[oasis-announce] Western Museum of Flight Celebrity Lecture Series

[OASIS]

The Western Museum of Flight sent out this announcement for one of
their upcoming events. This event may be of interest to OASIS members
and supporters, too.


                           Western Museum of Flight
                           Celebrity Lecture Series
                                May 24 - 11 am

                    Edmond PioneerEdmond Doak, VTOL Pioneer
                              FeaturingFeaturing
                                  Ray Ulyate

Although Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) technology is now a proven
concept, embodied in the USMC V-22 Osprey, the early days of VTOL
experimentation required bold and imaginative engineers and scientists. One of
the boldest and most imaginative experimenters was EDMOND DOAK, founder of DOAK
AIRCRAFT, whose work in aviation science for the US Army yielded many
breakthroughs in this vital area of aviation technology. One of the young
engineers who played a significant role in the achievements of Doak Aircraft is
Ray Ulyate.

After graduating from California Polytechnic University, with a degree in
Aeronautical Engineering, Mr. Ulyate joined the Doak team, designing control
system components. This was the summer of 1957. For the next several years, Ray
played an increasingly significant role in VTOL development, including the job
of supervising test activities at Edwards Air Force Base. Before leaving, to
pursue other interests, Ray had participated in all phases of this pioneering
technology. Please join us to hear Ray Ulyate share the history of early VTOL
development as well as the story of Doak Aircraft.

Western Museum of Flight
3315 Airport Dr.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 326-9544

The lecture is free to Museum Members. Non-members: $5. Parking available in
the lot directly in front of the museum on Airport Drive.