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18
Dec
Society Event
The programme will be an introduction from our host insurer (QBE), followed by a presentation of the scheme by the Chairman of the Air Law Group and then a talk by Sir David Steel (formerly a Judge of the Commercial Court) and then drinks and light refreshments.
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18
Dec
Branch Event
UAE Branch
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18
Dec
Branch Event
Toulouse Branch
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18
Dec
Branch Event
Glouc & Chelt Branch
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20
Dec
Branch Event
Birmingham, Wolverhampton & Cosford Branch
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20
Dec
Branch Event
Christchurch Branch
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10
Jan
Branch Event
Solent Branch: Commodore Rick Thompson OBE MA CEng MRAeS
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10
Jan
Branch Event
Heathrow Branch
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15
Jan
Branch Event
Oxford Branch
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15
Jan
Branch Event
Farnborough Branch
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16
Jan
Branch Event
Cranfield Branch
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16
Jan
Branch Event
Gatwick Branch
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16
Jan
Branch Event
Medway Branch
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16
Jan
Branch Event
Preston Branch
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17
Jan
Branch Event
Cardiff Branch
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17
Jan
Branch Event
British Antarctic Survey - Polar Aircraft Operations
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21
Jan
Branch Event
Prestwick Branch
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21
Jan
Branch Event
Manchester Branch
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23
Jan
Branch Event
Hatfield Branch
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24
Jan
Branch Event
Yeovil Branch
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24
Jan
Branch Event
Bristol Branch
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24
Jan
Branch Event
Christchurch Branch
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29
Jan
Branch Event
FAA Yeovilton Branch
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29
Jan
Branch Event
Sheffield Branch
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30
Jan
Branch Event
Solent Branch: Dr Jenny Cane, Aerodynamics Engineer, Vestas Wind Systems
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31
Jan
Corporate Partner Event
A half day seminar looking at key projects and topics covering both civil and military aerospace.
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31
Jan
Branch Event
Hamburg Branch
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4
Feb
Branch Event
Cranwell Branch
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5
Feb
Branch Event
Loughborough Branch
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6
Feb
Branch Event
Weybridge Branch
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6
Feb
Branch Event
Swindon Branch
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7
Feb
HQ Lecture
Due to the popularity of this lecture, this lecture is now fully booked. If you have not pre-registered to attend, you will not be allowed into the lecture. If you would like to put your name on the waiting list, please contact the conference & events department on 020 7670 4345 or email conference@aerosociety.com
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7
Feb
Branch Event
Heathrow Branch
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7
Feb
Branch Event
Cambridge Branch
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11
Feb
HQ Lecture
This presentation will consist of approximately 50 images of British unmanned aircraft from 1917 to the present day. From attempts at destroying Zeppelins in World War I, through unmanned target glider trials, to powered “Queen” aircraft, such as Queen Wasp, Fairey Queen and Queen Bee, in the lead-up to World War II.
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11
Feb
Branch Event
Prestwick Branch
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12
Feb
Branch Event
Boscombe Down Branch
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12
Feb
Branch Event
Stevenage Branch
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12
Feb
HQ Lecture
The Rotron 294cc is where it all began - first used during Mission Everest, the ultimate test of reliability and performance, this rotary engine powered Gilo Cardozo and TV adventurer Bear Grylls to break all existing paramotor altitude records and to look down on the summit of Mount Everest.
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13
Feb
Branch Event
Manchester Branch
Dr Darren Ansell, CEng, MIET. Space and Aerospace Engineering Lead, School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) Wednesday 13 February 2013 at 5pm at the George Begg Building, Sackville Street.University of Manchester.
This presentation will give an overview of how avionic systems are evolving to benefit from autonomous and intelligent systems technology. The benefits in terms of human workload, responsiveness, safety and
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13
Feb
Branch Event
Derby Branch
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13
Feb
Branch Event
Gatwick Branch
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13
Feb
Branch Event
Preston Branch
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13
Feb
Branch Event
Bedford Branch
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13
Feb
Branch Event
Chester Branch
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13
Feb
Branch Event
Brough Branch
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13
Feb
Branch Event
Solent Branch: Phil Taylor, Principal Inspector of Air Accidents, Air Accidents Investigation Branch
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19
Feb
Corporate Partner Event
In this briefing entitled 'Carrier Operations in the 21st Century', the Rear Admiral Fleet Air Arm explains how the future Carriers will increase the UK's influence around the world in peace and in crisis.
