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“Current and Future sUAS usage in Southern California – Flying Lion”

Los Angeles Chapter virtual meeting on October 15

We all recognize that first responders have a challenging and vital role with no better evidence than the last 18-24 months. Often called to respond to multiple incidents simultaneously, with little to no advance notice, and often to remote locations where time is of the essence, sUAS (Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems) is a critical component of situational awareness, assessment, and ultimately, de-escalation or mitigation.

Flying Lion Inc. (FLI), founded in 2014, has continued to expand their footprint, and current “eyes in the sky” applications include emergency response, active shooter, SWAT, fire, crowd observation, natural disasters, search and rescue, and high population special events. FLI has created a solution for organizations that want to take advantage of the small sUAS or drone technology, but do not have the administrative, funding, or staffing resources. Flying Lion’s Mobile Command Team provides 24/7/365 on-demand sUAS service with a specially outfitted mobile command center which responds to an incident within 30-minutes of notice. It is a cost-effective solution to reduce risk, help command staff have real-time situational awareness from which to make tactical decisions, and capture actionable data for prosecution, tactical evaluation, and training. The following organizations have seen the value proposition and are currently under contract… Chula Vista, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach and Palos Verdes Estates Police Departments; University of California, Riverside, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Simply put… They call – we FLI.

Please join us online on Friday, October 15, 8:00–9:00am Pacific Time when Barry Brennan, Founder and President of Flying Lion, will discuss the company’s role with public safety, a brief history of UAS, the current FAA requirements, and offer a view of the future of UAS. We know you’ll find this to be an interesting look at how technology is being integrated to significantly enhance public safety and the capability of first responders, and how this market is expected to evolve.

The meeting is free for members and $25 for non-members For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adflaoct21.eventbrite.com/.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Los Angeles Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell and sponsored by Chubb, Bolton & Company Insurance Brokers, Stanton Chase, Moss Adams, and Fifth Third Bank.

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“The future of flight – from electric aviation, to supersonic, suborbital and beyond”

Ventura County Chapter virtual meeting on September 30

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a new type of airplane!

New ways of flying are in the air. Advances in energy storage technologies, novel materials, fuels, and avionics, as well as the push for de-carbonization of transportation and the new commercial realities of aviation derived from COVID-19 leading to the re-alignment of general aviation, are opening the door to improved, and sometimes completely new types of aircraft.

These new developments are enabling new options for air travel. Vertical take-off and landing electric aircraft (eVTOL), that would make urban air mobility a reality – think of flying over the traffic in places like Los Angeles or New York City. The potential comeback of supersonic flight, this time with fuel-efficient and quiet designs that are economically viable and able to fly over areas with high population densities. Moreover, the successful first flights from companies such as Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin are enabling an entirely new market for space tourism.

Please join us online Thursday, September 30, 8:00–9:00am PST when Dr. Anita Sengupta (Founder/CEO, Hydroplane, Associate Professor, USC Viterbi School of Engineering) will leverage her extensive experience in ground, air, and space travel to illuminate the particulars of these promising new forms of transportation, and we will learn where the most likely advancements may impact our daily commute.

Since the Ventura County Chapter is new, the meeting is free for all. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfvcsep21.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

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“Ask New Questions – Build New Worth”

Joint Los Angeles/South Bay Chapter virtual meeting on September 23

“The most common source of mistakes in management decisions is the emphasis on finding the right answer rather than the right question.” – Peter Drucker

As business executives, it’s natural for us to focus our energies on finding the best answers to complex matters. What isn’t as natural is first asking ourselves, are we asking the right questions.

There is no better time to be asking a fresh set of thought-provoking questions. Questions that will help you elevate the strategic dialog you’re having at your company.

Please join us online on Thursday, September 23, 8:00–9:00am Pacific Time when Larry O’Toole, Founder, Yosemite Associates, LLC, will share the insightful questions business executives should be asking now. As a participant, you will take away a fresh perspective on the quality questions to add to your leadership toolbox to foster healthy new dialog with your team that will build your company worth.

