December 2015 v1.2
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The document provides information about upcoming and past lectures from the Royal Aeronautical Society Manchester Branch. It summarizes an upcoming lecture on December 2nd about RAF Reaper operations presented by Wing Commander Andy Jefferies. It also previews an upcoming January 18th lecture on the worldwide operations of Mission Aviation Fellowship. Additionally, it reviews a past November 17th lecture on converting Airbus aircraft into aerial refueling tankers for the British military.
December 2015 v1.2
- 1. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/raesmanchester In this Issue From Your Editor 1 Upcoming Lecture: RAF Reaper Operations 1 January Lecture: 'Flying for Life – The Worldwide Operations of Mission Aviation Fellowship’ 3 Updated: RAeS Manchester Lectures 2015/16 4 Features: MOSI is closing Its Air and Space Hall 5 Lecture Review: Airbus to AirTanker “Voyager” 6 Aviation Quiz 7 Subscription 8 Society Website 8 Branch Contacts 8 From Your Editor Another year nearly comes to a close and we have brought you an exciting lecture on RAF Reaper Operation on 2nd December 2015 to mark the end of the year. This month also includes a quiz for all readers on aviation related topics. Have fun! With Christmas round the corner, on behalf of RAeS Manchester, we wish everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Upcoming Lecture: RAF Reaper Operations LOCATION Wednesday, 2nd December 2015, 7:00pm Room D7 Renold Building Altrincham Street, M1 7JA The University of Manchester (Image from RAF Website) The presentation will offer a brief background of the RAF's Reaper programme. In addition, Andy will discuss the operations of 39 Squadron whilst outlining the challengers faced by being on constant operations in Afghanistan with the "cockpit” being located on the west coast of the USA. Andy will also discuss the training and manning issues which posed the unique challenges during the introduction of the RAF's first weaponised UAV capability. Throughout the presentation, Andy will develop the theme of how educating all levels of RAF Commanders was a key in changing historic approaches towards airpower… (continue on page 2) ROYAL AERONAUTICAL MANCHESTER BRANCH SOCIETY NEWSLETTER December 2015/ January 2016 Edition
- 2. Royal Aeronautical Society Manchester Branch Newsletter – November 2015 (Continue from Page 1) Andy Jefferies joined the RAF in 1986 and following navigator training was posted to the Tornado GR1 on IX Squadron at RAF Bruggen, in Germany in the strike/attack role. Following this, he was posted to the Hawk T Mk1A as a Navigator Training Instructor on 234 and 74 Squadrons at RAF Brawdy and then RAF Valley. After returning to the Tornado GR1A on II(AC) Squadron in the recce/attack role. On promotion to Squadron Leader in 1998, Jeffrey completed staff tours in the Air Warfare Centre and then the ISTAR procurement area of the MOD before returning to the GR4 force on II(AC) Squadron and was appointed the deputy squadron commander. Andy was appointed as the MOD’s UAV/UCAV expert in the Air Staff. He then went on to be the first OC of the newly reformed 39 Squadron flying the MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) in Creech AFB, NV and developed the aircraft’s multi-mission capabilities in the ISTAR and armed roles. For his efforts in introducing this vanguard capability, Jeffrey was awarded the OBE in 2010 and then returned for a 3rd tour in the MOD within the Joint Capability Area with specific responsibility for the development of CONOPs for novel weapons. In 2011 Andy left the RAF and joined Goodrich. The lecture is rescheduled from October. DIRECTION TO THE RENOLD BUILDING This is located on Altrincham Street off Sackville Street. BY CAR – Walking distance 100m Use the Charles Street multi-storey car park (£2 after 4pm) at the junction of Sackville Street and Charles Street. BY TRAIN – Walking distance 100m The building is 10-15 minute walk from both Manchester Oxford Road Stations and Manchester Piccadilly Station. STUDENT TRAVEL For Manchester students travelling to Salford University and for Salford students travelling to Manchester Campus for lectures there is an excellent train service linking Manchester Oxford Road and Salford Crescent stations. Oxford Road Station is only 400m from the George Begg Building, which is on Sackvillle Street, up the ramp to the right of the Weston Conference Building. Salford Crescent Station is within 200m of the Newton Building. Journey time is around 6 minutes and the return fare with a student railcard is £1.15 (£1.70 without a railcard). Departure times week day afternoon and evenings are: OXFORD ROAD TO SALFORD CRESCENT 15.26, 16.26, 17.26, 18.26, 19.24, 20.24, 21.24, and22.39. SALFORD CRESCENT TO OXFORD ROAD 15.25, 16.25, 17.25, 18.25, 19.25, 20.25, 21.25 AND 22.25. Please arrive in good time for the start of any lecture.
