Developing Technology Demonstrators
Technology demonstrators are essential for introducing new technologies and innovations, serving distinct objectives from final products. This talk explains their purpose, presents best practices, and discusses real-world examples.
By: Kevin Jamison, FRAeS
Head Engineer: Aerospace Systems, CSIR22 July 2025
Venue: CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa
Date: Wednesday 3 December 2025
17h00 for 17h30
Venue: The Knowledge Commons at the CSIR, Pretoria
RSVP: E-mail: LBarnard@csir.co.za by 28 November 2025
AeSSA Young Professionals Networking Event 2025
The Aeronautical Society of South Africa will present its 2025 Young Professionals Networking event for under 35s will take place just before the AeSSA 2025 Annual Conference.
22 July 2025
Venue: CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa
AeSSA Annual Conference 2025
The Aeronautical Society of South Africa will present its 2025 Annual Conference (CPD Activity: AeSSA 25-02-26 Notional Hours: 20 CPD points: 2) at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, South Africa
23 – 25 July 2025
Venue: CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa
Past events – 2025
A Year at the International Test Pilot School in Canada
Major Jonathan Sterling, one of three SAAF pilots selected for the course, shares his experience and insights from a 2023 training course at the International Test Pilots School in Canada.
23 May 2025, 19:00
Venue: Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering Building, Stellenbosch University, Room M5044
Guest Speaker: Major J Sterling, SAAF Experimental Test Pilot
Lectures
The AeSSA hosts and facilitates monthly lectures, either in Gauteng or in the Western Cape, on a range of topics relevant to the local aerospace community. Through industry contact and partnerships, local and international presenters are invited, and venues are chosen to enhance the experience for participants.
The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) has started recording their talks and you can listen to them as podcasts. Access these podcasts and let us know what you think of them. Two recommendations by AeSSA member Stefan Rassmann:
Classic Lecture Series: The Miles M.52 project by Mike Hirst
Classic Lecture Series: From antiquity to the era of the Wrights by J. A. D. Ackroyd
