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The royal aeronautical society
The Royal Aeronautical Society Andrew LlllLE
Founded in 7866for ‘the general advancement of aeronautical art, science and engineering’, the Royal Aeronautical Society is the oldest aeronautical society in the world. Its original purpose was to promote heavier than air flight - an achievement realised some 37 years after the ifs formation. Since then, the Society has been a focus of aerospace acfivity and has evolved as a global focal point for the aerospace community with 76000 members in over 700 countries.
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ince its foundation, the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) has been associated with many famous names from the pioneering days of aviation. Amongst its early members were the Wright brothers and Otto lilienthal and both Sir Sydney Cam and Sir Frederick Handley Page were Presidents. Today, the Society has evolved as a global focal point for the aerospace community with 18000 members in over 100 countries (see figure 1). It has five international Divisions and a network of over 60 branches around the world. Of these 38 are located in the UK, with the other European based Branches placed in Toulouse and Munich. Further afield, Branches have been established in United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Seattle - the first such Branch in the United States. The other Branches form the Divisions in Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Zimbabwe and South Africa. The Society has eight grades of membership, ranging from Fellowship at the senior end of the spectrum through to Student membership for those beginning their careers in the aerospace industry. Indeed, there is a grade of membership open to all whether professionally engaged in the industry or just with an interest in aeronautical matters.
An engineering basis The Society supports and maintains the highest standards for professionalism in all aerospace disciplines. It has a strong engineering based membership and as such it is a nominated body of the UK Engineering Council and considers applications for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and Engineering Technician (EngTech). Approximately 8000 of the total membership is registered with the Engineering Council in this way and other 3500 students and graduates are working towards their registration. Supporting
Figure 1. The RAeS - present
throughout
the development of individuals in the aerospace community, the Society has close links with both industry and academia. It accredits a wide range of academic courses and training programmes and it provides an invaluable resource of information and guidance on careers in the aerospace community. Indeed, the vast majority of such programmes now have the endorsement of the Society. It also recognises outstanding contributions to the international aerospace industry each year through its prestigious programme of Medals and Awards. Recipients of these awards
the world. (DOG RAeS)
CEAS read like a who’s who of the aerospace industry - not only of those who have shown outstanding leadership but also those who have made significant contributions in technological areas.
Careers Centre Encoura ement and assistance is also provide &, :at the younger end of the industry %ough the Society’s Careers Centre. & a ‘one-stop-shop’,the centre is able to provide information to those wishing to pursue a career in the aerospace industry or to those considering a change of direction during their career. The centre is strongly supported by both industry and academia alike and provides an invaluable source of information. Since its launch in 1996,it has dealt with in excess of 10000 enquiries. Whilst most of these come from individuals, the centre also provides information to the aerospace industry and to other careers centres. The Careers Centre is also actively involved with a number of other organisations that aim to promote careers in Science, Engineering and Technology. As a sponsor of the Arkwright Scholarship Programme, the Society is able to assist outstanding school-leaverstowards an exciting and worthwhile career with the highest qualificationsin Engineering, Design and Technology. The Society is also a sponsor of the YoungEngineers for Britain,a competition that aims to strengthen linksbetween educationand industry by encouraging young people to undertake engineering project work. Finally, the Society supports the Today’s Engineers drawing competition,which aimsto encourageyoung childrento iecognise the importance of engineering and the contribution that it makes to everyday life.
Specialist Groups The Society is a worldwide hub for the dissemination of specialist information, knowledge and innovative thought. It draws together key opportunities and issues confronting today’s aerospace community through a range of leading journals and position papers and a comprehensivepmgrammeof conferences, lectures and workshops. The majority of these events are organised by a network of Specialist Groups covering the major areas of interest. These include technical based groups such as aerodynamics and structures, through to more operational issues such as Air Law and Aviation Medicine. The groups are populated by leading practitioners all of whom are able to contribute the latest thinking to the life of the Society
Publications Much of the content of the conferences is published in the Society’sthree journals. Aerospace International is a monthly magazine whose remit is to capture the significant events in the industry whilst informing the aerospace community of important developments. Aerospace Professional is the Society’s in-house publication and reports on the numerous activities taking place throughout the organisation. The AeronauticalJournal is an academic journal publishing the significant papers from the Society’s conferences and seminars. In additions, papers from a wide range of contributors are also published putting forward recent advances in aerospace technology.
