EP16 - Batteries Included: Test Pilots Talk About the X-57 (Part 1)

This month we have part one of a two part interview with NASA Test Pilots Tim Williams and Wayne Ringelberg talking about the work they are doing on the X-57. They share lesson learned and some of the preparations they are doing as they approach first flight.  We will also take a peek at this month’s Flight Test Safety Fact and highlight some upcoming events.

Wayne Ringelberg Bio

Tim Williams Bio

General NASA X-57 Site

NASA X-57 Fact Sheet

Feature on the X-57 Simulator

This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

EP15 - Do You Know About The No Vote?

It’s a small word, it's a simple word but it can be a big and impactful word when used.  This month’s focus is on the No-Vote.  We start with Space Shuttle astronauts talking about the Challenger and Columbia accidents and then I will share my experience with the No Vote as a pilot and as a leader.

BTW Did you know you can find our organizations on social media?  Here are a few links you can use to get connected:

FTSC LinkedIn

SETP LinkedIn
SETP Facebook

SFTE LinkedIn
SFTE Facebook
SFTE Instagram: @Societyofflighttestengineers & @sftevp

This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

EP14- Focus on Flight Testing Autonomous Vehicles and AI (Part 2)

Happy New Year to all! 
In this episode we will conclude our panel discussion on testing autonomy that we began last month with:

Lt Col Kristopher “WigB” Rorberg, DO 452 FLTS
Lt Col Ryan “Hal” Hefron, USAF TPS Instructor 
Capt Joshua “Voodoo” Rountree, 452d FLTS RPA Pilot 
1st Lt Avery Leonard, ET-CTF Deputy Chief Engineer

Direct PDF Download Link: Test and Evaluation of Autonomy for Air Platforms Technical Information Handbook

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EP13 - Focus on Flight Testing Autonomous Vehicles and AI (Part 1)

I was watching 2001: A Space Odyssey the other night. Remember when HAL would not open the pod bay doors?  Seems like somebody forgot to fully test that system and it got me curious about how exactly you would go about testing something like that. This month we talk to a panel of testers from Edwards AFB who are testing autonomy, autonomous vehicles and AI today. 

Lt Col Kristopher “WigB” Rorberg. DO 452 FLTS
Lt Col Ryan “Hal” Hefron, USAF TPS Instructor 
Capt Joshua “Voodoo” Rountree, 452d FLTS RPA Pilot 
1st Lt Avery Leonard, ET-CTF Deputy Chief Engineer

Direct PDF Download Link: Test and Evaluation of Autonomy for Air Platforms Technical Information Handbook

This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

EP12 - US Naval Test Pilot School - Thoughts from the Commanding Officer

This month we are heading back to School. US Naval Test Pilot School for a discussion with the Commanding Officer LtCol Rory Feely.  He talks about operating the School in 2020 and preparing flight testers for today and tomorrow. 

LtCol Feely’s official bio can be found by scrolling past the “At a Glance” graphic HERE.
A list of the current USNTPS fleet, with photos, is further down the page.

This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

EP11 - Aircraft Checklists and the Boeing Model 299 Accident

What do checklists and a flight test accident from 65 years ago have in common? Find out in this month’s podcast.

We will also cover some upcoming events you should know about.

NASA/FAA Flight Test Safety Database
Dave Houle Flight Test Accident Archive

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EP10 - Interview with Edwards AFB Test Center Commander

This month we speak with the Test Center Commander for Edwards AFB Major General Chris Azzano for his thoughts on operating in today's environment, advances in flight test and advice for leaders. 

Click here to see Maj Gen Azzano's Bio

This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting: www.time2climb.com

EP9 - Interview with Mark Stucky - Commercial Space Flight Thoughts

Listen this month to my interview with Mark "Forger" Stucky, Lead Test Pilot for Virgin Galactic, talking about commercial space operations along with our regular features and a change in leadership of the Flight Test Safety Committee.

Direct Download Link of Op Handbook

Mark "Forger" Stucky Bio

This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting: www.time2climb.com

EP8 - STPA (System Theoretical Process Analysis) - Thoughts from Dr. Nancy Leveson (Part 2)

In this episode you will hear Part 2 of a two part interview with Dr. Nancy Leveson from MIT on System Theoretical Process Analysis

Here is the link for Dr. Leveson's home page: Nancy Leveson's Home Page at MIT

This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting: www.time2climb.com

EP7 - STPA (System Theoretical Process Analysis) - Thoughts from Dr. Nancy Leveson (Part 1)

In this episode you will hear Part 1 of a two part interview with Dr. Nancy Leveson from MIT on STPA and STAMP. We introduce a new segment called "On the Web", provide the latest info we have on upcoming events as well as highlights from this month's Flight Test Safety Fact.

Here is the link for Dr. Leveson's home page: Nancy Leveson's Home Page at MIT

This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting: www.time2climb.com