Post Report – ASOG Meet-Up – AERO Friedrichshafen 2023

ASOG 2023 Focus Area | News & Information, Networking

Posted By | ASOG Desk Editor

Outstanding…Another great event for our growing ASOG association and our mission of providing the means to network around the globe, we held another ASOG networking “Meet-Up” last week at this year’s AERO Friedrichshafen Expo held in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

It was a fantastic opportunity and venue for ASOG members, followers, and connections to meet informally and connect in person, focusing on aircrew roles, sensor operations, and work-related opportunities.

As you can see from the pictures, Astrid Ayling and Patrick Ryan (ASOG organizers for this event and Host & Hostess) had their hands full, ensuring the event was a success. According to Astrid, “There was never a dull moment. Besides engaging and networking with fellow members and followers, we made a positive & professional impression on the aviation community. Especially in the Aerial Work or Multi-Mission sector.”

Speaking of that. Our next ASOG in-person event (ASOG Conference & Networking 2023) is planned for 8 – 10 June 2023 at the Multi-Mission Expo in Sywell Aerodrome, UK. As many of you know, It will be an excellent opportunity for ASOs, aircrew members of all shades, and industries from across the spectrum of Aerial Work aviation sectors (commercial, public safety & defense) to meet, network, and learn something new. The Conference will consist of presentations, displays, demonstrations, and special mission aircraft tours. So, if you missed last week’s AERO networking, don’t miss this chance at Sywell…it will be worth your time and effort.

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Patrick brings over 25 + years of experience helping government and business aviation organizations plan and executes manned and unmanned C4ISR and Aerial Surveying and Mapping operations. Most recently, He's spearheaded the start-up of the Airborne Sensor Operators Group, writes for AVBuyer magazine and served as the Director of European, Middle East, and Africa Operations at R4 Incorporated. Before becoming a Senior Consultant and writer, Patrick led operations for aerial C4ISR projects in Africa for EG&G, the leading government services company. Other roles have included Chief of U.S. European Command Joint Reconnaissance Operations (JRC) for Europe & Africa, standup of the first RQ-4 GLOBAL HAWK squadron as Deputy Commander and Commander and led numerous Joint and Coalition planning and remote-sensing flight crews for contingency operations around the world. Patrick received his B.S. from California State University Fresno and an M.A. from the University of Oklahoma.

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