The RAeS Heathrow Branch circulates the selected list of October 2018 aviation events in the Southwest England area. Please be aware that neither the Royal Aeronautical Society HQ nor the RAeS Heathrow Branch is the organiser of following events. Please contact the indicated organiser(s) if you have any questions or queries. We recommend you double check event details, especially any potential last minute changes before making or commencing any journey plans.
**A number of following events may be used for anyone pursuing professional recognition, or further development, as evidence for your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records. CPD certificates of attendance will be provided or endorsed for CEng, IEng or EngTech registration.
“Spitfire” and “Hurricane” Films now on general release at a cinema near you
“Spitfire” is an epic, sweeping tale of determination, vision and courage. It is the story of an aeroplane that was forged in competition, shaped as the war clouds gathered, and refined in the white heat of combat – going on to become the most famous fighter plane ever made. It includes te role of the Air Transport Auxiliary and includes superb air-to-air filming by John Dibbs. “Hurricane” (Squadron 303) is the story of a group of brave Poles who fought in the skies over England in WW2, not just to keep Great Britain free from the Nazis, but also to keep alive the very idea of their own country, which had existed in its modern form for barely twenty years before it was crushed between the opposing jaws of Germany and Russia. Equipped with the almost-obsolete Hurricane and (with some initial reluctance) given RAF blue uniforms, while they fought, Poland lived. “Hurricane” relies more on computer generated imagery (CGI) for the flying sequences.
02 OCT 2018 | TUESDAY
Southampton – RAeS Solent Branch Lecture **
They’ve Arrived… F-35 Lightning II from production to RAF Marham. Presented by Lt Cdr Megan Ashton RN, Lt Cdr Ian McLaughlin RN, Lt Al Murphy RN, all of the Lightning II Delivery Team, Defence Equipment and Support. For the first lecture of the 2018/19 season the Solent Branch are delighted to be hosted once again by our friends and colleagues at HMS Sultan and the Royal Navy’s Air Engineering and Survival School. Long-time friends of the branch will recall that this is by no means the first lecture we have held on the F-35 since the Joint Strike Fighter project was first proposed, but surely none has come at a more poignant and exciting time. At last nine aircraft have touched down on UK soil to begin to form up the RAF’s first operational Squadron. By the date of the lecture flying trials should be well underway onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth, bringing big deck, fast jet operations back to the Royal Navy after many years. It has been a challenging journey to get to this stage. Lt Cdr Ashton and her colleagues from the MoD’s Lightning II Delivery Team will be taking a look at the magnitude and complexity of getting to where we are today. Please note that as HMS Sultan is a secure military establishment, advance registration is required for all attendees. If you wish to attend please supply your name, car registration, make and colour to solent@aerosociety.com by Friday 28th September. Directions to the venue can be found on our Lecture Locations page. 19:00 (doors at 18:00) HMS Sultan, Military Rd, Gosport PO12 3BY. Adam Slater, Publicity Officer Solent Branch Tel: 07851 844929 email: adampslater@gmail.com web: solent-raes.org.uk
02 OCT 2018 | TUESDAY
Eastleigh – Bishop’s Waltham Aviation Group Lecture
“Griffons, Merlins and Spitfires” – Kevin Patience. Following RAF service Kevin had a full and varied career including international marine salvage and aircraft renovation. He will tell of his connections with the iconic WW2 fighter, the Supermarine Spitfire and it’s power plants the Rolls Royce Merlin and Griffon. Also his location and identification of two Spitfires off Malta including one on display in the Malta War Museum and another that now flies, together with some rare 1942 colour film of Spitfires in Malta. Doors open at 7:45pm with presentation starting at 8:00pm. We meet in the Church Hall, off Free Street Bishop’s Waltham, Hampshire SO32 1EE. A location map and directions can be found in the ‘ABOUT’ section of this site. The fee for each meeting is normally £2.50p. Website http://www.bwavg.co.uk.