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19
Feb
Branch Event
Seattle Branch
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19
Feb
Branch Event
Paris Branch
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19
Feb
Branch Event
Glouc & Chelt Branch
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19
Feb
Branch Event
Loughborough Branch
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19
Feb
Branch Event
Farnborough Branch
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20
Feb
Branch Event
Hatfield Branch
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20
Feb
Branch Event
Medway Branch
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20
Feb
Branch Event
Dublin Branch
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21
Feb
Branch Event
Coventry Branch
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21
Feb
Branch Event
Cardiff Branch
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21
Feb
Branch Event
Birmingham, Wolverhampton & Cosford Branch
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21
Feb
Society Event
The 58th Henson & Stringfellow Dinner and Lecture hosted by the Yeovil Branch
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26
Feb
Branch Event
Paris Branch
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26
Feb
Branch Event
FAA Yeovilton Branch
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26
Feb
Branch Event
Sheffield Branch
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28
Feb
Branch Event
Hamburg Branch
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28
Feb
Branch Event
Bristol Branch
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28
Feb
Branch Event
Christchurch Branch
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4
Mar
Branch Event
Cranwell Branch
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5
Mar
Conference
The 2012 Aerospace Medicine Symposium aims to provide an overview of the current and future developments in enhancing human performance in aviation.
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5
Mar
Branch Event
Adelaide Branch
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5
Mar
Branch Event
Stevenage Branch
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5
Mar
Named Lecture
The Stewart Lecture was established in 1969 to honour the life and work of Air Vice Marshal W K Stewart CB CBE AFC BSc MB ChB MRCP, who joined the staff of the RAF Physiology Laboratory in 1940 and commanded the RAF Institute of Aviation Medicine (which the RAF Physiological Laboratory became) from 1947 until his death in 1967.
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5
Mar
Branch Event
Sydney Branch
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6
Mar
Branch Event
Preston Lecture
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6
Mar
Branch Event
Swindon Branch
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7
Mar
Branch Event
Solent Branch: Colin Smith CBE, Director Engineering & Technology, Rolls-Royce plc.
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7
Mar
Named Lecture
Solent Branch: Colin Smith CBE, Director Engineering & Technology, Rolls-Royce plc.
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11
Mar
Branch Event
UAE Branch
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11
Mar
Named Lecture
Prestwick Branch
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12
Mar
Branch Event
Adelaide Branch
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12
Mar
Branch Event
Loughborough Branch
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12
Mar
Branch Event
Farnborough Branch
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13
Mar
Branch Event
Derby Branch
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13
Mar
Branch Event
Bedford Branch
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13
Mar
Branch Event
Brough Branch
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13
Mar
Branch Event
Swindon Branch
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14
Mar
Branch Event
Hamburg Branch
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14
Mar
HQ Lecture
Airbus and Boeing are jointly presenting this lecture on dealing with stall requirements, predictive validation and flight testing. They will address areas where their two approaches share common ground as well as exploring area where they differ on technical approaches.
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14
Mar
Branch Event
Heathrow Branch
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14
Mar
Branch Event
Bristol Branch
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14
Mar
Branch Event
Washington DC Branch
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14
Mar
Branch Event
Cardiff Branch
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15
Mar
Society Event
Calling all aviation enthusiasts to take part in AeroChallenge 2013....Could you answer questions on topics such as Space Flight, Airport Operations or the Red Arrows? Then you could shine at the next AeroChallenge, the annual aeronautical quiz organised by the Young Persons Committee of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
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15
Mar
Branch Event
Oxford Branch
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19
Mar
Conference
How we can ensure that Aircraft Commanders will be suitably trained and fit for purpose in the 21st Century? This Flight Operations Group Conference follows on from the 2012 event and will focus on monitoring practices and procedures to identify future Captains.
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19
Mar
Corporate Partner Event
We regret to inform you that the Corporate Partner Briefing by Steve Revell of Rapiscan Systems has been cancelled.
