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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics November 2013

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Christopher M. Tavares In recognition of pioneering contributions to the

aerospace community

Bradley J. Patterson In recognition of pioneering contributions in the areas

of aircraft configuration design and development

Glenn M. Jett In recognition of significant advancements in the field of

battlespace modeling and simulation

Matthew D. Anson In recognition of pioneering contributions in the field

of aerospace propulsion

Frank Youkhana (Section Chairperson), Joe Henits (Young Professionals Committee Chair), Chris Tavares (honoree),

Brian Est (nominator)

Frank Youkhana (Section Chairperson), Joe Henits (Young Professionals Committee Chair),

Brad Patterson (honoree), Dave Baer (nominator

Frank Youkhana (Section Chairperson), Joe Henits (Young Professionals Committee Chair),

Matt Anson (honoree), Jeff Russom (nominator)

Frank Youkhana (Section Chairperson), Joe Henits (Young Professionals Committee Chair),

Glenn Jett (honoree), Doug Clauson (nominator)

Young Professionals Honored at November Meeting

AIAA 2014 Associate Fellows Announced Congratulations to all!

St. Louis Gateway Region Members elected:

William H. Alban III, The Boeing Company

Darryl W. Davis, The Boeing Company

Robert M. Dowgwillo, The Boeing Company

3rd Annual Member Appreciation Event Please make every effort to attend the 3rd Annual AIAA Members Appreciation Event taking place on the evening of December 18, 2013 at The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium in downtown St Louis. The St Louis Section Council will honor long time members of AIAA as well as give everyone an opportunity to socialize and reacquaint with other members of the section. We will also be recognizing those members that are AIAA Fellows and Associate Fellows in the St. Louis Section. We will be sending the final details regarding time, cost, and menu in the coming week. As has been our tradition over the past two years, we will also be collecting new unwrapped toys for

AIAA 2014 Fellows Announced Congratulations!

St. Louis Gateway Region Members elected:

David Riley, The Boeing Company

Dr. Sandra Magnus, AIAA Executive Director, Visits St. Louis

On Thursday, 10 October, the Boeing St. Louis auditorium filled to capacity as over 200 AIAA members, guests and students listened to former astronaut Dr. Sandra Magnus share her perspectives on space. Dr. Magnus’ NASA career included 159 days in space traveling more than 60 million miles orbiting the earth more than 2660 times. She performed critical functions in Missions STS-112, STS-126 and STS-135/ULF7. She became Deputy Chief, Astronaut Office, in September 2012. Sandy left the agency in October 2012, after her appointment as Executive Director of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).

Top L: Dr. Sandra Magnus during presentation Top R: Capacity crowd during introduction L: Reception line in Prologue Room, Sandy greeting a student and parent

Earlier in the day, Boeing hosted Dr. Magnus on a tour of the Boeing St. Louis facility, visiting the F-15 Eagle and F/A-18 Super Hornet assembly areas. It was a personal homecoming as the tour included the Compact Range Test Facility in which Sandy worked as a stealth engineer, on internal research and later, the Navy's A-12 Attack Aircraft program.

Sandy and current Boeing employees with whom she worked in the Near Field Test Facility, L-R Paul Pericich, Tom Mroczkowski, Melba Pulaski, Tom Burbridge, Jeff Ackerman, Larry Brase, Sandy Magnus, Dave Betterly, Wayne Crouch

Sandy enjoyed being in the St. Louis facility again and seeing everyone brought back many great memories. It was fantastic to see former collogues and she indicated having remained in contact with some throughout the years. Karen Copper

Dr. Sandra Magnus at head of table, CW from Sandy: Larry Brase, Trent Duff, John Donigan, Daniel Caraway, Rudy Yurkovich, Frank Youkhana, Ryan Rudy, Brad Sexton, David Riley

Friday Night Movies December 6, 2013 Apollo 13: To the Edge and Back All movies are presented in Boeing Bldg. 100 Prologue Room Auditorium Doors open at 5:00 and movie begins at 6:00 pm

Sandy met with local Section Council Chair Frank Youkhana and board members during a working lunch. She focused on the current state of the aerospace industry and the role of AIAA to ensure a strong and vibrant future for the industry. The Section was encouraged to engage local members and their managers in understanding the vital role they play in AIAA conferences to communicate their industry needs.

St. Louis Council Meets With Dr. Magnus

The purpose of the Project is the creation of an in-depth, authoritative account of the history of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport and its relationship to national and regional history that will be accessible and interesting to a broad public audience. Lambert is the most historic airport in the United States, having been in operation continuously since 1920. Its history is a microcosm of aviation history and American history during that period, and is worthy of study and exposition. The Project has been undertaken by the Missouri Aviation Historical Society, a Missouri not-for-profit corporation. The Project is organized by major subject matters and tasks. Working groups will be responsible for research, collection of material and creating written work product, under the leadership of an Editorial Board and Editor in Chief responsible for coordinating the activities of the working groups: Interested members should contact: Daniel J. O’Hara> danjo60@gmail.com

Lambert Airport History Project

Greater St. Louis Business Aviation Trivia Night, November 16, 2013 at 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm CBC High School, 1850 La Salle Drive (I-64 & 270) 1st annual aviation trivia night to benefit the GSLBAA Educational Foundation and Wings of Hope. Bring your own snacks, form a team, silent auction, trophy prize, $200 a table (8 contestants) or $25 per contestant. Contact: Jeremy Cox to register- 636.449.2833

Area Aviation Activity

Missouri Aviation Historical Society is a not-for-profit corporation, dedicated to honoring the aviators, designers, and entrepreneurs who have kept Missouri on the leading edge of aviation technology.

This month, we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the certification of one of the world’s best known biz jets, the Sabreliner. Developed by North American Aviation, the Sabreliner was originally built for the U.S. Air Force, and later modified for corporate use. The sexy jet from the 1960’s, still in corporate and military use today, has a significant role in the annals of Missouri aviation history. The Sabreliner Corporation is based in St. Louis, with a facility in Perryville, and Remmert Werner Corporation, based at Lambert, had the distribution rights for the first corporate versions.

Our guest speaker Doug Allen, has an intimate knowledge of the classic jet, with over 600 hours in the type, and has also turned wrenches on the Sabreliner.

Thursday, Nov 21st 6:30 PM Creve Coeur airport

North American Aviation, T-39 Sabreliner

Featuring Doug Allen

This annual conference and trade show will provide a wide range of programs for everyone interested in aviation. Topics will focus on Safety, Weather, Technically Advanced Aircraft, Flying Companion, Glider, Helicopter, Sport Pilot, and more. The MACTS also features many displays by Aviation Manufacturers and Service Providers.

January 2014 Maryland Height Centre 2344 McKelvey Road

The Midwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show

Missouri Aviation Historical Society