Tuesday 27th February 2024 – 17:30 GMT
LIVE from MOD Boscombe Down
In 2023, the world-renowned Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) celebrated a major milestone – its 80th anniversary. To commemorate this, we are delighted to welcome the current Chief Test Pilot at ETPS, Col Rae, to deliver a talk on the rich history of this organisation, the current challenges faced in the world of test flying and what opportunities may lie ahead for both the school and the wider industry.
Speaker:
Col Rae, Chief Test Pilot, ETPS
Timings (Approximate):
17:30 – Event Opens
17:45 – Introduction & Branch Notices
17:50 – Lecture Presentation
18:50 – Q&A Session
19:00 – Event Closes
Location:
MOD Boscombe Down,
Amesbury,
Salisbury,
SP4 0JF
Recording:
This lecture will NOT be recorded.
How to attend
If you would like to attend this lecture, please contact BoscombeDown@aerosociety.com and provide the following information:
– Your title/rank
– Your full name
– Your nationality
– An age confirmation (>18)
Visitors Welcome – you do not need to be a member of the Branch, nor a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society, to attend. Please note, due to the location, any international visitors require IVCO clearance in order to attend. This cannot be arranged by the Branch or MOD Boscombe Down and can take 21 days to process.
Are you pursuing CEng, IEng or EngTech status? Attendance at our lectures will help you meet your CPD requirements!
If you have any comments or questions, please contact BoscombeDown@aerosociety.com.