E-Newsletter
AIAA Tucson Section

We've got some exciting announcements that I want to share with you. We're currently in the process of writing next month's newsletter but there is so much going on that I didn't want to wait. Listed below are several announcements regarding Tucson and Phoenix Section events. Please feel free to forward this to any of your friends or colleagues that may not be receiving our electronic or conventional mailings. Also please make sure that all your contact information is correct at www.aiaa.org.

Best wishes,
Matthew J. Angiulo
Tucson Section Chair

Scroll down for information regarding:

        1. Tucson Section Astronomy Campout FAMILY Weekend
        2. Phoenix Section Dinner Meeting 787 Dreamliner
        3. AZ ASME May Steak Fry (in Tempe).

ASTRONOMY CAMPOUT WEEKEND!

We're currently planning a family Camping and Astronomy event at Parker Canyon Lake for the Memorial Day Weekend (Sat May 27th thru Mon May 29th). This will be a joint venture with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and the Raytheon Astronomy and Telescope Making Club!

For those of you who don't already know, Parker Canyon Lake is a man-made lake in southern Arizona within about two hours drive of Tucson (more info). We've reserved the group camping area but that also means we're limited to the first 50 RSVPs. There are many other camp sites available but they're first come first serve. This should be a very fun and exciting event for all members of your family. We'll enjoy the outdoors by day and set up telescopes and enjoy the heavens at night.

The cost for participation will be about $10 per person for the three planned group meals and an additional entrance fee of $10 a night per car load ($5 if you've got a Golden Age National Parks Passport). Please contact us right away if you and your family are interested.

PHOENIX AIAA - APRIL DINNER MEETING - 787 DREAMLINER

Students and Professionals:
Our next dinner meeting will be held on April 20th. This month, Ron Bengelink of ASU will be giving a presentation on the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Boeing is now finishing the detailed design phase of their latest new commercial airplane design, the 787. The 787 is a state of the art airplane, with unprecedented engineering design, and will be significantly more advanced than previous commercial airliners. It is intended to replace the 767 and compete directly with the recently announced Airbus A-350. The 787 is surprising most analysts by its popularity in the marketplace - about 250 orders from all over the world even though it is still about two years from entry into service.

Mr. Bengelink serves as the Engineer in Residence to the ASU Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He retired from Boeing Commercial Airplanes in August of 2003 after 39 years as an engineer and engineering executive. See Phoenix Section Newsletter.

Thursday, April 20, 2006
6:00 pm

Doubletree Guest Suites
320 N 44th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 225-0500

Members: $20
Guest of Members: $20
Students: $15
Non-Members: $25

Please RSVP to Chris Alter by Tuesday, April 18
(602) 822-3089; chris.w.alter@honeywell.com

AZ ASME STEAK FRY

The local Arizona section of ASME would like to extend an invitation to you for our annual Steak Fry in May. This is a social gathering for engineers from different disciplines to meet and converse. Below is the information on the event.

ASME Steak Fry
Location:
        Ramada #4
        SRP Pera Club
        1 E Continental Dr
        Tempe, AZ 85281
Date: Thursday, May 11
Time: 5-9 pm
Cost: $19 (includes four drink tickets at 2 tickets per beer or wine and 1 ticket per soda or juice)

Cash or checks only please
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Please RSVP To: Mark Jones
Phone: (480)759-2958
Email: jonesm1@asme.org
Before noon Tuesday May 9th
Leave a message with the number in your party and a phone number at which you can be reached.

This years menu will be Filet Mignon, cooked to order, (or as close as can be) by the ASME board. Included will be an 8 oz Filet Mignon, Baked Potato, Salad, Cookies, and refreshments. 4 drink tickets will be provided with your meal, after which the cash bar will be happy to take care of each and everyone of you. Tickets are not worth cash, but may be redeemed as follows: 2 tickets, canned beer or wine, 1 ticket, canned soda, juice or water.

Directions are: From Phoenix take McDowell east to 68th St. then right or south to Continental then right or west to the PERA Club. From the 101 go west to the 202 then to Scottsdale Rd. north to Continental/Roosevelt then left or west to the PERA Club. There is a school on the NW corner of 68th St. and Continental, and there is a stop light there.

Thanks
Joe Howard
AZ ASME Chair