02 OCT 2018 | TUESDAY
Bristol – Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West Event **
The Hackitt Report : What the industry must learn from the disaster at Grenfell Tower. The ICE Bristol City Club would like to invite you to an evening talk on lesson learned from the industry reports into the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017. Alastair Soane and Paul Mc Nulty, from Structural-Safety, will explore the findings of the Hackitt Report and whether systematic risks exist in the infrastructure sector. Sandwiches and refreshments are available from 18:00 with the talk commencing at 18:30. University of Bristol Pugsley Lecture Theatre Queen’s Building, University Walk Bristol BS8 1TR https://www.ice.org.uk/events/success-and-potential-failure-of-engineering If you experience any issues, please contact the event administrator: natalie.wills@ice.org.uk
02 OCT 2018 | TUESDAY
Salisbury – Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Wessex Event
Former IMechE President Geoff Baker ‘The Entrepreneur in Engineering’ & Utilising LinkedIn. Former IMechE President, Geoff Baker, talks on ‘The Entrepreneur in Engineering’ followed by a LinkedIn presentation from Andy Gwynn. ‘How to Get More Business Through Your Use of LinkedIn’ 1800 arrival – refreshments and networking, 1815 1st lecture by Geoff Baker, 1915 break – refreshments and networking, 1930 2nd lecture by Andy Gwynn. Venue South Wiltshire UTC, Wilton Road, Salisbury SP2 7EU. https://nearyou.imeche.org/near-you/UK/Wessex/event-detail?id=15478
03 OCT 2018 | WEDNESDAY
Swindon – RAeS Swindon Branch Lecture **
A life under the Ocean Wave, by Cdr. Roscoe Tanner MA RN JSCSC. Cdr Roscoe Tanner will talk about at submarine life and interactions with airborne forces. 19:00 – 20:30 The Montgomery Theatre, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham SN6 8LA. ID will be required at the gate (Driving Licence/Passport). Young persons aged 15-18 are entitled to attend branch lectures free of charge. They must be accompanied by an adult who will also be entitled to attend free of charge. The base will deny access if compliance is not adhered to. Please reply as soon as possible, to Colin Irvin at: raeswindon@gmail.com or DAS@aerosoecity.com
03 OCT 2018 | WEDNESDAY
Romsey – South Hampshire Historical Aviation Society (SHHAS) Talk
‘The Fleet Air Arm’ a talk by John Ford. All meetings 7.30 for 7.45pm start. Romsey Working Men’s Conservative Club. Non-members very welcome (£4 on the door). Contact Phil Wiltshire philccbw@hotmail.co.uk.
07 OCT 2018 | SUNDAY
Salisbury – Old Sarum Airfield ‘Vintage Sunday’ Event
Our popular event for vintage and classic cars, motorbikes and aircraft. Join us on the first Sunday of every month for this informal gathering. Free. Arrivals from 10am. Free landings at Old Sarum for all aircraft registered before 1960. Reduced entry (£5) to the Boscombe Down Aviation Collection for pilots of pre-1960 aircraft and drivers/riders of classic and vintage cars and motorbikes. On arrival, please follow the signs and look out for marshals who will direct you to a dedicated parking area. Cars and motorbikes must not enter the active airfield. Information on events at the Boscombe Down Aviation Collection can be found on Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Boscombe-Down-Aviation-Collection-330939183658923/ or at http://www.boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk
09 OCT 2018 | TUESDAY
Salisbury – RAeS Boscombe Down Branch Lecture **
Human performance – spatial disorientation. Refreshments from 5pm, Lecture starts 5:15pm Lecture Theatre (adjacent to main restaurant), MOD Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, SP4 0JF. Visitors must register at least 4 days in advance with name and car registration. Email Branch Secretary secretary@BosombeDownRAES.org
09 OCT 2018 | TUESDAY
Farnborough – RAeS FarnboroughBranch Lecture **
Chinook operations in Afghanistan by Sqn Ldr Alex Duncan (retired). 19:00 – 21:30. BAE Systems, The Park Centre, Farnborough, Farnborough Aerospace Centre, Aerospace Boulevard, Farnborough GU14 6XN. Contact Ian Pigram email pigramik@bp.com or Dr Mike Philpot 01252 614618.
