EUROPEAN FLIGHT TEST SAFETY WORKSHOP 10-12 November 2009 SAS Radisson Vienna, Austria

Third European
Flight Test Safety Workshop
Vienna 2009

“First Flight”

Workshop Theme
First Flight – this topic was chosen for the Vienna workshop to provide an exchange of thoughts and expertise in the light of the many new aircraft projects which were recently launched. Contributions from participants of the sailplane industry, the AKAFLIEG, aerobatic aircraft manufacturers, General Aviation as well as Military are expected.

2009 Workshop Agenda – Overview
The Vienna Workshop follows the established and proven agenda of the previous European Workshops:

Tutorial: Tuesday, November 10th , 2009
Technical Sessions: Wednesday, November 11th
Technical Sessions: Thursday, November, 12th
Award Ceremony Thursday, November, 12th

Tutorial
A full day tutorial will be held on Tuesday, November 10th 2009 from approx 10:00 a.m to 4 p.m. The topic will be “Spatial Disorientation and Optical Illusions – Threat and Challenge”. Research Scientists from TNO (The Netherlands), AMST ( Austria) and Boeing´s Flight Safety Expert Capt. Dave Carbaugh, author of the Upset Recovery Tool are invited speakers.

Technical Sessions
We are in the process of putting the technical sessions together. If interested in giving a presentation, please send an abstract to Dr. Dieter Reisinger (contact details, see below).

Award Ceremony
The 3rd European Flight Test Safety Award Ceremony, sponsored in memory of test pilot Gérard Guillaumand will be held in SAS Radisson Hotel on Thursday evening. The Award will be handed over to the presenter(s) of the best paper or the most innovative approach to Flight Test Safety, as decided by a jury. Business Attire.

Hotel Accomodation
Please book early – the 1st district of Vienna is the location of many conferences and is considered a very attractive tourist location. Hotels are sold out quickly. Conference rate will be held till 09/15/2009. The location of the venue is the SAS Radisson Palais, centrally located in downtown Vienna. Major sights are all within walking distance.

SAS Radisson
Parkring 16, 1010 Vienna
Phone +43 1 515 17-0
www.palais.vienna.radissonsas.com

Rooms in two categories are blocked for participants and are available at the following rates:

- Classic Room EUR 189,- for single use and EUR 209,- for double use,

- Royal Club EUR 249,- for single or double use

Welcome Reception
A Welcome Reception for all conference registrants and guests will be held on Wednesday, November 12th , 2009 in the Radisson Hotel from 19:00 until approximately 21:00. Light snacks and drinks will be served. Casual attire.

Spouse Programme
Numerous tourist sights, famous coffee houses and great shopping opportunities are available within walking distance from the hotel. This includes but is not limited to

- Vienna Opera House (2 min walking from Hotel)

- Lipizzan Horses of Spanish Riding School

- St. Stephen Cathedral with catacombs

- Hofburg – the winter residence of the Habsburg emperors

- Kärntner Straße (No 1 Shopping area)

- Various Museums (Albertina etc.)

- City Hall and Houses of Parliament

- Old National Library

Within easy reach are:

- Belvedere Castle (National Gallery)

- Schönbrunn Castle with beautiful gardens, Gloriette and the worlds oldest zoo.

- Additional Museums

- Grinzing wine cellars

Those workshop participants and guests interested in listening to a performance in the Vienna state opera house should make their own arrangements. Performance schedule see www.wiener-staatsoper.at and www.viennaclassic.com for ticket reservations. Performance typically starts at 19:00 and ends at 22:30. Last minute tickets at no additional cost are often available from private sellers in limited numbers approx. 60 min prior to the performances.

Travel to Vienna
There are many international flights to/from Vienna airport. If not a direct flight, connections through any major European airport, such as AMS, CDG, FRA, LHR etc. are offered. VIE is located approx. 25 minutes from the hotel by taxi. The city heart can also be easily reached by public transportation (e.g. bus or train). The City Airport Train (CAT) takes only 16 minutes to downtown Vienna. From there you can take the subway to “Karlsplatz” and walk to the Hotel. A rental car will not be required unless you plan to explore the outskirts.

Additional Activities
Some of our overseas-guests might want to use a weekend-airfare and might plan to arrive on Monday November 9th and depart Sunday November 15th . For aviation enthusiasts the following is recommended (and if sufficient interest is available, we are more than happy to organise transports, such as bus shuttle service):

- Visit to Diamond Aircraft Facilities in Wr. Neustadt, where the famous DA-40 and DA-42 aircraft are built. Approx. 40 min by car from Hotel to the south along HWY A2, exit Wöllersdorf. Ideal for Tuesday Evening.

- Visit to Flying Bulls Hangar 7 and Hangar 8 in Salzburg. Hangar 7 houses beautifully restored vintage aircraft, all in flying condition and frequently seen on air shows. This will be a full day trip on Friday November 13 th .

- Please note that “Test Fuchs” is one of the leading companies worldwide in the field of test equipment for aviation and aerospace. The company is located about 2 hours from downtown Vienna in Gross-Siegharts (see www.test-fuchs.com ).

Attendance Fees
Yet to be determined, depends on sponsorship activity. You will have the option to sign up for

- Tutorial only

- Workshop only

- Tutorial and Workshop

- Gala Dinner

- Spouse Programme

- Tour to Salzburg

Please use the registration form on the official SETP-website www.setp.org to register. This form will be available mid 2009.

Point of Contact
Austrian SETP Representative
Josef Bernecker (M)
Vice President SETP for Austria



Organisation, Sponsorship, Technical Presentations:
Dr. Dieter Reisinger, MSc (M)
Endemanngasse 19A, 1230 Wien
Mobile +43 676 7673001
dieter.reisinger@aviationexperts.at

Spouse Programme:
Christina Reisinger-Naglich
Institut für Flugsicherheit




Registration:
Society of Experimental Test Pilots
P.O. Box 986
Lancaster, CA. 93584
Ms. Paula S. Smith
www.setp.org


Sponsors:

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