On Condition: The Flight Test Safety Podcast

EP 78 - On Condition What Would I have Done?

This month I start a new segment "What Would I Have done?". In this segment we look at two scenarios and imagine ourselves in those situations.  Share what YOU would have done in the comments.

 

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EP 77 - A Man's Gotta Know His Limitations

This month I continue my discussion with former Navy Test Pilot Eric "Pinto" Mitchell.  We get into the tough question of knowing when you may no longer have "The Right Stuff". 

You can check out the video version of this episode Here

Eric Mitchell's Bio

FTSW Videocasts

The Society of Experimental Pilots is accepting abstracts for the 70th Annual Symposium & Banquet. More information available Here.
You do not need to be an SETP Member to submit an abstract, so please share with your flight test colleagues. All SETP events are open to the public.

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EP 76 – Pinto Talks Testing and a Contest

In this episode I will tell you about a contest to name the Flight Test Safety Committee's new AI search tool and we will hear from my guest former Navy test pilot Eric "Pinto" Mitchell who talks about weapons testing and high dynamic flying. 

Eric Mitchell's bio 

You can view the video version of this podcast Here

Send your AI tool name ideas to Susan@setp.org

Registration for the North American Flight Test Safety Workshop on 5-6 May in Fort Worth, TX will close at 12pm CDT on 28 April. More details on this workshop are available Here

 

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EP 75 - Talk with Lt Gen Charles R. Davis, USAF (Ret) - Part 2: Flight Testing

This month, we look back in aviation history to 1956 and hear from a legend. Then I continue my discussion with Lt Gen C.R. Davis, gaining more insights into his career and experiences in flight test.

Bio of Lt Gen Charles R. Davis, USAF (Ret)  

Flight Test Safety Fact Newsletter

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EP 74 - Talk with Lt Gen Charles R. Davis, USAF (Ret)

This month I talked with retired Lt Gen C.R. Davis about his extraordinary flight test career and coming full circle as a test pilot and acquisition professional. 

Bio of Lt Gen Charles R. Davis, USAF (Ret)  

China Airlines Flight 006 NTSB Report Mentioned in This Episode

Also, it's time to recognize your colleagues for their great work in the flight test profession:

Tony LeVier Flight Test Safety Award Nomination Info

Hugh Dryden Flight Test Safety Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination Info

 

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EP 73 - Batten Down the Hatches Part 2

In this episode we conclude the harrowing adventure on the high seas and get some risk management insight from my guest LtGen Mark Wise USMC (Ret)

If you are interested in watching the video of this episode you can find "On Condition" on YouTube HERE

LtGen, Mark Wise USMC (Ret) Bio – Direct Download

Flight Test Safety Fact Newsletter

 

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EP 72 - Batten Down the Hatches...and Boot up the AI Part 1

In this episode we will hear about a harrowing adventure on the high seas and get a sneak peak at a new research tool coming soon from the Flight Test Safety Committee.

LtGen, Mark Wise USMC (Ret) Bio – Direct Download

If you are interested in watching the video of this episode you can find "On Condition" on YouTube HERE

Flight Test Safety Fact Newsletter

 

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Ep 71 - Critical Incident Response Part 2

In this slightly tardy Halloween episode, a tale of a spooky airport.

I also finish my discussion with Louise Cullinan on Critical Incident Response.

Here are the links to Lou's websites if you want more information:

https://airlineincidentresponse.com/

https://icisf.org/

 

If you are interested in watching the video of this two part series you can find "On Condition" on YouTube here:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2fQLuaiCJMolPo8Es47Jei4yJ9TVgNHH

 

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EP 70 - Critical Incident Response Part 1

This month I talk with Louise Cullinan about Critical Incident Response. She is an expert on the subject and currently leads training for organizations so they have the tools and skills to deal with the aftermath of a mishap. Check out these links for more information.

https://airlineincidentresponse.com/

https://icisf.org/

 

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EP 69 - Some Thoughts on Test Teams

In this episode I continue the discussion with James Sergeant about flight testing the X-35 and talk about the makeup of the test team and some of the challenges of testing a new airplane.

Brabazon Newsreel

Register for the SETP Annual Symposium & Banquet Here

James Sergeant Bio

 

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