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SUMMARY:December 2025 Dinner Meeting and Presentation\, with Doug Limbaugh
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 4th\, 2025\n5:00 – 8:00 pm\nThe Henry\, Arcadia \nAgenda:\n5:00-6:00pm: Social hour w/ cash bar\n6:00pm:  Dinner Served\n6:30-8:00pm:  Presentation \nVenue Address:\n4455 E Camelback Rd.\nPhoenix\, AZ 85018\n(Camelback & 44th Street) \n\n\n  \n\n\nDinner Menu – Choice of: \n\nBraised Short Rib\nScottish Salmon\nRoasted Chicken\nRigatoni Alla Vodka\nVegetarian options also available!\n\nDrinks: Soda\, Iced Tea\, Coffee\nAppetizer & Dessert included \n\n\n\n\nCost: (No refunds except for event cancellation)\n\n$30 per person\n$20 Student\, Teacher\, or First Responder\n\nPayment can be submitted via Zelle to treasurer@vfsaz.org or by cash/check at the door. \nIf you plan to pay at the door\, please RSVP as soon as possible to RSVP@vfsaz.org to let us know you’re attending!\nPlease indicate if you prefer a vegetarian meal!
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/dec-2025-dinner-meeting/
LOCATION:The Henry Arcadia\, 4455 E Camelback Rd\, Phoenix\, 85018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250421T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
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SUMMARY:April 2025 Dinner Meeting and Presentation\, with Chris Speights
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 21st 2025\n5:00 – 9:00pm\nTopGolf Scottsdale \nAgenda:\n5:00-6:00pm: Social hour w/ cash bar\n5:30pm:  Dinner Served\n6:00-7:00pm:  Presentation\n7:00-9:00pm: TopGolf (optional) \nVenue Address:\n9500 Talking Stick Way (off the 101)\nScottsdale\, AZ 85256 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDinner Menu – Buffet Style Serving:\n\nSteak & Chicken Fajitas\nSouthwest Salad\nSteak & Chicken Fajitas\nFlour & Corn Tortillas\nCilantro Lime Rice\nSides\nSoda\, Iced Tea\, Coffee\n\nVegetarian options also available! \n\n\nCost:\n(No refunds except for event cancellation)\n\n$25 per person ($35 if participating in TopGolf)\n$15 Student\, Teacher\, 1st Responder ($20 if participating in TopGolf) \nPayment can be submitted via Zelle to treasurer@vfsaz.org or by cash/check at the door. \nIf you plan to pay at the door\, please RSVP as soon as possible to RSVP@vfsaz.org to let us know you’re attending!\nPlease indicate whether or not you are participating in TopGolf or not\, and if you prefer a vegetarian meal!\n \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/april-2025-dinner-meeting-and-presentation-with-chris-speights/
LOCATION:Top Golf Scottsdale\, 9500 Talking Stick Way\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85256\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
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SUMMARY:June 2024 Dinner Meeting and Presentation\, with AAAA & AAHF
DESCRIPTION:Dinner Menu – Buffet Style Serving:\n\nSteak & Chicken Fajitas\nBuffet Style Serving\nSouthwest Salad\nSteak & Chicken Fajitas\nFlour & Corn Tortillas\nCilantro Lime Rice\nSides\nSoda\, Iced Tea\, Coffee\n\n\n\nCost: (No refunds except for event cancellation)\n\n$25 per person ($35 if participating in TopGolf) \n$15 Student\, Teacher\, 1st Responder ($20 if participating in TopGolf) \nPayment can be submitted via Zelle to treasurer@vfsaz.org or by cash/check at the door. \nIf paying at the door\, please RSVP as soon as possible to RSVP@vfsaz.org \nPlease indicate whether or not you are participating in TopGolf or not! \nClick here to download an iCal (.ics) file for this event! \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/june-2024-dinner/
LOCATION:Top Golf Scottsdale\, 9500 Talking Stick Way\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85256\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20231127T230834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T231748Z
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SUMMARY:AAHF Helicopter Rides
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/aahf-helicopter-rides/
LOCATION:Falcon Field Terminal Building\, 4800 E Falcon Dr\, Mesa\, AZ\, 85215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20231127T230303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T144800Z
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SUMMARY:December 2023 VFS Dinner Meeting and Presentation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/dinner-meeting-and-presentation/
LOCATION:Top Golf Gilbert\, 1689 S. Santan Village Pkwy\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85295\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230914T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230914T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20230831T030723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T030723Z
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SUMMARY:VFS AZ Happy Hour!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Vertical Flight Society for a Happy Hour! \nThursday\, September 14th\, 4:30 – 6:30 pm \nThe Grille at Longbow | 5601 E Longbow Pkwy\, Mesa\, AZ 85215 \n\n\n\n\nVFS members and non-members are welcome. Join us to:\n \n\n	Celebrate our newly-elected officers\n	Network\n	Learn more about VFS\n\nAppetizers & refreshments* will be provided \n*Alcohol is on an individual basis \nPlease click here to RSVP if you plan to attend!
