Named Lectures

Audio: The challenge of the perceived impossible – Capt. Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann

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AUDIO: Capt. Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann, (Chief Pilot – Director of Training, Training and Flight Services – Boeing Commercial Airplanes) speaks at the Society for the 2011 Wilbur and Orville Wright Named Lecture.

A Career In Vortices And Edge Forces – Dr John E. Lamar

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AUDIO: Dr John E. Lamar of Lamar Engineering Consultantship speaks at the Society for the Lanchester Lecture Named Lecture.

The Long And Winding Road From Warsaw 1929 To Montreal 1999 – A Personal Odyssey Of 50 Years – The Challenges Ahead

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AUDIO: George N Tompkins, Of Counsel, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, Llp speaks at the Society for the 2011 Beaumont Named Lecture. Thanks to Clyde & Co for supporting the event.

AUDIO: My 53 Years As A Flight simulation User

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AUDIO: JOHN FARLEY OBE AFC speaks at the Society for the 2011 Edwin A Link Named Lecture – My 53 Years As A Flight simulation User.

AUDIO: The Future, By Airbus

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AUDIO: Charles Champion, Executive Vice President of Engineering, Airbus SAS speaking at the Society for the 2010 Brabazon Named Lecture. Thanks to Airbus for supporting the event.

AUDIO: A view from the top of the UK’s largest airline

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Carolyn McCall, Chief Executive, easyJet, speaks at the Society for the 2011 Amy Johnson Named Lecture. Thanks AIRBUS for supporting the event and to the Women in Aviation and Aerospace committee for orgainising the lecture.

Aerospace at a Crossroads

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An audio presentation from a live talk given by Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO James F. Albaugh at the Society for the 2011 Sopwith Named Lecture.

HANDLEY PAGE LECTURE: ARA and Aerodynamic Technology

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An audio presentation from a live talk given by Dougie Hunter at the Royal Aeronautical Society for the annual Handley Page Named Lecture in Aprl 2011.

“Flying in space” – The 99th Wilbur and Orville Wright Lecture

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An audio recording from a live talk given by Piers Sellers at the Royal Aeronautical Society for the 99th annual Wilbur and Orville Wright Lecture in December 2010.

The Need for Simplicity in Helicopter Design

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The Cierva Named Lecture: The audio recording from a live talk by Frank Robinson of Robinson Helicopter Company at The Royal Aeronautical Society in October 2010.

UAS Systems and the Future

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An audio presentation from a live talk given by David Koopersmith at the Royal Aeronautical Society for the annual Sopwith Named Lecture in June 2010.

The Downturn Opportunity in the Flight Simulation Industry?

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An audio presentation from a live talk given by Marion Broughton at the Royal Aeronautical Society for the annual EDWIN A LINK Named Lecture in June 2010.

The Future of Aviation Medicine in Europe: Untangling the Web

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An audio presentation from a live talk given by Dr Sally Evans at the Royal Aeronautical Society for the annual Stewart Named Lecture in March 2010.

Ballooning: Not Just a Lot of Hot Air

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An audio presentation from a live talk given by Dr Janet Folkes at the Royal Aeronautical Society for the annual Ann Welch Named Lecture in February 2010.

Can the United Kingdom be the Vanguard of a New Space Age?

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An audio presentation from a live talk given by Alan Bond at the Royal Aeronautical Society for the annual Brabazon Named Lecture in November 2009.

Hybrid Air Power – Whatever Next?

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An audio presentation from a live talk given by Sir Christopher Moran at the Royal Aeronautical Society for the annual Sir Sydney Camm Named Lecture in July 2009.

Sukhoi Design Bureau: From a premier engineering school to a global business

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An audio presentation from a live talk given by Mikhail Pogosyan at the Royal Aeronautical Society for the annual Sopwith Named Lecture in July 2008.

Project Lauren…Oh What a Journey

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An audio presentation from a live talk given by Dale Moss at the Royal Aeronautical Society for the annual Brabazon Named Lecture in November 2008.

Innovation: Air Transport to General Aviation

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An audio presentation from a live talk given by Vern Raburn at the Royal Aeronautical Society for the 97th annual Wilbur and Orville Wright Named Lecture in December 2008.

The Optimum Aeroplane and Beyond: Rising to the Opportunities and Challenges of the 21st Century

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An audio presentation from a live talk given by Professor Ian Poll at the Royal Aeronautical Society for the annual Lanchester Named Lecture in March 2009.

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The Royal Aeronautical Society’s Named Lectures are a series of prestigeous talks given by prominent individuals from around the world of aviation and aerospace. The talks are given in honour of individuals whose life and work have been significant to aviation and aerospace.

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