flights (long distance, high altitude, maritime cross) all around the world.
The technical team
Hervé le GoffElectrical architecture
National Research Council engineer (CNRS), spécialist of polar expedtitions
Expert in setting up scientifical device in severe conditions, Hervé is in charge with power web and instruments.
Joël PicardMedical follow-up
Aeronautical and spatial doctor, professional pilote.
Joël designs solutions for physiological challenges during the flight.
Arnaud BassilElectrical architect
Aeronautical engineer and flight test specialist.
Arnaud was leader of several university projects and associations, where he confirmed his exeprtise in electronics and power.
Victoria PaulTechnical relationship and subsystem integeration
Aeronautical engineer, X-ESSEC project management training
Fund of aviation, VIctoria deals with balloon/gondola interface and helium evacuation.
Géraud de la BourdonnayeGround team coordination and project management
Mechanical engineer, army officer, formation X-ESSEC in project management.
Géraud is also dealing with economic aspects of the project
Administration and communication
Damien GarmierLawyer and administrative manager
Damien is the president of the association supporting Zephyr. Solicitor, he is fund of mountain and oceanic crossing by sailboat.
Marie-Clémentine AutretFinancial manager
Chartered accountant and financial auditor.
Thanks to Marie-Clémentine Zephyr has solid basis to go higher and further!
Thanks to Marie-Clémentine Zephyr has solid basis to go higher and further!