The meeting is free for members and $25 for non-members For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adflasep21.eventbrite.com/.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Los Angeles Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell and sponsored by Chubb, Bolton & Company Insurance Brokers, Stanton Chase, Moss Adams, and Fifth Third Bank. The South Bay Chapter is hosted by California Manufacturing Technology Consulting and sponsored by by Chubb, Bolton & Company Insurance Brokers, and Moss Adams.

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“Ampaire – a Trusted, Practical, and Compelling Provider of Electrified Aircraft”

Virtual Joint Meeting of the Santa Clarita Valley and San Fernando Valley Chapters on September 16, 2021

Please join us online on Thursday, September 16, 7:30–9:00am Pacific Time, when Doug Shane, General Manager, Ampaire, Inc., will introduce Ampaire, a relatively new-start company based in Hawthorne, CA. He will take the participants through the origins, mission, vision, and recent accomplishments of Ampaire, including its recent acquisition by Surf Air Mobility. and its plans for the future

The meeting is free for members and $25 for non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfscvsep21.eventbrite.com/.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

The San Fernando Valley Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams, Chubb, Bolton & Company, and Rose, Snyder & Jacobs.

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“The Impact of the COVID Pandemic as Evidenced by Aircraft Storage and Conversions”

AZ Chapter meeting in Scottsdale on September 16, 2021

Meeting location: Kybun USA & Treffpunkt
14325 N 79th Street STE D, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Meeting Date: Thursday, September 16, 2020
Meeting Time: 5:30-7:00pm (networking and refreshments at 5:00pm)

Phoenix Goodyear Airport is the largest aircraft storage and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul in Goodyear.

Not many people know about Phoenix Goodyear Airport and the fact we have maintenance on aircraft as big as a B-767. AerSale does conversions from passenger to freight aircraft, as well as heavy maintenance on airline/charter aircraft, and inspections, paint jobs, etc.

Please join us in Scottsdale on Thursday, September 16, when Bradley A. Hagen, Manager of Phoenix Goodyear Airport, City of Phoenix Aviation Department and Michael Stafford, Vice President/General Manager, AerSale will describe this kind of a hidden gem as well as the impact of the COVID pandemic on aircraft operations..

This in-person meeting is free for all. Attendees are requested to maintain social distancing and wear masks. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazsep21.eventbrite.com.

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The meeting is hosted by Kybun USA & Treffpunkt.

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“Factory-Floor Surface Measurement to Increase Yield and Profits”

National Online Forum webinar on 8-9:00am Pacific Time, Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Please join us at 8:00-9:00am Pacific Time on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 when Erik Novak, General Manager, 4D Technology Corporation and Kramer Lindell, Application Engineer, 4D Technology Corporation, will discuss how A&D companies can easily and accurately measure the surface features of interest to enable control of process and optimize yield.

Surface quality of aerospace components is critical for part longevity and performance. Small surface defects, corrosion events, and radii and chamfers are more tightly controlled every year, making pass/fail assessment of parts impractical for traditional measurement methods. Burrs, welding cracks, and other small features are of additional concern. Even part marking via dot peening or laser marking must be controlled for depth and volume. Imperfections that only affect the appearance of parts can needlessly increase rejections and cause delays while waiting on new parts or rework.

Unfortunately, no single metrology system is suitable for all key parameters. Differing resolutions in lateral and vertical precision prevent it–as well as differing requirements in terms of operating environment and user skill level. In this webinar we’ll examine a selection of measuring technologies capable of measuring features from micrometers to millimeters, where tolerances are increasingly tightening.

We’ll see a 3D surface gauge at work in a live demonstration with real turbine blades, fir trees, gears, and shaft parts. You’ll be able to ask questions and see the kinds of measurements that are hardest for you.

