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17
May
Branch Event
Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Cosford Branch
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22
May
HQ Lecture
This Flight Operations Group lecture will focus on BALPA's on-going assessment of aviation safety risks. All RAeS Lectures are free to attend and open to both Members and Non Members so RSVP online now.
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24
May
HQ Lecture
On 8 April 2012 the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) introduced new rules and regulations for civil flight testing within Europe which have had, and will have, a major impact on flight test practitioners and the companies which conduct civil flight test activity within Europe. Steve will summarise the new EASA rules for European Flight Testing and detail the challenges faced by ETPS in meeting the flight test training requirements.
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24
May
Branch Event
Yeovil Branch
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28
May
Branch Event
Sheffield Branch
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29
May
Conference
This joint Rotorcraft and Flight Simulation Group Conference will therefore evaluate the requirements for civil helicopter mission training profiles, including complex situations and emergencies, together with aspects of simulation based training such as visual systems, motion and vibration, interactive entity and agency control, and communications.
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30
May
Branch Event
Sydney Branch
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30
May
Named Lecture
The Edwin A Link lecture was established in 2007 to honour Edwin A Link, the distinguished pioneer of synthetic training. In this lecture Wg Cdr Eastment will take a personal journey through the past 50 years of flight simulation, concentrating on its contribution to flight safety and operational effectiveness and its vital role in today's training.
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6
Jun
Branch Event
Cranfield Branch
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12
Jun
Conference
In the current time of Austerity, what approaches to weapon systems and technologies can meet the challenges? Within the funding constraints, can we ensure the capability to meet existing commitments whilst looking forwards to Future Force 2020? The event will showcase the processes and methods available and provide case studies to illustrate their application.
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12
Jun
Branch Event
Farnborough Branch
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13
Jun
Branch Event
Highland Branch
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14
Jun
Branch Event
BWC Branch lecture
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19
Jun
Conference
The Space Tourism industry is open for business. And not just to a handful of the world’s wealthiest people. Companies developing commercial and re-usable space vehicles such as XCOR, Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin and Armadillo are attracting massive publicity with operations of sub-orbital space flights soon to commence.
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20
Jun
Society Event
An enjoyable day out for golfers of all levels, the Royal Aeronautical Society Golf Day is ideal for networking in a relaxed and informal setting.
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20
Jun
Branch Event
Bristol Branch
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21
Jun
Conference
The South East of England is facing a airport capacity crisis and the decline of its global hub at Heathrow, with wider national economic consequences. This Debate will enable all the major stakeholders to debate the key issues to finding a resolution.
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21
Jun
Named Lecture
This RAeS Named Lecture was established in 1990 to honour Sir Thomas Sopwith CBE, Hon FRAeS. In the years prior to World War I, Sopwith became England’s premier aviator and established the first authoritative test pilot school in the world. He also founded England’s first major flight school. Between 1912 and 1920 Sopwith’s Company produced over 16,000 aircraft of 60 types.
The 2012 Lecture will be given by Richard Thompson, Chief Executive, Airbus Military UK
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25
Jun
Society Event
On 25th June 2012 the Society will hold a General Meeting/Special General Meeting for the membership to agree the proposed new By-Laws and Royal Charter.
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25
Jun
Corporate Partner Event
A Corporate Partner Briefing on aerospace and defence economics
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26
Jun
Conference
The Society will explore the nature and implications of the recent White Paper for aerospace research, future business competiveness, export capacity and international partnerships. It will outline possible solutions and strategies for survival.
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28
Jun
Branch Event
Derby Branch
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2
Jul
Branch Event
This annual Defence lecture has been organised by the Professional Engineering Institutions (RAeS, IET, IMechE, IMarEst, SOE) and is free to attend and open to all.
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2
Jul
Branch Event
This annual Defence lecture has been organised by the Professional Engineering Institutions (RAeS, IET, IMechE, IMarEst, SOE) and is free to attend and open to all.
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3
Jul
HQ Lecture
This General Aviation Group Lecture will show how the market for light aircraft fits into the world economy.
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5
Jul
Named Lecture
The Amy Johnson Lecture was established in 2011 by the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Women in Aviation and Aerospace Committee to honour a century of women in flight. The Lecture is traditionally held on or close to the 6th July to mark the date in 1929 when Amy Johnson received her pilot’s licence. All RAeS Lectures are free to attend and open to both Members and Non Members. More details about this lecture will be available shortly.
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7
Jul
Society Event
The Royal International Air Tattoo is organised by the RAF Charitable Trust Enterprises and will take place on 7th & 8th July 2012 at RAF Fairford. Come and see the RAeS there!
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9
Jul
HQ Lecture
Professor Brian F. Havel will discuss how, ironically in an era of increased airline liberalization, the legal agreements, informal standards, and international bodies that coordinate transnational activity in the aviation sector may be inadequate for a world with many more influential State and industry players and increasingly unilateral priorities for aviation policy.
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9
Jul
Society Event
The Royal Aeronautical Society Annual Air Law Group Committee’s Annual Summer Reception is scheduled to take place at 19.00 on Monday 9 July 2012. The reception will be preceded at 18.00 by a lecture delivered by Professor Brian F. Havel, Keeley Visiting Fellow, Wadham College, University of Oxford; Distinguished Research Professor of Law and Director, International Aviation Law Institute, DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, USA.
