The sixth edition of the always rewarding Aviation Cultures Conference is due to start this coming Friday, July 15th, 2022. Although hosted by the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba, Australia, attendees will be able to tune in online from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. There are numerous fascinating sessions in store, featuring expert panelists/presenters covering a diverse array of topics which are sure to appeal to any aviation-minded person. The conference description below describes some of what will be included, although those interested in taking part should consult the conference’s Facebook page HERE to find any last-minute updates. Priced at just US$20, but with discounts to those needing them, it is universally affordable too. Tickets can be ordered HERE.
Aviation Cultures Mk.VI Conference
What’s On
We have plenty planned for you over the weekend, with seven amazing sessions across three days.
- Museums & Heritage: Interpreting aviation artefacts in museums – and beyond
- Lighter Than Air: Reconsidering the place of airships and balloons in aviation
- Hidden Figures: Finding aviation people once excluded or forgotten
- Logbooks & AvDocs: Critical understanding & case studies of key flying documents
- Cultural Expression: aviation in art, music, film, gaming, ephemera – and more
- Aviation Archaeology: Insights from material remains
But that’s not all! Before the main events, and once the day’s sessions are over join us for a social catch up and networking opportunities at:
- Setting Course: Navigating your way in aviation cultures, a free social event in the AvCultures departure lounge with presentations, Q&A, and discussion on how to get the most out of your aviation skills. Friday the 15th, 9:45-11:45
- Aviation Historians at the Movies with #HATMAus Film: ‘The Riddle of the Stinson’ (1987) on Friday the 15th from 18:30-20:30
- Trivia Night with Air Traffic’s Comedy Duo, Geoff Goodall & Phil Vabre: Random AvFacts, jokes and prizes! Saturday the 16th 18:00-19:00
- War Thunder: Join the Aviation Cultures WWII online AvCombat game hosted by Daniel Leahy on Saturday the 16th from 18:00-19:00
- Departure Lounge: Join the Aviation Cultures team for a cocktail or a coffee (or a coffee cocktail) and review event highlights or catch up with friends old and new. Sunday 17th 16:30-19:00
Stay up to date
Want to keep up with everything happening at the Aviation Cultures Mk.VI conference? Make sure to follow us on Twitter and keep an eye on our news thread here: https://twitter.com/
Or you can keep an eye on our Facebook for updates: http://www.facebook.
Get your tickets and join us online for Aviation Cultures Mk.VI!
Tickets for Aviation Cultures Mk.VI are still available and can be purchased at Crowdcast. A ticket provides access to all conference content, subject to our terms and conditions as specified on our website.
Cost
Full price: 20 USD (approx. 28 AUD)
Discount price: FREE (unwaged, COVID affected, and full-time students)
Don’t forget to encourage your friends to come with you – the more the merrier!
Get Your Tickets HERE
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Richard Mallory Allnutt's aviation passion ignited at the 1974 Farnborough Airshow. Raised in 1970s Britain, he was immersed in WWII aviation lore. Moving to Washington DC, he frequented the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum, meeting aviation legends.
After grad school, Richard worked for Lockheed-Martin but stayed devoted to aviation, volunteering at museums and honing his photography skills. In 2013, he became the founding editor of Warbirds News, now Vintage Aviation News. With around 800 articles written, he focuses on supporting grassroots aviation groups.
Richard values the connections made in the aviation community and is proud to help grow Vintage Aviation News.
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