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19
Mar
Branch Event
Glouc & Chelt Branch
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20
Mar
Branch Event
Medway Branch
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20
Mar
Branch Event
Hatfield Branch
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20
Mar
Named Lecture
Chadwick 2013 Lecture and Dinner
The Shackleton Story - WR963, The Great Avro Shackleton Survivor
By John Cubberly & Ian Harding of the Shackleton Association. The lecture, which is free for all, will be followed by the Chadwick Dinner. The event is due to be held on Wednesday 20th March at 7pm at The Deanwater Hotel, Wilmslow Road, Woodford, SK7 1RJ. Register for the dinner with Allan Shimminn -
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20
Mar
Named Lecture
We regret to inform you that this event has been cancelled.
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20
Mar
Branch Event
Coventry Branch
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21
Mar
Conference
This one day Conference will aim to present a view on what is being considered on optimising airport capacity and to discuss the benefits and challenges in a multi-stakeholder forum.
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21
Mar
Branch Event
Yeovil Branch
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21
Mar
Branch Event
Montreal Branch
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21
Mar
Branch Event
Birmingham, Wolverhampton & Cosford Branch
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25
Mar
Branch Event
Brisbane Branch
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26
Mar
Branch Event
FAA Yeovilton Branch
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26
Mar
Branch Event
Oxford Branch
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27
Mar
Branch Event
Dublin Branch
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28
Mar
Branch Event
RAeS Stevenage Branch Young Person’s Lecture Competition, 28th March, 17:00.
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28
Mar
Branch Event
Christchurch Branch
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3
Apr
Branch Event
Swindon Branch
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8
Apr
Branch Event
Cranwell Branch
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8
Apr
Branch Event
Prestwick Branch Event
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9
Apr
Branch Event
Boscombe Down Branch
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9
Apr
Branch Event
Paris Branch
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10
Apr
Branch Event
A coach trip to Brooklands Museum, a treasure trove of aviation and motoring history.
Please note departure time and details TBA
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10
Apr
Branch Event
Derby Branch
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10
Apr
Branch Event
Derby Branch AGM
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10
Apr
Branch Event
UAE Branch
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10
Apr
Branch Event
Solent Branch: Peter Garrod, Honorary Commodore, the AIr Transport Auxilliary Association
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10
Apr
Branch Event
Gatwick Branch
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10
Apr
Branch Event
Solent Branch
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10
Apr
Branch Event
Highland Branch
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10
Apr
Branch Event
Preston Branch
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10
Apr
Branch Event
Bedford Branch
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10
Apr
Branch Event
Chester Branch
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10
Apr
Branch Event
Brough Branch
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11
Apr
Branch Event
Hamburg Branch
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11
Apr
HQ Lecture
This lecture will be given by Peter Coombs an Inspector of accidents since 1972.
The lecture will trace the story of aircraft accident investigation in the UK from the setting up of the Public Safety and Accidents Investigation Committee of the Royal Aero Club in 1912 to the present day.
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11
Apr
Branch Event
Bristol Branch
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11
Apr
Branch Event
Cyprus Branch
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11
Apr
Branch Event
Cambridge Branch
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15
Apr
Branch Event
Cranfield Branch Lecture preceeded by AGM & SGM
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16
Apr
Branch Event
The RAeS Manchester Branch AGM and Mini Lecture Competition (Prize £100)
Tuesday 16 April at 6pm for 6.30pm at the Museum of Science and Industry. Meet in the Aerospace Hall.
Free car parking entry from Water Street entrance
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16
Apr
Branch Event
Sheffield Branch
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16
Apr
Branch Event
FARNBOROUGH BRANCH
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17
Apr
Branch Event
Hatfield Branch
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17
Apr
Branch Event
Medway Branch
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18
Apr
Conference
In every industry occasionally disruptive technologies will be introduced which cause a complete paradigm shift, for example, the impact of introducing of digital mobile telephones on the communications industry. The aim of this UK Eyes Only Classified 1-day conference is to consider potential disruptive technologies, at both system and sub-system level, for the weapons industry which may be reasonably fielded from 2030 onwards.
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18
Apr
Corporate Partner Event
A summary of how the low cost carrier has led a revolution in the airline industry and how it plans to tackle the challenges and changes ahead.