- 3. Royal Aeronautical Society Manchester Branch Newsletter – November 2015 18th January 2016 'Flying for Life – The Worldwide Operations of Mission Aviation Fellowship’ LOCATION Monday 18th January 2016, 8pm Ringways Restaurant Runway Vistor Park Manchester Airport WA15 8XQ (Photo from MAF) Mission flying in third world and troubled areas lecture by Peter de Bourcier FRAeS. of the Mission of Aviation Fellowship. DIRECTION TO THE RUNWAY VISITOR PARK By car: From the M56, leave at Junction 6 and follow the A538 to Wilmslow. After approximately 500 metres take a left turn down Sunbank Lane (opposite DHL). At the T-junction turn right onto Wilmslow Old Road and follow the road to the Runway Visitor Park gates. By train: Manchester Airport train station is less than 3 miles from the Park. Bus is not in operation during the lecture hour. The venue is a short taxi ride from the airport.
- 4. Royal Aeronautical Society Manchester Branch Newsletter – November 2015 Updated: RAeS Manchester Lectures 2015/16 The Manchester Branch Programme for 2015/16 is as follows. For further information on all lectures contact Bryan Cowin. E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 0161 799 8979/07971 114 420 2nd December 2015 RAF REAPER OPERATIONS Wing Commander Andy Jefferies OBE MA. Wednesday, 2nd December at 19.00 Room D7, Renold Building, University of Manchester Wing Commander Jefferies Lecture was rescheduled from October. 18th January 2016 'FLYING FOR LIFE - THE WORLDWIDE OPERATIONS OF MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP' Mission flying in third world and troubled areas lecture by Peter de Bourcier FRAeS. of the Mission of Aviation Fellowship. Monday, 18th January 2016 at 19.00 for 20.00 Ringways Restaurant, Runway Visitor Park, Manchester Airport. 17th February 2016 DEVELOPMENT OF AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR Bob Thompson, Undercarriage Architecture Engineer at Airbus Wing and Landing Gear Integration. Wednesday 17th February 2016 at 19.00 Room B2, The Newton Building, University of Salford. 16th March 2016 Chadwick Lecture and Dinner TO FLY OR NOT TO FLY HISTORIC AIRCRAFT Paul Hodgeson followed by the Chadwick Dinner Wednesday 16th March 2016 at 7pm Deanwater Hotel, Wilmslow Road, Woodford, SK7 1RJ The Lecture is free for all. 20th April 2016 THE RAeS MANCHESTER BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND MINI LECTURE COMPETITION (Prize £100) Wednesday 20th April 18.00 for 18.30 Room E5, Forth Floor, James Lighthill Building, ( formerly Paper Science Building) Sackville Street M1 3NJ University of Manchester July 2016 (Date TBC) MANCHESTER AIRSHOW RAeS Northern Branches Group (Manchester, Chester, Preston and Brough) to take a major part in the 2016 Manchester Airshow as part of our programme to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
- 5. Royal Aeronautical Society Manchester Branch Newsletter – November 2015 Features: MOSI is closing its Air & Space Hall (Photos from Manchester Confidential) Sad news for all aviation lovers since Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Manchester has announced to close the Air and Space Hall in the near future. However, the good news is Air and Space Hall will not go until the current lease expires. Air and Space Hall became part of the museum in the mid-1980s and now houses a wide range of exhibits to tell the story of Manchester’s crucial involvement in aviation history. As the new MOSI Director Sally MacDonald named the new director of MOSI, a series of upgrading and reworking projects were launched to turn MOSI the best science and industry museum anywhere. MOSI also announced to close down Air and Space Hall to focus more on its major exhibition. Most of the exhibitions will be returned to their owners. MOSI is closing its Air and Space Museum soon however we can still take the last chance to visit before it is gone forever. More detail report on www.manchesterconfidential.co.uk/news/mosi-the-ordsall-chord-and-ditching-the-air- space-gallery. Free Entry! Opening Hours: Every day from 10am to 5pm except 24-26 December and 1 January Location and Contacts: Museum of Science and Industry Liverpool Road Manchester M3 4FP Tel: 0161 832 2244 Email: [email protected] Website: http://msimanchester.org.uk