10 OCT 2018 | WEDNESDAY
Portsmouth – Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Wessex Event
The UK’s Top Formula Student Electric Car – Team Bath Racing Electric (TBRE) The UK’s Top Formula Student Electric Car – Team Bath Racing Electric (TBRE) Evening Technical Lecture: The UK’s Top Formula Student Electric Car. Having studied at Portsmouth High School for 14 years, Elizabeth is returning to the area to talk about her journey so far: her route into engineering, her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated profession and primarily her point of view from the forefront of technology in Formula Student and the Electric Automotive Industry. Format of the evening, 5:45-6:30 Registration, Refreshments, Networking and opportunity for Pupil attendees to “interview an Engineer”, 6:30-7:30/40 Lecture. Venue Richmond Building, University of Portsmouth, Portland Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3DE. https://nearyou.imeche.org/near-you/UK/Wessex/event-detail?id=15633
11 OCT 2018 | THURSDAY
London Heathrow – RAeS Heathrow Branch Lecture **
The work of the aviation safety regulator by Troy Preston, Head of Innovation, Strategy, Policy, Safety and Business Assurance Team UK Civil Aviation Authority. Lectures at the RAeS Heathrow Branch take place at 18:15 British Airways HQ Waterside, London Heathrow Airport, Harmondsworth UB7 0GA. The Branch welcome both Members and Visitors! Please note that for security clearance to enter the BA Waterside base to attend the lecture, you MUST register at least two days in advance, preferably online via http://tiny.cc/RAeSLHR, alternatively contact the Branch Secretary William Li via email Heathrow@aerosociety.com or mobile 07936 392799.
11 OCT 2018 | THURSDAY
Weymouth – Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) Dorset & S.Wilts Local Network Lecture **
The MASSMO – Marine Autonomous Systems in Support of Marine Observations Presented by Roland Rogers, MASSMO Operations Manager and Emeritus Fellow National Oceanography Centre Southampton. The National Oceanography Centre Southampton over the last two decades has been designing and operating large bodied deep diving Unmanned Underwater Vehicles. The development of this unique UUV capability was so that marine scientists with an interest in the deep ocean could undertake complex marine scientific investigations at these great depths. Traditionally this deep diving UUV capability with an endurance of about 2 to 3 days are deployed from ocean class research vessels using specially designed launch and recovery capabilities. This event is jointly hosted by the IMechE and IET, Tea from 6:30pm, Talk starts at 7pm, Q&A: 8pm. Finish by 8:30pm. Wessex Room, Weymouth College, Fleet Building, Cranford Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT47LQ. Organised by the UK – SW:Dorset & S.Wilts local network. Contact Andrew Criswick 01305 212926 for more information. https://communities.theiet.org/communities/events/item/183/190/21239
12 OCT 2018 | FRIDAY
Lyndhurst – New Forest Aviation Group (NFAG) Lecture
‘World War1 Submarines’ by Commodore Chris Munns. Occasionally we have a submarine talk from a fascination with a vehicle that ‘flies’ in three directions. As a former submarine commander Chris is enthusiastic on his subject and has made a major contribution to the HMS Alliance renovation at the Submarine Museum in Gosport. This time we see the early developments of submarines. See our website http://www.nfag.info. Doors open at 7pm for prompt 7.30pm start at Lyndhurst Community Centre. Visitors £4 including light refreshment. Contact Stephen Robson: stephen.robson10@btopenworld.com
14 OCT 2018 | SUNDAY
Bransgore (near Sopley) – Friends of the New Forest Airfields (FONFA) Open Day
The last Open Day for 2018 apart from arranged group visits. The museum has a wealth of pictures and artefacts commemorating the aviation operations and aircraft of WW2 involving the 12 New Forest airfields and also the training airfield at East Boldre from WW1. Open from 10am-4pm for this open day for which the Trustees ask for a donation of £7.50 for adults, £3 for 10-16 year olds and ‘under 10s’ are free. Service Veterans (pre-1961) are offered a concessionary rate of £3 on production of their service ID. Annual Membership £10, Family (2 adults + 2 children) £25, Life Membership £100. The museum is in Mosquito Way, accessed via the new housing estate BH23 8AU, off Derritt Lane, Bransgore. Turn left immediately on entering the estate. See the Facebook page or the website at https://fonfasite.wordpress.com and email at fonfa2010@gmail.com
