From the beginning of manned flight there has been a symbiotic relationship between the aeroplane and simulation in all of its different forms. The role of simulation and flight simulators in aeroplane development, training and evaluation has evolved significantly over the last 80 years, often in response to technical innovations in both the airplane and ground support systems.

Dr David White's presentation looks at this evolving relationship.

The Sir Sydney Camm Lecture was established in 1971, following his death in 1966, to commemorate his significant achievements in the field of aeronautical engineering. Sir Sydney Camm CBE FRAeS was one of Britain’s most distinguished aircraft designers.

At this year’s Sir Sydney Camm Lecture, Sir Stephen Dalton, Chief of the Air Staff for the Royal Air Force, outlines the vital contribution that Air Power has made to international security during the last hundred years.

This lecture was given at the Royal Aeronautical Society by Richard Knott, a highly acclaimed author and researcher on 20th century history who discussed the turbulent history of the 42 Empire Flying Boats built by Short Brothers.

The 2013 Ann Welch Named Lecture was delivered by Wg Cdr Ken Wallis MBE.

Sqn Ldrs Reed and Muldoon and Sgt Willoughby share their personal experiences and highlight their individual roles as they take us on a journey encompassing today’s military rotorcraft operations, particularly working with the latest technology Merlin helicopter.

This Royal Aeronautical Society lecture traces the story of aircraft accident investigation in the UK from the setting up of the Public Safety and Accidents Investigation Committee of the Royal Aero Club in 1912 to the present day.

This joint lecture by Airbus and Boeing looks at stall requirements, predictive validation and flight testing. The speakers highlight where their respective approaches share common ground as well as exploring the areas in which they differ on technical approach.

This lecture look at aircrew protective equipment including helmets, clothing and other protective equipment for the military aviator - starting with leather flying caps and a mackintosh. In addition Dr Trudgill will discuss the equipment used for the protection of airmen, exploring how it has developed from rudimentary outdoors clothing worn by Edwardian pioneers, through to the complex systems employed by present day military aircrew.

Founder of Rotron Engines, Gilo Cardozo, gives a sparkling account of the small super charged Wankel rotary engine in the backpack propulsion units that took him and Bear Grylls on their record breaking paraglider flight to the summit of Everest in 2007.

Brabazon 2012 by AeroSociety Podcast