Monday 27th March - 1900 for 1930 hrs
‘RAF Reaper Force – Remote Warfare in the 21st Century – Part 2’ presented by Professor Peter Lee one of the world’s leading experts on Remote Air Warfare is returning to present a follow up to his first talk on the RAF Reaper Force.
In part one, Peter described several of the practical aspects of RAF Reaper operations, based on his research and the resultant book, Reaper Force.
This second talk will address two implications for remote air warfare and those who operate the RAF Reaper, based on subsequent research.
The first is the psychological impact, especially moral injury, on those who conduct remote air operations.
Looking forward, Peter explores some of the implications of incorporating artificial intelligence elements within future remotely piloted aircraft systems.
Monday 24th April - 1900 for 1930 hrs
‘Flying for Films – pre Computer-Generated Imagery’ and ‘Display Flying before 2015’. - two more remarkable talks presented by Jonathon Whaley.
The first is ‘Flying for Films - before C-GI’. As a highly experienced display pilot Jonathon has also carried out a considerable amount of film flying. In this talk he will explain how this is done with a view to achieving the desired film sequences. Films he flew for include Indiana Jones, Born to Ride and The Mummy.
In the second half of the evening Jonathon will explain what is involved in becoming a display pilot and the evaluation process required to achieve Display Authorisation. He will conclude by telling what constitutes good or bad displays and point out some of the errors that display pilots commonly make.
AirACES is an aviation talk society, providing its members with regular talks, given by experts in many different fields related to the world of aviation. The talks are held at the Chichester Park Hotel, Westhampnett Road, Chichester 7pm for 7.30 start. Members £5, visitors £7 and under 16s FREE. Doors open at 6.45 no pre-booking, no reserved seating. For further information about AirACES, please see www.airaces.org.uk or call David Batcock on 01243 823007