AIAA Pavilion Schedule (as of today)

Monday
9:30 John Anderson, author of The Airplane and many other titles
10:00 Eugene Morelli, author of Aircraft System Identification: Theory and Practice
11:00 David Loda, Product Support Technical Committee
1:00 Jack Sokney, V/STOL Technical Committee
2:00 Doug Wardell, V/STOL Technical Committee
Tony Pilon, Aeroacoutstics Technical Committee
4:00 Prize drawing

Tuesday
9:30 John Sprague, V/STOL Technical Committee
10:30 Iris Curtis, V/STOL Technical Committee
11:00 David Loda, Product Support Technical Committee
11:30 Bob Winn, Board Member
2:00 Bryan Gardner, author of Hired Minds: A Career Guide for Engineering Students and Graduates
4:00 Prize drawing
5:30 Cathy Downen, Board Member
6:00 John Daily, Publications New Initiatives Subcommittee

Wednesday
9:00 Steve Noneman, Board Member
10:00 David Hall, V/STOL Technical Committee
11:00 Rick Mange, V/STOL Technical Committee
3:00 Joe Schetz, AIAA Education Series Editor-in-Chief, Frank Lu, Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics Editor-in-Chief, and Ned Allen, Library of Flight Editor-in-Chief
5:30 Cathy Downen, Board Member
7:30 Grand Prize Drawing

Thank you to all paper presenters and session chairs

To show our appreciation, all paper presenters and session chairs will receive an "ASM Reno Farewell Tour" T-shirt. Please take the ticket that you received at registration to the AIAA Pavilion to receive your t-shirt while supplies last. Please only one t-shirt per person. Thank you for your continued support of the Aerospace Sciences Meeting.

When Did You Know?

When did you know that you wanted to pursue a career in aerospace? Tell us when you discovered your passion for space and flight at the Aerospace Sciences Meeting in Reno. There we will be filming members recounting the moment that inspired them to devote their lives to aerospace. To have your personal story filmed, visit the AIAA Pavilion 8-9 January, 1200-1900. Contact Sharon Grace at sharong@aiaa.org to schedule a time in advance or for more information.

Check your Program

Look on the back of your copy of the final program. If there is a Mickey Mouse sticker you are a winner. Take your program to the AIAA Pavilion and receive an additional 10% off your bookstore purchase. *Discount is valid for one time use only.

Scavenger Hunt

Throughout the week there are many different activities and events that come together to make the Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit. Find the answers to the following questions by attending sessions, reviewing the program and visiting the AIAA Pavilion. When you are finished turn in your completed sheet to be entered into a drawing to receive an AIAA prize pack worth $250. All questions must be correctly answered to qualify.

1. Name the person that you received your registration package from.
2. What was the name of the ASM Conference Hotel in 1990?
3. How many exhibitors are featured in the 2008 Exhibit Hall?
4. Where and when is the AIAA Career Workshop being held?
5. Name the Abe M. Zarem Award winner who is wearing sunglasses in his picture.
6. Who was the 2nd government speaker at the 4th Annual Public Policy Luncheon on Wednesday 9 January?
7. Visit the AIAA Pavilion to find out how much a hotel room cost in 1983.
8. How much money do you save if you are an AIAA member and you purchase Black Hawk: The Story of a World Class Helicopter, by Ray Leoni?
9. Post a message on the conference blog about your favorite session or an experience at the Aerospace Sciences Meeting.
10. Where will the 47th Aerospace Sciences Meeting including the 1st new Horizons Forum and Exposition be located in 2009?