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/vfs-az-happy-hour/
LOCATION:The Grille at Longbow\, 5601 E Longbow Pkwy\, Mesa\, AZ\, 85213
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230727T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230727T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20230711T043904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T043904Z
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SUMMARY:AAAA AZ Chapter Quarterly Social
DESCRIPTION:Join VFS along with the\nAAAA AZ Chapter\, AUSA\, and AAHF\n& AAAA\, VMLC\, and DFCS \nfor an \nAAAA AZ Chapter Quarterly Social!\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nCome meet with old friends or make new ones at the AAAA AZ Chapter Quarterly Social!\n\nFood and drinks provided!\n\nSponsored by your AAAA Arizona Chapter.
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/aaaa-az-q3-social/
LOCATION:The Hub Bar and Grill\, 6655 E McDowell Rd\, Mesa\, Arizona\, 85215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20230421T225345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T235504Z
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SUMMARY:Army Aviation Heritage Foundation Annual Picnic and Fly-In
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin VFS along with the\nArmy Aviation Heritage Foundation\n& AAAA\, VMLC\, and DFCS \nat the \n2023 AAHF Annual Picnic and Fly-In \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCome join friends and family at the annual Picnic and Fly Fly-In and spend time with the aircrews and maintainers who keep these helicopters flying in order for the public to learn the history of Army\nAviation. \nThese prestigious groups are also supporting this event and will have members there to discuss their groups charter and answer questions: \n\n	Army Aviation Association of America – AZ Chapter\n	Vertical Flight Society\n	Veterans Medical Leadership Council\n	Distinguished Flying Cross Society\n\nDetails: \n\n	Food and Drink provided (donations accepted)\n	Helicopter static displays\n	Raffle changes for AAAA Membership – see the AAAA table for details when you arrive!\n\nGetting there: \n\n	Address: Falcon Field Airport Park\, 4800 E Falcon Dr. Mesa\, AZ \n	Entrance to Falcon Field: Enter from E. McKellips Rd on to E. Falcon Rd\, then turn left on Fighter Aces Dr.\n	Parking: Use designated spaces (shown below)\n	Picnic Area: set up in Ramadas 5 and 6 in southern-most area of the park
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/2023-aahf-picnic/
LOCATION:Falcon Field Park\, Ramadas 5 and 6\, 4610 E Fighter Aces Dr\, Mesa\, Arizona\, 85215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230404T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20230321T230910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T230910Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Talk: NASA Aeronautics Vision for Transforming Aviation -- with Speaker Susan Gorton
DESCRIPTION:Ms. Susan A. Gorton has been with NASA for over 20 years and has been the NASA Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology Project lead for the past 14 years. The project mission is to develop and validate tools\, technologies and concepts to overcome key barriers for vertical lift vehicles. Ms. Gorton is responsible for the work in this area that is conducted at NASA Ames\, Armstrong\, Glenn and Langley. \nThis complimentary “Tech Talk” will stream on GoToWebinar. You do not need to download any software to watch the live-stream\, but please ensure your system is compatible with this platform. \n\n  \n \n\nThis free event is hosted by the VFS Arizona Chapter\, with support from the Philly Chapter and the Redstone Chapter. \n\nPlease email rsvp@vfsaz.org by Monday\, April 3\, 2023 to sign up and receive the GoToWebinar Link!