In the live demonstration we’ll explore what is possible:
— Instant measurement of burrs, scratches, nicks and dents on gears, blades, fir trees, and other machined parts
— Coping with different part reflectivity and shape, including tight corners
–The fastest, most accurate method of measuring edge break and chamfer geometries you’ve ever seen
— Radius of curvature of rods and rounded parts
— The simplest, best method to get a true measurement of pits and scratch depth

The meeting is free for members and $25 for non-members For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfnofsep21.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

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From Space Science to the Emerging Space Economy: A Personal Journey

Ventura County Chapter virtual meeting on August 26

Please join us online Thursday, August 26, 8:00–9:00am PST when Dr. Leon Alkalai (CEO Mandala Space Ventures, LLC, CEO, Continuum Space Systems, Inc., GP, Explorer 1 Venture Fund) will present a personal journey from a career dedicated to robotic space exploration and space science at NASA’s JPL, into the exciting world of space entrepreneurship.

We are in the early stages of a lasting revolution in space commercialization and democratization. Lower Earth Orbit (LEO) is the immediate and obvious destination for space commercialization, as evidenced by the plethora of applications.

There is also plenty of opportunities in the emerging Lunar and cis-Lunar economy including in-situ resource prospecting and utilization, human habitation, and long-term utilization of the Moon for both research and economic development.

What is very encouraging is that there is a growing ecosystem of entrepreneurs launching new start-ups that are disrupting the existing marketplace and creating new opportunities for all interested in space. Furthermore, the scale of venture capital fueling innovation and entrepreneurship into the marketplace is stimulating growth and exuberance at the same time. This new generation of space pioneers is both excited about making a difference in space and improving the quality of living on planet Earth for all of humanity.

Since the Ventura County Chapter is new, the meeting is free for all. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfvcaug21.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

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“The Future of the Wide Body”

Virtual Joint Meeting of the Santa Clarita Valley and San Fernando Valley Chapters on July 15, 2021

Some analysts say it will be a very long time (if ever) before the wide body returns to its production volume of the past. The airlines have an increased interest in using single aisle aircraft for even international flights. Yet at least one major airline has said that it still considers wide bodies a major part of its fleet.

Please join us online on Thursday, July 15, 8:00–9:00am pacific time, when Jens Flottau, Executive Editor, Commercial Aviation, Aviation Week Network, will give us his view on the likely future of the wide body.

The meeting is free for members and $25 for non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfscvjul21.eventbrite.com/.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

The San Fernando Valley Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams, Chubb, Bolton & Company, and Rose, Snyder & Jacobs.

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“Aviation and Defense Markets in the Aftermath of COVID-19”

Ventura County Chapter virtual meeting on June 11

The COVID-19 pandemic effect on the world aviation market has been severe. Some segments have suffered more than others, but none have been untouched by the economic realizations of business as anything but normal. As we begin to shift our thinking to the future and an understanding what business will look like as we come out of COVID-19, there is no better source to turn to than Richard Aboulafia of Teal Group for an understanding of the aviation and defense markets in the aftermath.

Please join us online Friday, June 11, 8:00–9:00am PST when Richard will join us for a discussion of how key aviation market segments will be affected by the pandemic, and by the economic downturn. We’ll look at key indicators to watch, including the big variables that could impact the timing of the recovery. There will also be a discussion of key programs, and winners and losers in the context of a changing market.

Teal Group is an aerospace and defense market analysis firm based in Fairfax, Virginia, and provides competitive intelligence to industry and government worldwide. If you want insights on what to expect from the aviation and defense markets for the balance of 2021 and beyond, be sure to join us for this discussion. Richard is a highly respected and sought after speaker, and we are excited to have him join us to share the Teal Group’s analysis and his perspectives.

Since the Ventura County Chapter is new, the meeting is free for all and is limited to 100 attendees. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfvcjun21.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.