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18
Apr
Branch Event
Leslie Bedford Lecture and Dinner: Changing the Economics of Space by Professor Sir Martin Sweeting FRS FREng
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18
Apr
Branch Event
Young Members' Lecture Competition
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18
Apr
Branch Event
Hamburg Branch
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18
Apr
Branch Event
Washington DC Branch:
"Foreign ownership of Airlines":
A discussion with Siim Kallas, Vice-President of the European Commission for Transport
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18
Apr
Branch Event
Birmingham, Wolverhampton & Cosford Branch
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18
Apr
Branch Event
Glouc & Cheltenham Branch
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18
Apr
Branch Event
Belfast Branch
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18
Apr
Branch Event
Cardiff Branch
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23
Apr
Branch Event
Lecture in French and English
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23
Apr
Branch Event
Toulouse Branch
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23
Apr
Branch Event
Loughborough Branch
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24
Apr
Branch Event
Dublin Branch
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25
Apr
Branch Event
Heathrow Branch
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26
Apr
Society Event
The Ballantyne is the Society's annual event for young people aged 14-18 year-olds and is open to schools, youth groups and individuals accompanied by an adult. This year's theme is Apprenticeships vs University routes into aerospace and aviation.
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30
Apr
HQ Lecture
Contemporary RAF rotorcraft operations can be very challenging; with the need for personnel to be regularly deployed on front line operations in inhospitable environments. Female RAF personnel play a full and active role’ in day-to-day base operations and on overseas ‘front line’ deployments; in their various and important roles’ as flight crew, engineers, medics, etc.
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30
Apr
Branch Event
FAA Yeovilton Branch
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8
May
Conference
Culture is a term that nearly everyone uses, but few can agree upon its precise meaning, or how it can be measured. There are an abundance of definitions in social science literature … which taken together do suggest two sub-divisions. The first comprises the beliefs, attitudes and values (often unspoken) of an organization’s membership. The second is the more concrete structures, practices, controls and policies of an organization.
This conference is all about exploring current Culture e
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8
May
Branch Event
Gatwick Branch
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8
May
Branch Event
Preston Branch
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9
May
Named Lecture
Established in 1963, this Named Lecture is run alternately with Cranfield. It honours Sir Frederick Handley Page CBE, HonFRAeS, in recognition of his many contributions to aviation, and in particular to safety and reliability in air transportation. After WW2 he was instrumental in setting up the College of Aeronautics at Cranfield, where he was a Governor up to the time of his death.
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9
May
Named Lecture
The Ann Welch Lecture was established in 2006 to honour the life and work of one of the most outstanding personalities in aviation. Her achievements in gliding, and in pioneering hang gliding and microlighting in the UK, together with writing about all aspects of aviation that affect general aviation pilots, and encouraging young people into flying, has been an inspiration to many.
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14
May
Branch Event
RAeS Stevenage Branch Annual General Meeting Followed by Tour of EADS Astrium (Stevenage), 14th May, 17:30
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14
May
Branch Event
Toulouse Branch
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14
May
Branch Event
FARNBOROUGH BRANCH
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14
May
Branch Event
Southend Branch
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15
May
Branch Event
Derby Branch
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15
May
Branch Event
Hatfield Branch
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15
May
Society Event
The Royal Aeronautical Society Annual Banquet is a key social and networking event attracting 500 - 600 guests drawn from all sectors of the aerospace industry, services and aviation.
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16
May
Branch Event
Yeovil Branch AGM Followed by "A Walk around the Heritage Trail at the Yeovil Site"
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16
May
HQ Lecture
This lecture will be given by Richard Knott, a highly acclaimed author and researcher on 20th century history. All Raes Lectures are free to attend and open to both RAeS members and non members.
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16
May
Branch Event
Composite Technology Transfer - Benefits for Aerospace
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20
May
Society Event
The Society invites Apprentices and their employers to join them for this informative networking seminar to better understand the importance of membership organisations and how we can support your career and professional development.
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21
May
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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21
May
Branch Event
Museum of Flight, Seattle
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21
May
Branch Event
Oxford Branch
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21
May
Branch Event
Sheffield Branch
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21
May
Branch Event
Glouc & Chelt Branch
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22
May
Branch Event
RAF Halton Trenchard Museum Visit followed by a Social Event
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22
May
Branch Event
Sydney Branch
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22
May
Branch Event
Sydney Branch
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22
May
Branch Event
Medway Branch
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23
May
HQ Lecture
This Flight Test Group lecture will explore the development and evaluation of Day Night All Weather (DNAW) technology for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft conducted in the UK over the last 30 years outside conventional civil and military IFR operations.