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/tech-talk-nasa-aeronautics-vision-for-transforming-aviation-with-speaker-susan-gorton/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20221019T003649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T220100Z
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SUMMARY:From Aspiration\, to Aviation\, to Infinity and Beyond! - with Shane Openshaw
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/from-aspiration-to-aviation-to-infinity-and-beyond-with-shane-openshaw/
LOCATION:Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West\, 860 N. Riverview\, Mesa\, Arizona\, 85201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220929T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20220824T212707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T041029Z
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SUMMARY:History of Honeywell Power Generation on Military and Civilian Rotorcraft\, with David Minke
DESCRIPTION:RSVP below to secure a pay-at-door ticket (cash)\, or pre-purchase tickets through PayPal today!
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/history-of-honeywell-power-generation-on-military-and-civilian-rotorcraft-with-david-minke/
LOCATION:Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West\, 860 N. Riverview\, Mesa\, Arizona\, 85201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20220908T175534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T175538Z
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SUMMARY:Baseball Night at Chase Field -  Hosted by the Arizona Chapters of the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) and the Vertical Flight Society (VFS)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/baseball-night-at-chase-field-hosted-by-the-arizona-chapters-of-the-army-aviation-association-of-america-aaaa-and-the-vertical-flight-society-vfs/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20220407T153520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T153527Z
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SUMMARY:78th Annual Forum & Technology Display
DESCRIPTION:The Vertical Flight Society’s 78th Annual Forum & Technology Display is the world’s leading event on vertical flight technology — everything from advanced rotorcraft to advanced air mobility. \n\n\n\nThe Technology Display\, running concurrent with the Forum\, is the most extensive exposition of cutting-edge vertical flight technologies in the world\, and also includes other technologies more broadly applicable to aerospace in general. Leading manufacturers\, service providers\, defense agencies\, universities\, and research and development organizations will showcase the very latest in vertical flight technology in our exhibit hall.Check out the virtual Forum program overview\, technical paper schedule and more! The events of Forum 78 spans five days (PDF) — May 9-13. The conference will span three days and include 200+ technical papers on every discipline from Acoustics to Unmanned Systems\, as well as invited presentations and discussions by leaders in the military\, government agencies and industry. \n\n\n\nWhy attend Forum 78? \n\n\n\nTechnical papers: More than 200 technical papers will be presented as part of Forum 78! Learn from experts in their fields as they discuss the latest theories and breakthroughs in vertical flight technology. The preliminary Technical Schedule at a Glance has been posted.Learn about the latest technologies from leading manufacturers\, service providers\, defense agencies\, universities\, and research and development organizations in our technology display.Hear from the leaders in industry\, government\, and academia to gain perspective on the future of vertical flight technology:• Straight Talk from the Top with the leaders of major rotorcraft manufacturers• US Military rotorcraft program managers and leaders• Other civil and defense leaders in government and industry giving their insights in advanced rotorcraft and advanced air mobility (AAM) / electric VTOLRecognition of VFS award winners at the 78th Annual Grand Awards Breakfast on Thursday morning\, May 12 (RSVP required\, limited seats)42nd Annual Nikolsky Lecture on Tuesday afternoon\, May 10
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/78th-annual-forum-technology-display/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20220311T213433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T213442Z
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SUMMARY:STEM+C Taking Flight Event
DESCRIPTION:Taking Flight is a daylong immersive experience in aviation\, aeronautics\, aerospace\, robotics\, and is a STEM focused event. It is designed to engage students (students for the purpose of this event can be anyone of any age who wants to have fun while learning) in RC Airplane Flying\, RC Multi-Rotor flying\, Rocketry\, and RC Cars and Trucks. The event demonstrates the STEM applicability of all these “Hobbies”. At Taking Flight\, students will have the opportunity to “Buddy Box” with an instructor and fly a trainer RC Airplane\, or a Multi-rotor vehicle. Students have the opportunity to build and fly small model rockets with the help of our model rocketry volunteers. They will learn about many different STEM enrichment programs from all over the valley (TARC\, UAS4STEM\, First Lego League\, etc). We invite schools from around the valley to showcase their engineering\, aviation\, aerospace\, and robotics programs. We invite companies from around the valley to talk with students about career choices in the applicable fields.