15 OCT 2018 | MONDAY
Andover – Andover Strut Meeting
The Andover Strut meets on the 2nd Monday in the month at Popham Airfield (EGHP). Visitors welcome. We normally gather at around 19:30 for a 20:00 start. Tea, coffee and biscuits available throughout the evening. http://www.andoverstrut.org.uk
16 OCT 2018 | TUESDAY
Gosport – Gosport Aviation Society (GAS) Meeting
Joe Marsden “Flying the Vulcan – a personal perspective” 7.30pm for 8.00pm. Meetings are held at the Stubbington Snooker Club. Entry charge of £3.00 for visitors. Contact Bob Wealthy Tel 01329 315561. solentaeromarine@hotmail.com
16 OCT 2018 | TUESDAY
Salisbury – Boscombe Down Aviation Collection (BDAC) Presentation
An overview of Air Traffic Control and developments in recent years – Gary Dixon. Monthly presentations 18:30 for 19:00. Entrance Members free and Non-members £5 (includes access to the collection). Venue BDAC conference room Hangar 1 South, Old Sarum Airfield, Old Sarum, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6DZ. Tel: 01722 323636.
16 OCT 2018 | TUESDAY
Clivedon – West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF) Sales Training
Increase your Sales and Turnover with Effective Sales. Sales skills are the single most undervalued and misunderstood skills in business. Engineering businesses can dramatically improve their turnover by implementing effective sales techniques and a driven sales plan. This course will increase the sales performance of attendees by using the most successful techniques employed by businesses that excel in the Engineering sector. WEAF Members: £135, Non-Members: £185.
17 OCT 2018 | WEDNESDAY
Winchester – Science Centre & Planetarium Lecture Series
Our Solar System, compared to exoplanets Dr Amaury Triaud (University of Birmingham). We will look at recent discoveries in exoplanets – planets orbiting other stars than the Sun. Exoplanets have surprised researchers by how different they appear to the eight planets we know so well. But are we really distinct, or just one system amongst a multitude? We will explore the properties of our planets, and those of others Suns, comparing them to one another. 4:30pm lecture £8/£6 and 6:30pm lecture £10/£8. Airbus Defence and Space Planetarium in Winchester, Telegraph Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HZ. http://www.winchestersciencecentre.org/visitor-information/whats-on/space-lectures/
17 OCT 2018 | WEDNESDAY
Guildford – Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Farnborough & Guildford Lecture **
Electric Car Development – but is the future all electric? Sir John Samuel has been active in the battery and electric car arena for many years. One of the great challenges for engineers is to harness the energy of the sun through cost effective generation, transmission and storage – ultimately to power the wheels of mass transport. The roots of EV development came in the UK’s switch from horses to electric cars in 1915, now in 2018 history is repeating itself with rapid growth in electric passenger car production and sales enabled by major advances in Lithium based battery technology and high efficiency hybrid drivetrains. 19:30 – 21:00 University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH. Contact Peter Recardo mobile 07923 491447. http://nearyou.imeche.org/near-you/UK/Thameswey/Farnborough—Guildford-Area/event-detail?id=15150
18 OCT 2018 | THURSDAY
Yeovil – RAeS Yeovil Branch Lecture **
The Miles M52: Britain’s Top Secret assault on the Sound Barrier by Tony Butler. 18:00 – Refreshments, 18:30 – Lecture Starts, 19:45 – Approx Finish. Leonardo MW Limited, Dallas Conference Room 1A , Leonardo Helicopters, Yeovil BA20 2YB Entrance via Lysander Road. RAeS & AWASA Members FREE, Non-Members £2. RAeS Yeovil Branch Committee – raesyeovil.mbx@leonardocompany.com or david.mccallum@leonardocompany.com and Michael.Winder@leonardocompany.com.
