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Aerodynamics with Kyle Forster - JKF Aero
Nov 10

Aerodynamics with Kyle Forster - JKF Aero

Free - $70.00
Registrations Closed
Date & Time
10 November 2021 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Timezone
(UTC+11:00) Australia/Melbourne

Registrations Are Closed

Join us online for an exclusive webinar on Aerodynamics

 

Join Moderator Sam Lagozzino for an insight into Aerodynamics, when he is joined by former Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, Aerodynamicist - Kyle Forster PhD.

Kyle will share a brief insight into materials provided in his comprehensive training package, including;

  • why aero is. important,
  • fundamentals of aerodynamics and how they apply to racecars,
  • suspension and aero interaction, and 
  • key aero development areas.

 

He will also share his journey from Australia to the most successful F1 Team on the circuit.

 

Ticket prices

Members: $50

Non-Members: $70

Students: $30

 

Click the 'PURCHASE TICKETS' button to the right of your screen to register for this event.

 

Kyle will provide tools and advice for aerodynamicists, including:

 

  • Aerodynamic components: wings, winglets, diffusers.
  • Constraints: Rules and regulations that control aerodynamics performance and financial constraints of developing aerodynamics parts. 
  • Testing: How do you test aero components?
  • Tuning: How to tune a vehicle to optimise its aerodynamic performance.
  • Compromise: The compromise between downforce and drag, aero grip vs mechanical grip

 

Who should attend

 

  • Engineers working in the automotive industry
  • Motorsport professionals
  • Automotive technicians who want to understand the engineering behind the aerodynamic performance
  • Students preparing an FSAE car who would like to understand racecar aerodynamic design and set-up
  • Anyone with an interest in how a racecar's aerodynamics work and are tuned for their intended purpose.
  • Students studying engineering, who want to know how a racecars aerodynamics works and are tuned.
     

Presenter

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Kyle Forster PhD

 

Director & Lead Aerodynamicist

JKF Aero

 

Kyle graduated from the University of New South Wales with a PhD in Aerodynamics. Immediately placing in his role at Mercedes AMG as an Aerodynamicist for the Petronas F1 Team.

His research has been published in top-ranking engineering journals, and he created the popular YouTube channel 'KYLE.ENGINEERS' which currently has more than 100K followers, to further motorsports education in the public domain. In his spare time, he designed, built, and raced his own buggy in the NSW Off-Road Racing Championship.

Event Type
Webinar
Contact Details
Event Coordinator Cara Coughey
+61 438 745 552
Events@sae-a.com.au

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