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/stemc-taking-flight-event/
LOCATION:Gilbert Regional Park\, 3005 E Queen Creek Rd\, Gilbert\, Arizona\, 85298\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,STEM Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20210803T074139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T074141Z
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SUMMARY:A Tech Talk: Future Vertical Lift CFT Update
DESCRIPTION:MG Walter Rugen\, Director Future Vertical Lift Cross Functional Team\, is presenting Future Vertical Lift CFT Update to the VFS Community.  Please plan to join us in person or virtually for this event: \n\n\n\nLocation (Live): Radiance Technologies\, George Clark Conference Room\, 310 Bob Heath Drive\, Huntsville Alabama. \n\n\n\nLocation (Virtual): via GoToWebinar https://vtol.org/webinars. You must Register in order to get the GoToWebinar invite.
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/a-tech-talk-future-vertical-lift-cft-update/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20210410T013738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T152936Z
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SUMMARY:77th Annual Forum & Technology Display
DESCRIPTION:The Vertical Flight Society’s 77th Annual Forum & Technology Display is the world’s leading event on vertical flight technology — everything from advanced rotorcraft to advanced air mobility.The Early Bird discount deadline is this Monday evening\, April 12 at 11:59 pm EDT (GMT-4)!Register by this deadline and save up to $150!Check out the virtual Forum program overview\, technical paper schedule and more! Forum 77 spans five days — May 10-14 — and includes nearly 250 technical papers on every discipline from Acoustics to Unmanned Systems\, as well as dozens of invited presentations and discussions by leaders in the military\, government agencies and industry. Be sure to budget time to visit our virtual exhibitors and attend their technical briefings.
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/77th-annual-forum-technology-display/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20210410T003128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T003129Z
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SUMMARY:A Virtual Tech Talk: U.S. Army Aviation Policy for Advanced Manufactured Aircraft Parts\, Components and Support Products
DESCRIPTION:The Redstone\, Arizona\, and Philadelphia Chapters of VFS International proudly present:A Virtual Tech Talk:U.S. Army Aviation Policy for Advanced Manufactured Aircraft Parts\, Components and Support Products \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation is open to members and non-members. This will be a GoToWebinar-only event!
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/a-virtual-tech-talk-u-s-army-aviation-policy-for-advanced-manufactured-aircraft-parts-components-and-support-products/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210310T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20210304T172951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T172953Z
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SUMMARY:The Philadelphia Chapter of VFS International proudly presents:        March Chapter Meeting - Development of the Kitty Hawk Flyer
DESCRIPTION:Presentation is open to VFS members and non-members. Reminder: This will be a WebEx-only Event! \n\n\n\nTo RSVP please email board@vfsphilly.org by Tuesday March 9th
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/the-philadelphia-chapter-of-vfs-international-proudly-presents-march-chapter-meeting-development-of-the-kitty-hawk-flyer/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20201208T173254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T173343Z
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SUMMARY:38th Annual Student Design Competition (2019-2020)
DESCRIPTION:Letters of Intent for the 38th Annual Student Design Competition (2019-2020) are due Monday\, Feb. 1\, 2021. This year’s competition is sponsored by The Boeing Company.Check out the RFP and past winners and designs on the Student Design Competition webpage.VFS has also launched the inaugural Design-Build-Vertical-Flight (DBVF) competition and has selected 8 university teams! The fly-off part of the competition is due to take place April 16-17\, 2021\, and will be hosted by U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Robotics Research Collaboration Campus near Aberdeen\, Maryland.DBVF sponsorship opportunities are a great way for companies to support this exciting VTOL student competition\, promote their brand and bolster their talent pipeline. Find details on the DBVF competition page.
