GoAERO Expert Lecture: Design for Maneuverability, Tom Zientek, Boeing Expert Lecture
8/15/24
GoAERO Expert Lecture Series
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In this session, Tom Zientek speaks about Designing for Maneuverability, including a question and answer session.
Thomas Zientek Thomas is currently the manager of the Aerodynamics Technology organization within Boeing Vertical Lift responsible for the engineering disciplines of Aerodynamics, Acoustics, Propulsion, and Aerothermal technologies.
Thomas has over 34 years of experience in vehicle performance and sizing, competitive assessments, aeromechanics, and rotorcraft acoustics. He holds 7 patents of advanced rotors and hubs including an adaptive rotor system designed for both improved hover and cruise performance for which his team was awarded the 2016 AHS Howard Hughes award. Thomas is one of Boeing’s primary instructors within Boeing Vertical Lift responsible for training courses in Aerodynamics, Dynamics, Flying Qualities, and Survivability (Acoustics). Thomas obtained both his Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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