library facilities
The Society is also home to an extensive aeronautical library with an outstanding source of specialist books, periodicals and reports from around the world. Help to young people Access to the Library is available to the Inaddition to these cooperative arran- Society’smembership through the Intergements, the Society administers a wide net, with a full index currently included. range of funds, aimed at assisting young The Library forms part of the Society’s people with their career development. website which was launched in 1996. The Societydistributesin excess of !ZMlOO The site currently has in excess of 300 annually to a wide variety of people either pages, covering all aspects of the Societo support their attendance at conferences ty’s activities and attracts over 25000 hits every month. or to part fund their training. AIR & SPACE
A valuable component of the dissemination activities are the extensive lecture programmes, held both in the Branches and at the Society’s headquarters. The majority of the latter form part of the prestigious Named Lecture programme and are delivered by senior figures from across the aerospace industry Indeed, many such figures use these opporttmities to put forward ideas that shape the future of the industry.
The Associated Company Scheme Another key feature of the Society is its ability to exert influence in the public and industrial arenas. It has an extensive network of AssociatedCompany Scheme (ACS) members and has developed strategic relationships with many of the world’s largest and most powerful organisations in aerospace. A full list of ACS members is given in tableI. It plays a leading role in high profile government initiatives and is frequently involved in public debate.
Relations with the CEAS Internationally, the Society has close links with a number of like-minded organisations. As well as being a founder member of the Confederationof European Aerospace Societies (CEAS),the Society works closely with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the American Helicopter Society (AHS)in the United States.Many of the Divisions have local agreements with other organisations allowing the Society to exercise a worldwide network.
The Council The Society is governed by a Council which is elected from its membership. The current Council is made up of 42 individuals many of whom are senior figures in the aerospaceindustry. Supporting the Council are a number of Boards, responsiblefor setting policy in particular areas;ProfessionalAffairs,Learned Society, Regional Affairs, Strategic Review and Finance. Each of the Boards is made EUROPE
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Ustof Membersasat21 June%%? A.T.Kearney Limited Aerolux Ltd Aerospace Composite Technologies Ltd Aerospace ResearchCentre Aerospattile UKLtd Air Maita Company Ltd Air New Zealand Limited Air TransportAvionics Airbus lndustrie Aircraft Equipment International Limited Aircraft ResearchAssociation Ltd Amiri Flight Army Air Corps Aspect Development Europe Ltd BAESYSTEMS Barlow,Lyde & Gilbert, Solicitors Beaumont and Son Berwin Leighton BMAviation Services BritishAir TransportAssociation BritishAirways Plc CAE Civil Aviation Authority Claverham Group Limited Cobham Plc Computing Devices Company Ltd Crank Aerospace Ltd Crantteld College of Aeronautics Dairnler ChryslerAerospace AG David HolmesMedia Services Defence Aviation Repair Agency (DARA) Defence Evaluation and Research Agency Defence Procurement Agency Delta Air tines up of members with expertise in the relevant discipline. The work of the Boards is conducted by the Society’s 32 staff - all of whom are located in the headquarters building in Central London.
The home of the RAeS The headquarters building itself, No 4 Hamilton Place, has been the home of
Denel Aviation Military Aircraft Denel Aviation TransportAircraft Department of the Environment, Transportand the Regions Department of Trade and industry (EID) Deutsche BA DMA Dowty Aerospace, TIGroup plc Druid Systems Eli-FlySpA Emirates ERATechnology Ltd Eurofighter European Aviation Ltd FLSAerospace (UK)Limited FortisAviation Group Ltd GEAircraft EnginesLtd GKNWestland Group Plc Gulf Aircraft Maintenance Company Hamilton Sundstrand Harboffle & Lewis Hunting Defence Ltd JMC Airlines Ltd Kidde-Graviner Ltd Line Up Avlatlon Personnel Lockheed Martin UKLtd Marsh Ltd Marshall of Cambridge Aerospace Ltd Martin-BakerAircraft Co Ltd Meggitt Ptc Messier-Dow-Q International Ltd PAFAir War Cotlege ParkerAerospace (Abex Aerohydraut Diviston) Penny & Giles Aerospace Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Engine Co the Society since 1939. Originally built in 1805, it provides a magnificent base for the Society and its activities. The main building was extended in the 1960’s with the inclusion of the lecture theatre which today is fully equipped with modem AV technology and can accommodate an audience of up to 280 people.
