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EP 53 - It's First Flight, What Could Go Wrong? (Part 2)

This month we finish our discussion with Mr. Roy Martin and Mr. Mike Rabens on the things that happen on first flights of new aircraft.

A link to their paper is HERE.

Plus, our look back in Aviation History has a Starfighter and an Intruder.

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EP 52 - It's First Flight, What Could Go Wrong? (Part 1)

This month we talk about a great looking airplane from the 60’s, supersonic black bears, and first flight anomalies.  Joining me are Mr. Roy Martin and Mr. Mike Rabens who will share the research they have done into the things that happen on first flights of new aircraft.

A link to their paper is HERE.

Also, join us at this year's Flight Test Safety Workshop in Seattle. Click HERE for registration info.

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EP 51 - Silv and CFITS (Part 2)

This month we have some interesting aviation history and the final portion of our discussion with Silv and CFITS talking about a framework for online model validation and risk awareness. 

Review the paper HERE

Flight Test Safety Workshop Information

Tony LeVier Flight Test Safety Award

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EP 50 - 50th Episode Modeling Risk (Silv and CFITS Part 1)

It’s our 50th Episode and this month we talk to USAF Testers and PhD's Juan Jurado and Clark McGehee about their recently presented paper OUTCOME-BASED FRAMEWORK FOR ONLINE MODEL VALIDATION AND RISK AWARENESS. 

Review the paper HERE

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EP 49 - Battle of the X Pilots (Part 3)

We close out 2023 with the third (and maybe not final) episode of the Battle of the X Pilots.  Pigpen and I will talk about testing the STOVL version of the X-32 and X-35 and some of the challenges encountered. Our look back in flight test history talks about a UK test pilot with A LOT of experience.  Happy Holidays!

Check out EP 44 - Battle of the X Pilots (Part 1) Here
Check out EP 48 – Battle of the X Pilots (Part 2) Here
Eric Brown's Oral History

 

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EP 48 – Battle of the X Pilots (Part 2)

Join me this month as I pick up with my good friend Jeff "Pigpen" Karnes for Part 2 of Battle of the X Pilots.  In this episode we talk about taking the X-32 and X-35 cross country.

Check out EP 44 - Battle of the X Pilots (Part 1) Here

X Country In An X Airplane - Download Paper Here

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EP 47 - The Tale of Aircraft 163666

A special Halloween themed episode again this year about another seemingly cursed aircraft.  This time an AV-8B Harrier.  Join me and my guest Col Kevin "Smells" Gross, USMC (Ret) as we recount the terrifying tale of aircraft 163666. 

And for a little more spooky humor check out this excerpt from the SETP Awards Banquet pre dinner entertainment "The Testy Zone"

 

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EP 46 - Are You Ready For the Bad Day? Part Two - Safe on Deck...Now What?

This month we will pick up where we left off with Marty Rollinger after his episode off the catapult in his F/A-18.  If you missed part one check it out first.

Marty Rollinger LinkedIn Page

Got an exciting aviation story to share, email me at ftsc@flighttestsafety.org

See you the last week in September in Anaheim for the SETP Annual Symposium and Banquet.

 

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EP 45 - Are You Ready For the Bad Day? Part One - The Water’s Getting Closer

How ready are you for the unthinkable to happen? This month we are joined by Marty Rollinger, former Marine F/A-18 pilot who shares a harrowing experience he had during pre-deployment carrier operations.  

Marty Rollinger LinkedIn Page

SETP Annual Symposium and Banquet Registration Link

 

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EP 44 - Battle of the X Pilots (Part 1)

In 2000 a fly off happened between the Boeing X-32 and the Lockheed Martin X-35 for a winner take all defense contract. This month I will connect with my long time friend and JSF teammate Jeff "Pigpen" Karnes and we will share our perspectives on flying the demonstrators, the role of test pilots early in a program and managing risk for that stage of the program. Part 1 of 3.

SETP Annual Symposium & Banquet Registration Link

What's the SETP Annual Symposium & Banquet all about? Find out with this Link!

 

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