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/38th-annual-student-design-competition-2019-2020/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201201T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20201202T163821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T163824Z
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SUMMARY:Mentoring Opportunity CTE Mission: CubeSat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/mentoring-opportunity-cte-mission-cubesat/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201118T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20201111T163221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T163224Z
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SUMMARY:The Philadelphia and Arizona Chapters of VFS International proudly present: Solving Today’s Aerial Firefighting Challenges
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/the-philadelphia-and-arizona-chapters-of-vfs-international-proudly-present-solving-todays-aerial-firefighting-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20201020T204049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T204052Z
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SUMMARY:Vertical Flight Society: Professional Development Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Matt SipeChief\, Tech Management DivisionAviation Turbine EnginesProject Office\, PEO-AVN \n\n\n\nPresents: PEO AVN Electrical Power Systems: Positioning for the Future. \n\n\n\nRSVP: Email William.b.mccandless2.civ@mail.mil byWednesday\, 21 October 2020 @1200 (your local time).
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/vertical-flight-society-professional-development-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200831T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20200827T223517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T223518Z
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SUMMARY:Aviation & Aerospace "TAKE FLIGHT" Panel
DESCRIPTION:Meet Industry Professionals in Aviation & Aerospace
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/aviation-aerospace-take-flight-panel/
CATEGORIES:Activities,STEM Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200827T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20200827T222846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T223625Z
UID:1104-1598544000-1598547600@vfsaz.org
SUMMARY:STEM Professional Panel - Bio-science Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Meet Five Flinn Foundation Bio-science Entrepreneurs
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/stem-professional-panel-bio-science-entrepreneurs/
CATEGORIES:Activities,STEM Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200825T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200825T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20200804T230014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T230018Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Tech Talk: Accelerating Towards Design-by-Analysis for  Composite Aerospace Structures
DESCRIPTION:Proudly presented by The Arizona\, Philadelphia\, and Redstone Chapters of VFS International  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail rsvp@vfsaz.org by Thursday\, August 20th to RSVP – You must RSVP in order to get the GoToWebinar information.
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/virtual-tech-talk-accelerating-towards-design-by-analysis-for-composite-aerospace-structures/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20200715T015142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T015144Z
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SUMMARY:The Philadelphia and Mesa Chapter of VFS International proudly presents:         A Virtual Dinner Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Presenter: Dr. Gary GilbertPM Medical Intelligent SystemsCapability Area Manager\, Medical Robotic & Autonomous Systems US Army Futures Command (AFC) Medical Research and Development Command (MRDC) Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) FCMR-TTRetired 13 July 2020 \n\n\n\nVirtual\, via Webex. You must RSVP in order to get the WebEx invite. \n\n\n\nRSVP: email board@vfsphilly.org (PHL) or technical.director@vfsaz.org (MESA) by Wednesday\, July 22nd \n\n\n\nPresentation is open to members and non-members Reminder: This will be a WebEx-only Event!
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/the-philadelphia-and-mesa-chapter-of-vfs-international-proudly-presents-a-virtual-dinner-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20200402T004741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T160648Z
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Career Path Detours and Roadblocks
DESCRIPTION:An On-line Virtual Meeting hosted by Phoenix AIAA \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, April 8\, 2020 7:30 pm MST \n\n\n\nThree experienced engineers will briefly discuss how they navigated obstacles and unexpected developments in the course of their careers. Surviving a global pandemic may not have been on that list\, but once this crisis is over\, lessons will be learned\, and life will go on. You are invited to call in\, listen\, and participate in an open discussion on how to be resilient when the unexpected happens. \n\n\n\nGuest Speakers: \n\n\n\nRich Christiansen – Retired aeronautical engineer and former Deputy Center Director at NASA Glenn in Ohio \n\n\n\nIon Vintilescu – Manager of Structures and Dynamics Stress engineers at Boeing Mesa \n\n\n\nMike Mackowski – Retired spacecraft electrical system engineer from Northrop Grumman (Orbital ATK). Mike Mackowski is also the current chair of the Phoenix Section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and will also act as moderator of this Zoom meeting.  \n\n\n\nWe plan to just have video of the guest speakers and use Zoom mostly as a conference call tool (there are no charts or presentations planned). No RSVP is necessary\, just log in. \n\n\n\nTo participate\, go this web link: \n\n\n\nhttps://aiaa.zoom.us/j/656500374 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 656 500\n374 \n\n\n\nIt has been recommended that participants do not select\n“computer audio” when you join\, but connect via phone: \n\n\n\n+1 669 900 9128 \n\n\n\nAdditional info on our speakers: \n\n\n\nRich Christiansen – After receiving his bachelors in Aerospace Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona and masters in Aero/Astro at Stanford\, he started a career in aeronautical systems design with an emphasis in aerodynamics and propulsion systems. He worked on missiles with General Dynamics and then vertical and short takeoff and landing (civil and military) designs as a civil servant at NASA Ames Research Center. Later Rich transitioned into Project and Program Management of aeronautical and space research and technology developments for civil and commercial vehicles while at NASA Headquarters\, eventually completing his NASA career as the Deputy Center Director at NASA Glenn in Ohio \n\n\n\nIon Vintilescu – He is currently the manager of Structures and Dynamics Stress engineers in Boeing Helicopters in Mesa. He has also worked new commercial platforms and the F/A-18\, not to mention over 15 years in the aircraft engine and rocket industry. Ion is also the Vertical Flight Society deputy director for STEM\, where I specifically lead the effort of participating with students in drone competitions. As part of this\, he is creating a team of Boeing VFS volunteers that have the knowledge to navigate a drone without GPS\, i.e.\, programming the drones to use IOT and computer vision for navigation. \n\n\n\nMike Mackowski – Mike retired from his position as an electrical systems engineer at Orbital ATK (now Northrop Grumman) in October 2018\, after over forty years in the spacecraft design and development field. He has worked on such programs as Landsat 8\, the Fermi and Swift gamma ray observatories\, the Iridium communications satellite constellation\, several NASA science satellites\, and the Space Shuttle. Over the years he has been very involved with K-12 and STEM outreach for the Phoenix Section of the AIAA. Mr. Mackowski also is an Associate Fellow of AIAA\, on the AIAA History Committee\, a fellow of the British Interplanetary Society\, and a member of the International Association of Astronomical Artists.
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/overcoming-career-path-detours-and-roadblocks/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20200227T204655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200305T164825Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Family Picnic Chili Cook Off
DESCRIPTION:Ticket Options\n	Adult Ticket $10.00 USD\n	Student Ticket $8.00 USD\n	Child Ticket (5yo-12yo) $5.00 USD\n	Adult/Student with Chili Entry (1/person/entry) $5.00 USD\n \nAttendee Name(s)\nEmail and/or Phone
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/spring-family-picnic-chili-cook-off/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Park\, 5500 S Mill Avenue\, Tempe\, Arizona\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20200128T051322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T052402Z
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SUMMARY:UAS/Drones for Good: Wildland Fires\, Search & Rescue\, and HAZ-MAT Response
DESCRIPTION:VFS\, AAAA and AAHF will be hosting John Nunes of Gresco Technology Solutions as he gives his presentation on Thursday\, February 27th at the Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West.  Social hour starts at 5pm\, dinner at 6pm\, followed by the presentation.  Scroll down to purchase tickets\, or RSVP to rsvp@vfsaz.org\, and we look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket Options\n	Reservation $25.00 USD\n \nAttendee Name(s)\nEmail and/or Phone
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/uas-drones-for-good-wildland-fires-search-rescue-and-haz-mat-response/
LOCATION:Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West\, 860 N Riverview\, Mesa\, Arizona\, 85201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T055403
CREATED:20191108T183925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T000256Z
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SUMMARY:Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) for the Advanced Apache
DESCRIPTION:VFS AZ\, AAAA and AAHF will be hosting our Holiday Dinner Meeting with Randy Bregger\, Boeing Attack Development and Modernization Senior Program Manager\, and Sabrina Dean\, ITEP Apache Attack Helicopter Program Management Office\, Assistant PM\, as they present “Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) for the Advanced Apache” on Wednesday\, December 4 at the Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West.  Social hour starts at 5pm\, dinner at 6pm\, followed by the presentation.  Scroll down to purchase tickets\, or RSVP to rsvp@vfsaz.org\, and we look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket Options\n	Reservation $25.00 USD\n \nAttendee Name(s)\nEmail and/or Phone
URL:https://vfsaz.org/event/improved-turbine-engine-program-itep-for-the-advanced-apache/
LOCATION:Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West\, 860 N Riverview\, Mesa\, Arizona\, 85201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities
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