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Racal Avionics Limited RamseyHall Limited Raytheon SystemsLimited ResourceAviation Management Ro&wetl Collins(UK)Ltd Rolls-RoyceAerospace Roils-RoyceDeutschbnd GmbH RoyalAir Force Royal Navy - Fleet Air Arm S & C ThermofluidsLtd SAP(UK)Limited Serco Aerospace Shannon Development SLCAssociates SmithsIndustriesAerospace Society of BritishAerospace Companies Limited Spectrum Capital Ltd Spencer Stuart StanfordBurgessAssociates The Association of Licensed Aircraft Engineers The Boeing Company The BrltlshAHLine PitotsAssociation The Guikl of Air TrafficControl Omcers The Marlborough Partnership Thomson-CSFUKLtd Total Engine Support Limited TRWAeronautical SystemsGroup, Lucas Aerospace TurnerMeredith Public Relations Virgtn Attantlc Airways VRLPubiiiing Ltd (Leasing Life) Wavionix Software Limited WeatherServicesInternattonal Limited WestonAerospace Ltd WrightsonWood Associates Ltd Wynnwith As well as the main lecture theatre, there are several meeting rooms that are frequently used for Society business as well as by members of the Associated Company Scheme wishing to hold meetings in Central London. These facilities are augmented by in-house catering facilities which range from light snacks to full silver service
CEAS banquets. The facilities at 4 Hamilton Place allow members of the Society the opportunity to regularly meet in an relaxed environment and in particular, the members lounge provides a venue for the most exclusive aerospace club in the world.
Membership The Society’s Mmembership is drawn from a diverse range of organisations and disciplines. As well as designers, pilots and engineers, Society members include cabin crew, ground crew, air traffic controllers, manufacturing staff, doctors, lawyers, planners, marketers, journalists and many, many others. The Royal Aeronautical Society welcomes applications from anyone who has an association with, or simply an interest in, I aerospace.
About the uufhor: Andrew LMe isDeputy Directorof ihe RoyalAeronautical Scciily Fw flufhef
Iniorm~on,
pkKse
coMYct:
The RoyalAeronautical Society 4, Hamilton Place London W1V OBQ Tel.:t44 207499 35 15 Fax:t44 207499 62 30
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Founded in 7866for ‘the general advancement of aeronautical art, science and engineering’, the Royal Aeronautical Society is the oldest aeronautical society in the world. Its original purpose was to promote heavier than air flight - an achievement realised some 37 years after the ifs formation. Since then, the Society has been a focus of aerospace acfivity and has evolved as a global focal point for the aerospace community with 76000 members in over 700 countries.
S
ince its foundation, the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) has been associated with many famous names from the pioneering days of aviation. Amongst its early members were the Wright brothers and Otto lilienthal and both Sir Sydney Cam and Sir Frederick Handley Page were Presidents. Today, the Society has evolved as a global focal point for the aerospace community with 18000 members in over 100 countries (see figure 1). It has five international Divisions and a network of over 60 branches around the world. Of these 38 are located in the UK, with the other European based Branches placed in Toulouse and Munich. Further afield, Branches have been established in United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Seattle - the first such Branch in the United States. The other Branches form the Divisions in Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Zimbabwe and South Africa. The Society has eight grades of membership, ranging from Fellowship at the senior end of the spectrum through to Student membership for those beginning their careers in the aerospace industry. Indeed, there is a grade of membership open to all whether professionally engaged in the industry or just with an interest in aeronautical matters.
An engineering basis The Society supports and maintains the highest standards for professionalism in all aerospace disciplines. It has a strong engineering based membership and as such it is a nominated body of the UK Engineering Council and considers applications for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and Engineering Technician (EngTech). Approximately 8000 of the total membership is registered with the Engineering Council in this way and other 3500 students and graduates are working towards their registration. Supporting
Figure 1. The RAeS - present
throughout
the development of individuals in the aerospace community, the Society has close links with both industry and academia. It accredits a wide range of academic courses and training programmes and it provides an invaluable resource of information and guidance on careers in the aerospace community. Indeed, the vast majority of such programmes now have the endorsement of the Society. It also recognises outstanding contributions to the international aerospace industry each year through its prestigious programme of Medals and Awards. Recipients of these awards
the world. (DOG RAeS)
CEAS read like a who’s who of the aerospace industry - not only of those who have shown outstanding leadership but also those who have made significant contributions in technological areas.
