You are all invited to come to the SAWE Texas Chapter meeting on Thursday, Nov 2nd.
Our agenda Thursday is open. We will discuss and close out old business
We will be meeting at 5:30 pm at Ginger Man – Fort Worth.
Texas Chapter,
You are all invited to come to our October SAWE Texas Chapter meeting on Thursday,October 5th.
We will be meeting at 5:30 pm at Central Market, Fort Worth.
2017-18 Texas Chapter Meetings
Our agenda this Thursday will include Texas Chapter meeting schedule, getting speakers for future meetings, and the International Conference next May at Sheraton DFW in Irving.
| Conference Event | Date | Sart | End | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Conference Planning Meeting | Thursday, 9/21 | 08:00 | 17:00 | $30.00 |
| Standards and Practices Session | Friday, 9/22 | 08:00 | 12:00 | $50.00 |
| Technical Session | Friday, 9/22 | 13:00 | 17:00 | |
| Training | ||||
| Mass Properties and Automotive Lateral Dynamics | Saturday, 9/23 | 08:00 | 17:00 | $300.00 |
| Aircraft Weight & Balance (2-Day) |
Saturday, 9/23 | 08:00 | 17:00 | $1000.00 |
| Sunday, 9/24 | 08:00 | 17:00 | ||
* Price includes lunch.
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Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel |
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SAWE Room Rate $149 + 15% Tax
Room rate is good from 9/18/2017 – 9/24/2017. Reservations required by August 30, 2017. For reservations, call 888-627-8190 and use “Society of Allied Weight Engineers”. Use the registration link below for the SAWE Rate:
Airport
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW)
Hotel Shuttle
Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel from DFW Airport
Upon arrival at DFW Airport and once guests have retrieved their luggage, please locate the courtesy phone at the baggage claim. Guests can call the Sheraton DFW Hotel listed on the hotel list from the courtesy phone or he/she may call the hotel directly at (972) 929-8400.
Guests will need to provide their name and location (i.e.-Terminal and gate number) for the shuttle driver to be able to come by and pick them up.
All pick-ups will be at the lower level under the grey sign “Courtesy Van Pick Up”
Please look for our Sheraton DFW vans.
Please be advised that our shuttle will not be able to pick up at certain locations at the airport due to construction.
The Operator will assist guests to the nearest pick up location.
DFW Airport from Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel
To return to the DFW Airport from the Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel, simply be in the lobby 10 minutes before the hour or half hour and notify guest services you will be needing to be transported to the airport.
Free Parking is available at the hotel.
Getting Around DFW:
Texas Chapter,
You are all invited to come to our April SAWE Texas Chapter meeting on Thursday, September 6th. This will be our first business meeting of the year.
We will be meeting at 5:30 pm at Central Market, Fort Worth.
2017-18 Texas Chapter Meetings
The Regional is fast approaching and registration has been extended to at least Sept 15th. If interested, please go to www.sawe.org/texas/
Regional and International next May will be held at Sheraton DFW in Irving.
The SAWE Texas Chapter will be hosting the SAWE Aircraft Weight and Balance Class on Saturday and Sunday, September 23-24, at the 2017 Texas Regional Conference.
Class Description:
The class will consist of about 8 hours of lecture and a “hands-on session” that will include weighing an aircraft.
The instructor will assume the student has basic knowledge of weight and balance. The class will demonstrate and teach proper procedures for weighing and completing forms for military aircraft. A take home test will be provided.
The lectures will use T.O. 1-1B-50, (T.O. 1-1B-50 is being replaced in 2009 with a joint service weight and balance manual), as a course reference. The classroom discussion will include definitions; instructions on the DD 365 series forms; and the use of the AWBS (Automated Weight and Balance System), AFF (automated Form F generators), load adjusters, and Vector diagrams.
The “hands-on” session will include actual weighing of and aircraft and demonstration of recommended procedures for aircraft handling, equipment techniques, leveling, jacking, and other tasks.
The intent of this class is to provide the student with an understanding of a weight and balance system and “pitfalls” involved with weighing aircraft. The class will conclude with a “take home” test to verify that the class has provided the student with the basic knowledge necessary to perform weight and balance on an aircraft without help from others.
Basic calculators, paper, pencils, pens, and “highlighter” may be needed for examples and exercises. Wear khakis or jeans since part of the class is in an aircraft hangar. For safety reasons, wear rubber soled shoes. No open toed shoes will be allowed. Students may be exposed to the hazards of weighing an aircraft and jet fuel vapors.
Please come join us. Final Social meeting is scheduled for May 4th at the Ginger Man in Fort Worth.
There might be a group interested in playing the Trivia Game and will stay a little later.
We will be meeting at 5:30 pm at Ginger Man – Fort Worth.
Texas Chapter,
You are all invited to come to our April SAWE Texas Chapter meeting on Thursday, Apr 6th. This will be our final business meeting of the year. Social in May.
We will be meeting at 5:30 pm at Central Market, Fort Worth.
2016-17 Texas Chapter Meetings
Please come join us. Final Social meeting is scheduled for May 4th at the Ginger Man in Fort Worth. There might be a group interested in playing the Trivia Game and will stay a little later.