22 OCT 2018 | MONDAY
Chichester – Arun & Chichester Enthusiasts Society (Air ACES) Talk
HM Coast Guard SAR Helicopter Unit, Lee-on-Solent by Eadin Brown that flies from Lee-on-Solent. Either to a real rescue at sea or on a training flight often in conjunction with the RNLI. Come and hear as to how this helicopter, its crew, support staff operating back base, plus of course the organisations they work with all fit together to perform a rescue. Eadin Brown is one of the pilots! His talk will introduce the HM Coastguard Helicopter Unit, which was recently re-equipped with AgustaWestland AW189 aircraft and is based at a modern facility at the Solent Airport, formerly the home of RNAS Lee-on-Solent (HMS Daedalus). Eadin will start off his talk with a little back ground about himself, and as to how he ended up working for the HM Coastguard Unit. This in itself is fascinating! Eadin will then continue by giving a broad outline of how the Helicopter All welcome. 19:00 for 19:30 start. Chichester Park Hotel, behind Sainsbury’s on the Chichester By-pass. Entrance fee to each meeting members £3/non-members £5. Contact David Batcock on 01243-823007 or email info@airaces.org.uk.
25 OCT 2018 | THURSDAY
Bournemouth – RAeS Christchurch Branch Lecture **
The keynote event for our 2018-2019 season is our biennial Sir Alan Cobham lecture, generously supported by Cobham plc. This year’s lecture will be on the Single European Sky (SES) project and will be given by Graham Lake. The lecture will discuss the political initiatives and challenges in harmonising the air traffic control systems, strategies and procedures across 42 European Countries, extending from Iceland to Turkey and beyond. SES respects the ICAO Global Air Navigation Plan, which the 192 government members of ICAO have signed up to deliver, and which for Europe has led to the European ATM Masterplan. Europe is generally very well advanced when compared to other global regions, partly because of Eurocontrol, the intergovernmental agency established 50+ years ago, but also because of the supranational political structure (the EC) that does not exist to the same extent elsewhere in the aviation world. The lecture will be preceded by a buffet reception for members and invited guests, which will be held in the atrium by main reception in Poole House. The reception will start at 6pm. 7pm for prompt lecture start at 7:30pm. Bournemouth University Poole House, Fern Barrow, Poole, Dorset BH12 5BB. This event may be used for anyone pursuing professional recognition, or further development, as evidence for your CPD records and we can provide a Certificate of Attendance. Contact Roger Starling e-mail rogerstarling593@btinternet.com or rogerstarling@me.com tel 01929 553822.
25 OCT 2018 | THURSDAY
Yeovil – Society of Friends of the Fleet Air Arm Museum (SoFFAAM) Lecture
Speaker: Colonel Paul Tedman. Commander Aviation Reconnaissance Forces RNAS Yeovilton. Talks are held in the FAAM auditorium on the last Thursday of each month (except August and December) at 19.30. SoFFAAM Fleet Air Arm Museum, Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Ilchester BA22 8HT. The entry price is £7.00. (unless otherwise stated). Non-members are welcome. The price includes light refreshments, including a glass of wine. These are very popular events and numbers are limited. Members can buy tickets online or telephone the Museum Shop (01935 842617 or 01935 842616) to order and tickets can be posted out or collected from the Museum. More details and ticket bookings at the SOFFAAM website http://www.fleetairarmfriends.org.uk
25 OCT 2018 | THURSDAY
Yeovil – Navy Wings Night Photocall
The second Threshold Navy Wings Night Photocall of the year. The event will see a number of Navy Wings’ aircraft positioned for photography and under floodlights. A number of visiting aircraft are also expected. Tickets are priced at £30.00 and are available to purchase through our online ticket store, below, or at thresholdaero.ticketlight.co.uk. Tickets are strictly limited to ensure the there is no overcrowding and there is no fighting for position during the evening. Entry to the event is for those aged 16 or older and each ticket holder must have valid photographic ID (passport, driving license, etc.) in order to enter RNAS Yeovilton. Please note that without a high visibility jacket or coat, you will be refused entry to the event. You will need to send your vehicle details (make, model, colour, registration) to us using the contact form on this website. This is not optional and failure to provide such details will mean you are not able to park in the Little Yeo car park. 1730 at Navy Wings Heritage Centre, Building 412, South Dispersal, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester BA22 8HT. https://threshold.aero/event/navy-wings-night-photocall-iii
25 OCT 2018 | THURSDAY
Wimborne – RAF Air Cadets Wimborne
That’s (Air)show Business! Celebrating the RAF at 100 a talk by Phil Holt. 7.30 pm (doors open 6.45 pm). Venue Allendale Centre, Wimborne BH21 1AS. Tickets £5 available from the Allendale Centre or online at http://www.theallendale.org. Contact Robin Cook on 07968 265897. Proceeds for Air Cadets 1069 Squadron (Flight Refuelling) Wimborne.