Careers Centre Encoura ement and assistance is also provide &, :at the younger end of the industry %ough the Society’s Careers Centre. & a ‘one-stop-shop’,the centre is able to provide information to those wishing to pursue a career in the aerospace industry or to those considering a change of direction during their career. The centre is strongly supported by both industry and academia alike and provides an invaluable source of information. Since its launch in 1996,it has dealt with in excess of 10000 enquiries. Whilst most of these come from individuals, the centre also provides information to the aerospace industry and to other careers centres. The Careers Centre is also actively involved with a number of other organisations that aim to promote careers in Science, Engineering and Technology. As a sponsor of the Arkwright Scholarship Programme, the Society is able to assist outstanding school-leaverstowards an exciting and worthwhile career with the highest qualificationsin Engineering, Design and Technology. The Society is also a sponsor of the YoungEngineers for Britain,a competition that aims to strengthen linksbetween educationand industry by encouraging young people to undertake engineering project work. Finally, the Society supports the Today’s Engineers drawing competition,which aimsto encourageyoung childrento iecognise the importance of engineering and the contribution that it makes to everyday life.
Specialist Groups The Society is a worldwide hub for the dissemination of specialist information, knowledge and innovative thought. It draws together key opportunities and issues confronting today’s aerospace community through a range of leading journals and position papers and a comprehensivepmgrammeof conferences, lectures and workshops. The majority of these events are organised by a network of Specialist Groups covering the major areas of interest. These include technical based groups such as aerodynamics and structures, through to more operational issues such as Air Law and Aviation Medicine. The groups are populated by leading practitioners all of whom are able to contribute the latest thinking to the life of the Society
Publications Much of the content of the conferences is published in the Society’sthree journals. Aerospace International is a monthly magazine whose remit is to capture the significant events in the industry whilst informing the aerospace community of important developments. Aerospace Professional is the Society’s in-house publication and reports on the numerous activities taking place throughout the organisation. The AeronauticalJournal is an academic journal publishing the significant papers from the Society’s conferences and seminars. In additions, papers from a wide range of contributors are also published putting forward recent advances in aerospace technology.
library facilities
The Society is also home to an extensive aeronautical library with an outstanding source of specialist books, periodicals and reports from around the world. Help to young people Access to the Library is available to the Inaddition to these cooperative arran- Society’smembership through the Intergements, the Society administers a wide net, with a full index currently included. range of funds, aimed at assisting young The Library forms part of the Society’s people with their career development. website which was launched in 1996. The Societydistributesin excess of !ZMlOO The site currently has in excess of 300 annually to a wide variety of people either pages, covering all aspects of the Societo support their attendance at conferences ty’s activities and attracts over 25000 hits every month. or to part fund their training. AIR & SPACE
A valuable component of the dissemination activities are the extensive lecture programmes, held both in the Branches and at the Society’s headquarters. The majority of the latter form part of the prestigious Named Lecture programme and are delivered by senior figures from across the aerospace industry Indeed, many such figures use these opporttmities to put forward ideas that shape the future of the industry.
The Associated Company Scheme Another key feature of the Society is its ability to exert influence in the public and industrial arenas. It has an extensive network of AssociatedCompany Scheme (ACS) members and has developed strategic relationships with many of the world’s largest and most powerful organisations in aerospace. A full list of ACS members is given in tableI. It plays a leading role in high profile government initiatives and is frequently involved in public debate.
Relations with the CEAS Internationally, the Society has close links with a number of like-minded organisations. As well as being a founder member of the Confederationof European Aerospace Societies (CEAS),the Society works closely with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the American Helicopter Society (AHS)in the United States.Many of the Divisions have local agreements with other organisations allowing the Society to exercise a worldwide network.
