Founded in 1929, the Bristol Branch is one of the oldest and liveliest Branches in RAeS and serves as the local focus for RAeS activities in the south-west of England. The city of Bristol harbours one of the largest and most significant aerospace communities in the world. Local industry and research establishments are at the forefront … Continue reading Bristol Branch Profile
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February Lecture: Sustainable Biofuels for Aviation; Greening the Deserts of the Earth
Robert Whitfield, Greener by Design Thursday 28th February 2013 - 6.30pm, The Concorde Room, BAWA Room 1, BAWA Leisure Centre, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RGThe RAeS Bristol lectures welcome all interested members and non-members for this event. Future emissions of CO2 will have to be reduced to meet global climate concerns. For aircraft … Continue reading February Lecture: Sustainable Biofuels for Aviation; Greening the Deserts of the Earth
Report on RAeS Women in Aviation and Aerospace Conference (WAAC)
at Rolls-Royce Filton, Bristol, Nov 2012 Written by Emily Manning and Gaelle Norbert of the RAeS Bristol Branch On Friday 2nd November Rolls-Royce hosted the RAES ‘Women in Aviation and Aerospace’ Conference in Filton, Bristol, in a change from its regular venue in central London. After being warmly welcomed by the staff, Clare Walker, chair … Continue reading Report on RAeS Women in Aviation and Aerospace Conference (WAAC)
January Lecture: British Antarctic Survey Operations
Rod Arnold, Head of Air Unit, British Antarctic Survey Thursday 24th January 2013 - 6.30pm, Concorde Room, BAWA Room 1, BAWA Leisure Centre, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RGThe RAeS Bristol lectures welcome all interested members and non-members for this joint event with RGS-IBG. The RAeS Bristol Branch looks forward to welcoming you to … Continue reading January Lecture: British Antarctic Survey Operations
SonicStar – Building a Supersonic Future through Innovation and Technology
Richard Lugg – Chair and CEO, HyperMach Aerospace Ltd. A brief review of the November 2012 Bristol Branch lecture "Richard Lugg provided, perhaps, the quote of the evening, stating that the enthusiasm and response to the evening’s presentation had overshadowed the one he had received at the Dubai Air Show" In front of a packed … Continue reading SonicStar – Building a Supersonic Future through Innovation and Technology
December Lecture: The Schneider Trophy Contest
Mike Marsden, former Head of Wind Tunnels, Airbus Wednesday 12th December 2012 - 6.30pm, Room 1, BAWA Room 1, BAWA Leisure Centre, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RGThe RAeS Bristol lectures welcome all interested members and non-members for this event. The RAeS Bristol Branch looks forward to welcoming you to our December lecture.
January Lecture Announced: British Antarctic Survey Aircraft Operations
Rod Arnold, Head of Air Unit, British Antarctic Survey Thursday 24th January 2013 - 6.30pm Concorde Room, BAWA Leisure Centre, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RGThe RAeS Bristol lectures welcome all interested members and non-members for this joint event with RGS-IBG. The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) operates a DASH 7 and 4 Twin Otters … Continue reading January Lecture Announced: British Antarctic Survey Aircraft Operations
December Lecture Announced: The Schneider Trophy contest: 1913-1931
Mike Marsden; Former Head of Wind Tunnels, Airbus Wednesday 12th December 2012 - 6.30pm Room 1 , BAWA Leisure Centre, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RGThe RAeS Bristol lectures welcome all interested members and nonmembers. A competition to encourage the development of commercial marine aviation was announced by Frenchman Jacques Schneider in 1912. For the … Continue reading December Lecture Announced: The Schneider Trophy contest: 1913-1931
SonicStar: Building a Supersonic Future through Innovation and Technology
Richard Lugg, Chairman and CEO, HyperMach Aerospace Limited Thursday 29th November 2012 - 6.30pm Concorde Room, BAWA Leisure Centre, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RG The RAeS Bristol lectures welcome all interested members and nonmembers. HyperMach CEO Richard Lugg will present an inspiring talk on how he is building a Supersonic Future, by exploring … Continue reading SonicStar: Building a Supersonic Future through Innovation and Technology
Branch Lecture: 55 Years of Flying Fun
Wg Cdr Clive Rustin, RAF (retd) Thursday 25th October 2012 - 6.30pm Concorde Room, BAWA Leisure Centre, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RG The RAeS Bristol lectures welcome all interested members and nonmembers. Former British Test Pilot Clive Rustin will illustrate his 55 years of flying experience. Following several years as a test pilot … Continue reading Branch Lecture: 55 Years of Flying Fun
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