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30
May
Branch Event
Hamburg Branch
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30
May
Branch Event
Derby Branch
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30
May
Branch Event
Montreal Branch
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4
Jun
Named Lecture
Cranfield Branch Lord Kings Norton Lecture
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5
Jun
Conference
Learn more from the successes and challenges faced by the organisations that have implemented, or are in the process of implementing, competency-based training, by joining us in London on 5-6 June during this two-day conference. This is an IATA Conference held in association with the Royal Aeronautical Society.
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6
Jun
Branch Event
Bristol Branch
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10
Jun
Named Lecture
The Sir Sydney Camm Lecture was established in 1971, following his death in 1966, to commemorate his significant achievements in the field of aeronautical engineering.
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11
Jun
Branch Event
FARNBOROUGH BRANCH
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12
Jun
Conference
This Royal Aeronautical Society Flight Simulation Group conference will explore the potential to enhance synthetic mission training events and extend their use through emerging technologies and training concepts.
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12
Jun
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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12
Jun
Branch Event
RAeS Stevenage Branch Marshall Aerospace and Defense Group Site Tour
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12
Jun
Branch Event
Highland Branch
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20
Jun
Branch Event
The Challenge of Climate Change and Aviation
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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.
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24
Jun
Society Event
The Royal Aeronautical Society is pleased to be supporting the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust 'Wing Appeal' in hosting this charity fundraising evening. Join us at this event for a buffet supper and meet the Spitfire men and women of the Battle of Britain.
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25
Jun
Branch Event
FAA Yeovilton Branch
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25
Jun
Branch Event
Sheffield Branch
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26
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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28
Jun
HQ Lecture
This lecture commemorates the launch of the first satellite of the European Communications Satellite (ECS) system on 16 June 1983 and the subsequent 30 years of operational service by Eutelsat.
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1
Jul
HQ Lecture
This Air Law Group lecture will precede the annual Air Law Summer Reception.
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1
Jul
Society Event
The Air Law Committee feels that this annual event gives past conference delegates and members of the Society with an interest in air law, the opportunity to meet each other in an informal social setting whilst enjoying refreshments and canapés.
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2
Jul
Conference
Space debris is a man-made threat to the continued use of space for commerce, science, exploration and security. The threat has manifested itself in accidental damage to, and even destruction of, objects in space, as well as requiring increasingly regular avoidance manoeuvres by threatened satellites.
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3
Jul
HQ Lecture
The Armed Forces Committee is a sub-group of all the Professional Engineering Institutions (PEI) and host a lecture each year. The IMechE hosted it in 2012 and the IET prior to that.
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8
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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9
Jul
Corporate Partner Event
A briefing by HSBC's Head of Economics on the medium-term outlook for the British economy.
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16
Jul
Branch Event
Oxford Branch
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16
Jul
Branch Event
Oxford Branch
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17
Jul
Named Lecture
Craig Kreeger, CEO of Virgin Atlantic Airways will explain the curent activities planned by Virgin Atlantic Airways and discuss future opportunities and challenges faced.
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19
Jul
Society Event
We intend to hold the second Human Powered Aircraft (HPA) 2013 Icarus Cup at Sywell Aerodrome. The competition is designed to progress the sport from occasional records attempts into a viable activity and will feature a number of challenges, for which the successful team will be crowned the second winners of the Royal Aeronautical Society HPA Icarus Cup 2013.
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23
Jul
HQ Lecture
This Flight Operatiosn group lecture will discuss Thomson's Airways ATQP.
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24
Jul
Named Lecture
The 2013 Beaumont Named Lecture will be delivered by Tony Tyler, Director General and CEO at IATA.
This occasional lecture honours Major Kenneth Beaumont CBE, DSO, MA (Oxon), AFRAeS.
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12
Sep
Branch Event
Heathrow Branch
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16
Sep
Conference
The 2013 annual two day UAS Conference will look at the key issues facing the UK, European and global UAS industries and businesses.
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17
Sep
Named Lecture
The Lanchester Lecture was set up to honour Frederick William Lanchester, HonFRAeS, Britain’s first great aerodynamicist. The 2013 Lanchester Lecture will be delivered by Prof James McGuirk, Professor of Aerodynamics, Loughborough University.
