We are excited to announce three expert lectures coming up in August. Register now:
August 13 @ 11:00 am EST
Title: Design for Maneuverability with Thomas Zienteck, Manager of the Aerodynamics Technology organization within Boeing Vertical Lift
Bio: Thomas is currently the manager of the Aerodynamics Technology organization within Boeing Vertical Lift responsible for the engineering disciplines of Aerodynamics, Acoustics, Propulsion, and Aerothermal technologies. Thomas has over 34 years of experience in vehicle performance and sizing, competitive assessments, aeromechanics, and rotorcraft acoustics. He holds 7 patents of advanced rotors and hubs including an adaptive rotor system designed for both improved hover and cruise performance for which his team was awarded the 2016 AHS Howard Hughes award. Thomas is one of Boeing’s primary instructors within Boeing Vertical Lift responsible for training courses in Aerodynamics, Dynamics, Flying Qualities, and Survivability (Acoustics). Thomas obtained both his Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9217206322079/WN_jReZ4FEAQkSWokBp3Yp2cw
August 22 @ 12:00pm EST
Title: Three Years of Flight with Mark Page, Chief Technology Officer, JetZero, and Ramy Mourad, Director of Engineering, Urban Air Mobility, Boeing
Bios: Mark Page received a B.S. degree in Aerospace from the University of Illinois in 1979. In early 2021, Mr. Page founded JetZero with Mr. Tom O’Leary to deploy BWB technology for a zero-carbon future. JetZero and NASA are developing new technologies that increase the BWB’s fuel advantage from 20% to 30% when compared to an advanced tube-and-wing with common engine technology and Jet-A fuel. Compared to the present Airline fleet, the fuel savings is 65%. JetZero’s BWB incorporates features that enable the earliest possible adoption of Hydrogen.
Ramy Mourad serves as Boeing’s Director of Engineering for Urban Air Mobility (UAM), a position he has held since October 2021. With nearly two decades of dedication to advancing commercial and defense aerospace, his career is a testament to leadership, innovation, and transformative impact. In his current role, Ramy heads Boeing's UAM engineering collaborations with industry leaders, Wisk Aero and SkyGrid. With Boeing affiliates, his team is actively designing and building one of the world’s first certified commercial autonomous, electric aircraft. By leveraging Boeing’s scale and strategic capabilities, and Wisk’s Silicon Valley innovation and agility, he models strategic foresight in the growth of the UAM engineering team.
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9417205456917/WN_o2E920gXSNek4S_X5zfCFA
August 28 @ 11:00am EST
Title: Your FAA Path Forward with Sandy Yamane, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Manager, FAA and John Soltis, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Manager, FAA Aircraft Certification Service
Bios: Mr. Sandy Yamane is a subject matter expert on airworthiness certification of UAS, Optionally Piloted Aircraft (OPA), and hybrid aircraft/space launch platforms. Mr. Yamane has been with the FAA for over 25 years and has served in various capacities. Some of his UAS contributions include type and airworthiness certifications of the Insitu ScanEagle, AeroVironment’s Puma, and Matternet M2. Mr. Yamane participated in the Scaled Composite’s SpaceShipOne program that won the Ansari XPrize in 2004 and currently participates in the Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo and Stratolaunch Talon programs. In addition to his FAA experience, Mr. Yamane is a retired U.S. Air Force officer in the aircraft maintenance and logistics career fields. Mr. Yamane previously served as an expert for the GoFly Prize competition.
John Soltis, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Manager, FAA Aircraft Certification Service John is a subject matter expert on airworthiness certification and production certification of UAS, Optionally Piloted Aircraft (OPA), and hybrid aircraft/space launch platforms. Some of John's UAS contributions include type, production, and airworthiness certifications of the Matternet M2. John joined the FAA in 2006 as an Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) for Manufacturing. Served as an ASI in the Los Angeles and Vandalia Certificate Management Section (CMS).
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4017213935238/WN_7Pv3duURRfmpOg8ICb9A2Q
All previous lectures are available for review here: https://www.herox.com/goaero/294-expert-lectures