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13
Jul
Society Event
The inaugural HPA Icarus Cup, taking place ast Lasham Gliding Society, will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Human Powered Flight at Lasham Airfield. The competition is designed to progress the sport from occasional records attempts into a viable activiety and will feature a number of challenges, for which the successful team will be crowned the first ever winners of the Royal Aeronautical Society HPA Icarus Cup 2012.
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17
Jul
Conference
The Royal Aeronautical Society is proud to announce its Annual Applied Aerodynamics Research Conference between 17-19 July 2012 in Bristol.
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17
Jul
HQ Lecture
Matt Wallace will provide a look at the next Mars Rover, Curiosity. Curiosity is a car-sized vehicle launched out of Kennedy Space Center in November 2011 onboard the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft.
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17
Jul
Named Lecture
The Lanchester Lecture was set up to honour Frederick William Lanchester, HonFRAeS, Britain’s fi rst great aerodynamicist. He is best known for designing and building the first British petrol driven four wheeled motor car (in 1895) and for his work on the theory of flight and design of aircraft. Lanchester’s work on stability was fundamental to aviation and he formulated the first comprehensive theory of lift and drag.
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17
Jul
Branch Event
Oxford Branch
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18
Sep
Branch Event
Oxford Branch
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18
Sep
Branch Event
Farnborough Branch
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19
Sep
Conference
The Conference will focus on the current application of UAS technology where existing organisations (military and civil) are finding innovative ways of augmenting their existing routine operations with UAS based operations. The challenge for these organisations is to answer the question; are these operations more dependable, effective and efficient as a consequence?
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26
Sep
Conference
The Royal Aeronautical Society has been privileged to be asked to take forward aspects of flight crew training with the ultimate aim of improving safety. This 7th Annual Conference aims to to examine changes to the training paradigm itself, and how best to build on the broad scope of strategic work across all aspects of fixed-wing and rotary-wing flight crew training.
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26
Sep
Corporate Partner Event
Is the aviation industry at risk of becoming complacent about safety? A perspective from Ken Smart, Former Chief Inspector of Air Accidents
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26
Sep
HQ Lecture
All RAeS Lectures are free to attend and open to both Members and Non Members. More details about this lecture will be available shortly.
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2
Oct
Named Lecture
The Cierva Lecture is named after Juan de la Cierva, FRAeS, an aeronautical engineer who pioneered rotary flight. In 1926 with the backing of the Weir brothers he formed the Cierva Autogiro Company and it was his development of rotor blade design and articulated rotor blades, which played a major role in the first successful helicopter in 1936.
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9
Oct
Conference
CALL FOR PAPERS DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL 18 APRIL - The Conference seeks contributions covering current research and thinking focused on the design and manufacture of future and civil military air-vehicle structures, both manned and uninhabited. The scope includes consideration of innovative forms and design scenarios required to sustain a growing industrial sector in a world increasingly concerned with the threat of climate change.
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11
Oct
HQ Lecture
This evening lecture will be given by Professor Robert Blackburn, Director, Institute for Contemporary History, King's College London. For further details, please contact the Conference & Events Team on +44 (0)20 7670 4345 or via conference@aerosociety.com
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16
Oct
Conference
Save the date for the annual Greener by Design Conference for all the latest news and environmental developments in aviation.
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18
Oct
Corporate Partner Event
Engine and Airframe MRO - Current Practice and the Direction of Future Developments
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18
Oct
Society Event
This October the RAeS is excited to bring you the Aero ‘Pub’ Quiz 2012- the perfect opportunity to relax and have a laugh with friends and colleagues, whilst showing off your general and aero knowledge! Come and challenge the 2011 winners and save the date today!
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30
Oct
Conference
This conference aims to examine how recent changes in legislation, together with recent and future innovation in aircraft design, will impact on airworthiness and maintenance and, in particular, the role of the aircraft maintenance engineer.
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30
Oct
HQ Lecture
This lecture will be given by Alain Garcia on Flying in 2050 and is open to all and free to attend.
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2
Nov
Conference
Further details of the 2012 Women in Aviation Conference will follow shortly.
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7
Nov
Named Lecture
The Brabazon Lecture is held in honour of Lord Brabazon of Tara who became one of British aviation's true pioneers. The 2012 Lecture will be given by Mark King, President - Civil Aerospace, Rolls-Royce.
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8
Nov
HQ Lecture
This evening lecture, presented by the RAeS Historical Group will address the production of fully capable combat aviatiors, not just 'pilots'. The lecture will also focus on pre war training, the beginnings of refinement in 1916; Smith-Barry and the all through TDS Concept during 1917; the wholesale transfer to TDS's and the proliferation of specialised tactical/rol-related schools during 1918.
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15
Nov
Corporate Partner Event
Topic to be confirmed.
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22
Nov
Conference
This Conference will seek to inform the international aerospace supply chain and help it make better informed decisions on the location of manufacturing capability by exploring and debating the economic and technical drivers.
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28
Nov
Conference
The aim of this conference is to bring together developers, researchers, academics and users of simulation technology to share understanding and to appreciate the potential benefits these new technologies can bring across the broad spectrum of simulation.
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13
Dec
Named Lecture
All RAeS Lectures are free to attend and open to both Members and Non Members. More details about this lecture will be available shortly.
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24
Jun
Conference
The International Forum on Aeroelasticity and Structural Dynamics (IFASD) is the key international conference for engineers and scientists working in the fields of aeroelasticity and structural dynamics. The forum has been running since 1981 and, following on from the success of IFASD2011 held in Paris, the 2013 Forum will be held in Bristol, UK, the centre of the UK’s aerospace industry.