Programme - EAC Convention 2012
Theme: Safety First! – Don’t reinvent the wheel
Airshows in the Future
1. Influence of defence cuts on RNLAF demonstration teams at Airshows and RNLAF Open Days
Keynote Speaker: Air Commodore Paul Mulder, Netherlands, Director of Operations, RNLAF, and F-16 pilot
2. Adapting to the trend: From Military to Civilian Airshow performances
Safety First
1 Risks associated with Airshow flying and Prototype Demonstrations – Dr Dieter Reisinger, Austria, European Society of Experimental Test Pilots Safety Seminar
2. “Real World Challenges” safety challenges and threats to your Airshow – Des Barker, South Africa
3. Panel & Delegate Participation Workshop – Analysis of Accidents and identification of lessons to be learnt (Aircrew and mixed discipline groups discuss accident case studies with delegates)
4. The Mayday Foundation: what is it good for at Airshows? – Dr Gerhard Fahnenbruck, Germany
Regulations and Guidance
1. Regulation v Supervision: an Opinion on Balance - Roger Beazley, UK RAFCTE/RIAT
2. The benefits of creating a national display organisation – Ian Sheeley, UK, Chairman BADA
Lesson Learnt (including safety lessons)
1. Lessons Learnt: Working with the US Aerobatic Team – Thunderbirds in Finland, Perttu Karivalo, Finland
2. Lessons Learnt: by a new display pilot – Hellenic Air Force F-16 Manolis Karachalios, Greece
3. Lessons Learnt: Tri-plane accident at Duxford – Mikael Carlson - Sweden
Looking forward: Performers & Airshows in 2012
1. Challenges facing operations of warbirds and vintage aircraft in the coming years – Tom Damm, Denmark
2. Challenges of Amphibious Operations in a veteran Flying Boat – Tom Schrade, USA
3. The Bugatti Project: from drawing board to flying display- Scotty Wilson, USA
Timings:
Thursday 23 February: Official Reception 1900-2000
Friday 24 February: Conference Sessions 0900-1800
Friday 24 February: Airshow Dinner 1930 for 2000
Saturday 25 February: Conference sessions 0900-1300
Updates to this outline programme and a detailed timing of the Convention sessions will be made available on thewebsite at www.european-airshow.com
Comments or queries should be addressed to Bob Dixon, EAC Executive Board Member: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