- 6. Royal Aeronautical Society Manchester Branch Newsletter – November 2015 Lecture Review: Airbus to AirTanker “Voyager” Lecture on Airbus to AirTanker “Voyager” was held on 17th November 2015 at Room B2, Newton Building, University of Salford. It is our great honour to have invited Mr Geoff Winterborrom CEng MEAeS from AirTanker Services Limited to give us an exciting lecture about transforming civil airliner Airbus A330 into a fuel strategic tanker aircraft (FSTA). Currently, AirTanker Limited operates 11 A330 MRTT for the Royal Air Force, performing refuelling role for different long distance missions. The A330 is based on A330-243 with Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines and can carry over 45 tonnes of payload for 4100 nautical miles. Out of its 9 core fleet, 2 aircraft are now leased to Thomas Cook Airline for holiday makers. Next time if you notice a proper Inflight Entertainment System onboard of your Thomas Cook A330, you should know it is one of the Voyagers which can be transformed into a tanker during wartimes. May I express my gratitude on behalf of RAeS Manchester to Mr Geoff Winterborrom for sharing his experience on the development of Voyager and bringing us a fantastic evening.
- 7. Royal Aeronautical Society Manchester Branch Newsletter – November 2015 Aviation Quiz 1. Which ICAO airport code is used by Manchester Airport? A. EGCB B. EGCC C. EGCD D. EGGP 2. Which airliner provides daily A380 services to Manchester? A. British Airways B. Virgin Atlantic C. Emirates D. Cathay Pacific 3. Identify the plane: (Photo from NeOmega-Resin.com) A. BAe Hawk B. Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet C. FMA IA 63 Pampa D. Soko G-4 Super Galeb 4. When is the military serial of the last flying Avro Vulcan? A. XM655 B. XL426 C. XL318 D. XH558 5. (Bonus questions, it will not be assessed) How do you like the newsletter? Is there anything you would like to see in the newsletter? Email your answers to [email protected] with your name and the subject “RAeS Manchester Aviation Quiz”. Top 3 entries will receive a special mention in the next newsletter. Submission of answer will be close on the 20th January 2016. Answers will be provided in the next newsletter. Best of Luck!
- 8. Royal Aeronautical Society Manchester Branch Newsletter – November 2015 Subscriptions Our Branch Personal Subscriptions remain as before at £5 per Season with those in full time education being exempt. No action is required if you are in full time education or have made arrangements to pay by standing order. Otherwise if you are an individual Branch Member please send your cheque for £5 made out to RAeS Manchester Branch, with your name and address and e mail on the back, to our treasurer. Allan Shimmin, C Eng MRAeS, 16 Winnington Road, Marple,SK6 6PD Society Websites For up to date information, please see our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/raesmanchester or the Royal Aeronautical Website: www.aerosociety.com Branch Contact: Hon. Secretary - Paul Heslop 19 Broomehouse Avenue, Irlam, M44 5FT Tel - 0161 775 9105 Email - [email protected] Newsletter Editor – Wong Ka Chun Nicholas Email: [email protected] If you have any articles you wish to have published in an upcoming newsletter, do not hesitate to contact the editor at the above email address. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!