A replica of the pre-war RWD-5 aircraft, a huge launcher with a technological model of the ILR-33 AMBER 2K rocket, which crossed the boundary of space in July this year, open research laboratories, engine firing demonstrations and meetings with pilots and scientists – these are just some of the attractions that will await visitors to the 13th “Night at the Institute of Aviation”. The event will take place on Friday, October 4, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at al. Krakowska 110/114 in Warsaw. Free admission.
“A Night at the Institute of Aviation” is the only opportunity of the year to visit laboratory spaces that are not normally accessible and where research for the aviation and space industry takes place.
– A novelty of this year’s event will be a static exhibition of a replica of the RWD-5 aircraft. It was in this type of aircraft that the Polish pilot, Capt. Stanisław Skarżyński, flew across the South Atlantic on 7-8 May 1933, setting the FAI world record. The original RWD-5 was researched and prepared for this record in cooperation with the pre-war Institute of Aviation. This is a symbolic return to the roots and a great treat for fans of historic aircraft – emphasises Dr. Eng. Paweł Stężycki, director of the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation.
Planes, helicopters and engine launch shows
The following aircraft are planned to be presented at the 13th “Night at the Institute of Aviation”: Extra 300, Jak-12, Jak-18, Cessna 182, Aero AT3, Tecnam 2008, M18 Dromader, AN-2 Antonov, TS-11 Iskra, Orlik, Wilga, Aviat Husky, Gogetair, SB Lim-2, Lim-2, as well as helicopters: Robinson R-44, Guimbal Cabri G2 and an Air Rescue helicopter.
This year’s Night will feature aircraft engine launching shows: SB Lim-2 (6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.), TS-11 Iskra (7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.) and Yak-18 (8:00 p.m.). You can also try your hand at flight simulators of large passenger planes, multi-role aircraft, gliders, drones, parachute jumps and air traffic control. G-force simulators, i.e. gyroscopes, will also be available.
Between 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. you will also be able to watch a virtual aerobatics show (building X, room 1) and take part in a training session for technical staff on a virtual, interactive model of the Airbus A320 (building X, room 2).
Open laboratories and launcher with the ILR-33 AMBER 2K rocket
– This year, we will show our visitors several new technology demonstrators designed by our engineers. The largest of them, in terms of dimensions, will be a mobile rocket launcher with a technological model of the ILR-33 AMBER 2K suborbital rocket. In July this year, our rocket crossed the boundary of space, reaching 101 km. This is a huge success for the team and the Polish space sector. We will also open a completely new space, where we will present our 3D printing capabilities for the space industry, including advanced production of copper alloy elements. Traditionally, we will also show our wind tunnels, composite laboratories, aircraft and space engines, and drone technologies – says Dr. Eng. Paweł Stężycki, director of the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation.
The Institute will also house research laboratories where research for GE Aerospace is conducted: a materials science laboratory, a heat transfer and fluid mechanics laboratory, and an advanced manufacturing technologies laboratory.
How to Build a Plane and Launch a Rocket into Space? Lectures and Lectures
During the 13th “Night at the Institute of Aviation” there will be an opportunity to meet exceptional guests. Aviation enthusiasts will be able to hear, among others, about the use of drones in sea rescue services, about the path to mastery of the acrobatic pilot Maciej Pospieszyński, about the challenges of the LaLe solar aircraft project, about the construction of an aircraft for air shows using the Bushcat aircraft as an example, or about the reconstruction of the Lim aircraft by the Eskadra Foundation. There will also be a master of aerial photography, Sławomir Krajniewski, who traditionally invites you to a photo show and a lecture. The lectures will be held in the main hall in building X from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Space fans will also be able to hear about the successful mission of the ILR-33 AMBER 2K rocket, which was launched from Norway on July 3, 2024 to an altitude of 101 km.
– We want to bring the details of this historic mission closer to the listeners. This is the greatest success of the Polish space sector since the flight of General Hermaszewski. What did the preparations for this task look like? What was achieved? We will try to answer these and other questions on October 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the main hall in building X – invites Dr. Eng. Paweł Stężycki, director of the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation.
More information about the event and a schedule of attractions can be found at www.nocwinstytucielotnictwa.pl and facebook.com/nocwinstytucielotnictwa.
Source: Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation