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17
Sep
Branch Event
Oxford Branch
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18
Sep
Branch Event
Preston Branch
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19
Sep
HQ Lecture
This Flight test group lecture will look at STOVL Flight Control Testing. Further information to follow shortly.
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24
Sep
Branch Event
FAA Yeovilton Branch
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25
Sep
Conference
The 2013 Conference at the Society’s Headquarters in London on 25-26 September will examine and discuss the challenges of upset prevention and recovery training. In addition to other papers on this theme, the RAeS International Committee for Aviation Training in Extended Flight Envelopes (ICATEE) will report on their progress.
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25
Sep
HQ Lecture
This lecture honours Capt Ray Jones, one of the Flight Simulation Groups founding members and celebrates his contribution to the development of the group, the advancement in the art and science of flight simulation and in particular application in the training of civil airline pilots.
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26
Sep
Corporate Partner Event
Topic to be announced.
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7
Oct
HQ Lecture
The theme for the Aerospace Medicine Group Autumn Lecture will be aeromedical issues (of which the majority will be human factors) arising in the latest generation commercial airliners, especially factors arising following the introduction HUDs into commercial cockpits.
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9
Oct
Branch Event
Preston Branch
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14
Oct
HQ Lecture
Save the date for this Historical Lecture and more information will be available soon. All RAeS lectures are free to attend and we welcome both Members and Non-members.
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15
Oct
Conference
The Annual Greener by Design Conference will bring together the people that shape the aviation industry and the environmental agenda, both in the UK and abroad, to share their perspectives and visions, showcase technological developments and debate contentious issues and possible solutions.
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15
Oct
Branch Event
Cranfield Branch Lecture
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16
Oct
Corporate Partner Event
In this briefing Michael Ryan will speak about innovation in composites, focusing on the CSeries and Bombardier's new facility in Belfast.
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21
Oct
Conference
Join us for the 2012 Young Persons Conference to network and engage with your peers across the industry. The programme will be organised later in the year so if you are interested in speaking or supporting the event please contact the Conference & Events Team.
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6
Nov
Named Lecture
The Brabazon Lecture is held in honour of Lord Brabazon of Tara. Born in London on 8 February 1884, J.T.C. Moore-Brabazon became one of British aviation's true pioneers and, in his political career played an important role in the planning of civil aviation for the years following WW2.
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11
Nov
Conference
The 2013 Light Aircraft Design Conference topics include a mix of dreams and practicalities. Bird flight has been an inspiration since ancient times; the more we learn about them the more ideas we may glean.
The design example will be the new flex-wing from P&M Aviation, the Pegasus PulsR.
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11
Nov
HQ Lecture
Save the date for this Historical Lecture and more information will be available soon. All RAeS lectures are free to attend and we welcome both Members and Non-members.
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13
Nov
Branch Event
Preston Branch
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14
Nov
HQ Lecture
This flight test group lecture will be looking at A400M Flight Testing. Further information will be available shortly.
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15
Nov
Conference
The Royal Aeronautical Society’s Women in Aviation & Aerospace Committee (WAAC) was established in 2009 to encourage more young women to consider aviation and aerospace as a worthwhile and exciting career. Details of the 2013 Conference programme will be available shortly.
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19
Nov
Branch Event
Oxford Branch
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20
Nov
Conference
The Conference will bring together a wide variety of experts to describe the new digital media and social networks and will discuss the implications for flight simulation and training.
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21
Nov
Corporate Partner Event
This briefing will look at how cyber security is changing current practices along with why and how defence against attack will have to be sustained into the forseeable future.
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26
Nov
Conference
This conference follows on from 'The Aircraft that looks after itself - The Civil Aircraft of the Future' Conference held in 2011 which addressed the rapidly evovling field of civil airline services and Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) technologies behind them. This conference will explore the collaboration opportunities in Data Interoperability Standards; Cross Sector Technology Awareness in IVHM and Standards for Electronic Operations and Maintenance Documentation in an interactive
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10
Dec
Branch Event
Cranfield Branch Lecture
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11
Dec
Branch Event
Preston Branch
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12
Dec
Named Lecture
Established to honour the successful and experienced mechanical engineers who completed the first successful controlled powered flight on 17 December 1903, the Wilbur & Orville Wright Lecture is the principal event in the Society’s year, given by distinguished members of the US and UK aerospace communities.