30 OCT 2018 | TUESDAY
Yeovil – RAeS FAA Yeovilton Branch Lecture **
Tragedy in Paris by Capt John Hutchinson. An investigation by The Observer suggests the truth is much more complicated. In the words of John Hutchinson, a Concorde captain for 15 years, the fire on its own should have been “eminently survivable; the pilot should have been able to fly his way out of trouble.” The reason why he failed to do so, Hutchinson believes, was a lethal combination of operational error and negligence. This appears to have been a crash with more than one contributing factor, most of which were avoidable. 1800 for 1830 start. Nuffield Sports Centre RNAS Yeovilton, BA22 8HT. Lecture Secretary Lt Marc Stone RN 01935 456241.
31 OCT 2018 | WEDNESDAY
Southampton – Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) Hampshire & Dorset Group Event
BREXIT : what happens if borders are restored? William (Bill) Packer, Managing Director, Steering Supply Chain Consultants Ltd. Whatever the type of BREXIT that is finally negotiated, if that involves a withdrawal from the customs union of the EU then both supply chains and transport operations between the UK and Europe face major change. The Steering Supply Chain Consultancy is already preparing its clients for those changes and now Bill Packer will be sharing some of that advice with CILT members who may still only be vaguely aware of what they mean. This is our season’s opening event and, despite it being held on Halloween, it promises to make the prospect of BREXIT ‘Deal or No Deal ?’ rather less frightening by showing how we can be ready to manage it beforehand. Refreshments will be provided. 18:30 (for 18:45) – 21:00. Solent Conference Centre (The Spark), on the East Park Terrace Campus of Southampton Solent University, Southampton SO 14 0LY Meeting Point: The Willow Conference Room (TS 315A on Level 3) of the Solent Conference Centre. Book online now or contact Membership Services, Tel: 01536 740104 or email: membership@ciltuk.org.uk quoting the event code: HDG0348
31OCT – 01NOV 2018 | WED-THU
Birmingham – Advanced Engineering 2018
Advanced Engineering is your opportunity to meet and network with fellow OEMs and supply chain professionals eager to see the latest technologies and solutions across co-located show zones including Aero Engineering; Automotive Engineering; Composites Engineering; Connected Manufacturing; Performance Metals Engineering; and new for 2018 UK Contract Manufacturing. National Exhibition Centre. https://www.easyfairs.com/advanced-engineering-2018/advanced-engineering-2018/
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
07 November 2018 | WEDNESDAY
Christchurch – Christchurch Aviation Society Lecture
Royal Observer Corps by Neville Cullingford. The Royal Observer Corps (ROC) was a civil defence organisation intended for the visual detection, identification, tracking and reporting of aircraft over Great Britain. It operated in the United Kingdom between 29 October 1925 and 31 December 1995, when the Corps’ civilian volunteers were stood down. (ROC headquarters staff at RAF Bentley Priory stood down on 31 March 1996). Composed mainly of civilian spare-time volunteers, ROC personnel wore a Royal Air Force (RAF) style uniform and latterly came under the administrative control of RAF Strike Command and the operational control of the Home Office. Civilian volunteers were trained and administered by a small cadre of professional full-time officers under the command of the Commandant Royal Observer Corps; latterly a serving RAF Air Commodore. Commencing at 20.00 hours (8pm) in the Druitt hall, off the high street, Christchurch. Programme Secretary, Robert Wilson, Tel: 01425 271202 or email progsec@christchurchavsoc.co.uk
RAeS Heathrow Branch 