September Presentation by Richard de Crespigny - A380-842 Uncontained Engine Failure on 5 November 2010
- Time: 8:00pm to 9:00pm (20:00 to 21:00)
- Date: Wednesday 14th September, 2011
- Venue: Room N18, Central Theatres (red circle on map in Sept newsletter), Griffith University Nathan Campus
- Speaker: Richard de Crespigny
Position Vacant
We would like to announce that the following positions within the committee are available.
Please do note that these are voluntary positions, and we would very much appreciate anyone's time and effort to assist in maintainance and continual development of RAeS Brisbane Branch.
- Secretary (available now)
- UQ Post-Grad Representative (available now)
- QUT Post-Grad Representative (available now)
Interested candidates, please contact Glenn Luke (glenn.luke@ausaero.com.au) for futher details.
Overview
The Brisbane Branch was founded in 1992 and is growing steadily as Brisbane becomes the epicentre for aviation and aerospace research within Australia.
The Branch has strong ties with local groups for Engineers Australia, IMechE and the Australian Students Space Association (ASSA) with joint events being held on a regular basis.
The Branch has many active members from a range of industry and research backgrounds as well as a long history with the RAAF Base Amberley.
Program Highlights
The Brisbane Branch hosts events each month for the enjoyment and professional development of its members.
The branch has been hosted some fantastic events in the past, including:
Guest lectures from:
- Russell Szczepanik SR-71 Reconnaissance systems officer
- Dr John Cashen Chief Engineer, B2 Stealth Bomber
- Juan de Delmau Director, International Space University
- Colin Stuart Vice President of Marketing, Airbus
- Dr Andy Thomas NASA Astronaut
On site tours of:
- Australian Aerospace Tiger Helicopter Production Line
- Virgin Blue Simulator
- Boeing Australia Systems Analysis Laboratory
- Brisbane Airport Control Tower
Trivia Night 2010 Event Map (UQ)
Trivia night will be held on 22nd September 2010 at UQ Staff and Graduates Club (same as previous years). The red circle on the right hand side indicates available parking, the left side is the club.
- Building 41 - Staff and Graduates' Club
- 87D - Available Parking
Committee
The branch commitee meets monthly to plan events and activities for the members in the Brisbane area. New volunteers for the committee are always welcome and interested persons should contact the Branch Chairman.
The commitee for 2010 is:
| Branch Chairman | Glenn Luke | glenn.luke[at]boeing.com | |
| Secretary | Ian "Frosty" Williams (Retiring) | frostywilliams[at]optusnet.com.au | |
| Branch Webmaster | Brendan Chen | tb.chen.87[at]gmail.com | |
| Division Webmaster | Michael Brett | michael.brett[at]gmail.com | |
| Treasurer | Brendan Chen | tb.chen.87[at]gmail.com | |
| Australian Aerospace Rep | Glenn Luke | glenn.luke[at]boeing.com | |
| RAAF Rep | Currently Vacant | ||
Membership Officer | Marieka Vercoe | marieka.vercoe[at]connect.qut.edu.au | |
| Newsletter Editor | Horace Leung | hw.leung[at]student.qut.edu.au | |
| Griffith University Rep | Michael Cameron | kathryn.gibney[at]student.griffith.edu.au toriperrow[at]hotmail.com | |
| QUT Under-Grad Rep | Marieka Vercoe | marieka.vercoe[at]connect.qut.edu.au | |
| QUT Post-Grad Rep | Wesam Alsabban | alsabban[at]student.qut.edu.au | |
| UQ Under-Grad Rep | Austyn Luke | ayuen288[at]gmail.com | |
| UQ Post-Grad Rep | Currently Vacant | ||
| AYAF Rep | Austyn Luke | ayuen288[at]gmail.com |
Past Chairman:
- Mar 2008 - May 2010: Brad Wheatley
- Nov 2002 - Feb 2008: Cam Macphee
- 1992 - Nov 2002: Bill Anderson