The Council The Society is governed by a Council which is elected from its membership. The current Council is made up of 42 individuals many of whom are senior figures in the aerospaceindustry. Supporting the Council are a number of Boards, responsiblefor setting policy in particular areas;ProfessionalAffairs,Learned Society, Regional Affairs, Strategic Review and Finance. Each of the Boards is made EUROPE
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RAeS ---.-.---.._--
Ustof Membersasat21 June%%? A.T.Kearney Limited Aerolux Ltd Aerospace Composite Technologies Ltd Aerospace ResearchCentre Aerospattile UKLtd Air Maita Company Ltd Air New Zealand Limited Air TransportAvionics Airbus lndustrie Aircraft Equipment International Limited Aircraft ResearchAssociation Ltd Amiri Flight Army Air Corps Aspect Development Europe Ltd BAESYSTEMS Barlow,Lyde & Gilbert, Solicitors Beaumont and Son Berwin Leighton BMAviation Services BritishAir TransportAssociation BritishAirways Plc CAE Civil Aviation Authority Claverham Group Limited Cobham Plc Computing Devices Company Ltd Crank Aerospace Ltd Crantteld College of Aeronautics Dairnler ChryslerAerospace AG David HolmesMedia Services Defence Aviation Repair Agency (DARA) Defence Evaluation and Research Agency Defence Procurement Agency Delta Air tines up of members with expertise in the relevant discipline. The work of the Boards is conducted by the Society’s 32 staff - all of whom are located in the headquarters building in Central London.
The home of the RAeS The headquarters building itself, No 4 Hamilton Place, has been the home of
Denel Aviation Military Aircraft Denel Aviation TransportAircraft Department of the Environment, Transportand the Regions Department of Trade and industry (EID) Deutsche BA DMA Dowty Aerospace, TIGroup plc Druid Systems Eli-FlySpA Emirates ERATechnology Ltd Eurofighter European Aviation Ltd FLSAerospace (UK)Limited FortisAviation Group Ltd GEAircraft EnginesLtd GKNWestland Group Plc Gulf Aircraft Maintenance Company Hamilton Sundstrand Harboffle & Lewis Hunting Defence Ltd JMC Airlines Ltd Kidde-Graviner Ltd Line Up Avlatlon Personnel Lockheed Martin UKLtd Marsh Ltd Marshall of Cambridge Aerospace Ltd Martin-BakerAircraft Co Ltd Meggitt Ptc Messier-Dow-Q International Ltd PAFAir War Cotlege ParkerAerospace (Abex Aerohydraut Diviston) Penny & Giles Aerospace Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Engine Co the Society since 1939. Originally built in 1805, it provides a magnificent base for the Society and its activities. The main building was extended in the 1960’s with the inclusion of the lecture theatre which today is fully equipped with modem AV technology and can accommodate an audience of up to 280 people.
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Racal Avionics Limited RamseyHall Limited Raytheon SystemsLimited ResourceAviation Management Ro&wetl Collins(UK)Ltd Rolls-RoyceAerospace Roils-RoyceDeutschbnd GmbH RoyalAir Force Royal Navy - Fleet Air Arm S & C ThermofluidsLtd SAP(UK)Limited Serco Aerospace Shannon Development SLCAssociates SmithsIndustriesAerospace Society of BritishAerospace Companies Limited Spectrum Capital Ltd Spencer Stuart StanfordBurgessAssociates The Association of Licensed Aircraft Engineers The Boeing Company The BrltlshAHLine PitotsAssociation The Guikl of Air TrafficControl Omcers The Marlborough Partnership Thomson-CSFUKLtd Total Engine Support Limited TRWAeronautical SystemsGroup, Lucas Aerospace TurnerMeredith Public Relations Virgtn Attantlc Airways VRLPubiiiing Ltd (Leasing Life) Wavionix Software Limited WeatherServicesInternattonal Limited WestonAerospace Ltd WrightsonWood Associates Ltd Wynnwith As well as the main lecture theatre, there are several meeting rooms that are frequently used for Society business as well as by members of the Associated Company Scheme wishing to hold meetings in Central London. These facilities are augmented by in-house catering facilities which range from light snacks to full silver service
CEAS banquets. The facilities at 4 Hamilton Place allow members of the Society the opportunity to regularly meet in an relaxed environment and in particular, the members lounge provides a venue for the most exclusive aerospace club in the world.
Membership The Society’s Mmembership is drawn from a diverse range of organisations and disciplines. As well as designers, pilots and engineers, Society members include cabin crew, ground crew, air traffic controllers, manufacturing staff, doctors, lawyers, planners, marketers, journalists and many, many others. The Royal Aeronautical Society welcomes applications from anyone who has an association with, or simply an interest in, I aerospace.
About the uufhor: Andrew LMe isDeputy Directorof ihe RoyalAeronautical Scciily Fw flufhef
Iniorm~on,
pkKse
coMYct:
The RoyalAeronautical Society 4, Hamilton Place London W1V OBQ Tel.:t44 207499 35 15 Fax:t44 207499 62 30
AIR & SPACE
EUROPE
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VOL.
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