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Hosted by Art Tomassetti, the Flight Test Safety Committee produces monthly podcasts to share valuable, relevant, and helpful information across our audience of SETP, SFTE and AIAA members and anyone who is interested in safety. Each podcasts contains information from the latest issue of our digital publication the Flight Test Safety Fact and include a special topic of the month (presentations from Symposia, interviews, panel discussions and much more). The FTSC is officially chartered by the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP) Foundation. This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting: http://www.time2climb.com
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Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
This month, in addition to our regular this week in aviation lookback and a quick update on the Monarch migration, we talk with CAPT Jim Wetherbee, USN (Ret), NASA Astronaut and Director and author of the book "Controlling Risk in a Dangerous World". You can find CAPT Wetherbee's bio and link to his website below.
Thursday May 13, 2021
EP18 - Interview with Justin Paines - Thoughts on Commercial Electric Aircraft
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
This month I get to talk to an old friend and current Chief Test Pilot for Joby Aviation, Justin Paines, who shares some of his insights and thoughts on their electric VTOL aircraft.
You can find out more about Joby on their website https://www.jobyaviation.com/ and also check out their YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnXilf0WzKWoIA1Y87KgqDw
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
EP17 - Batteries Included: Test Pilots Talk About the X-57 (Part 2)
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
This month we have part 2 of the 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.
Wayne Ringelberg Bio:
https://lnkd.in/gPPyV_A
Tim Williams Bio:
https://lnkd.in/gF-XNMq
General NASA X-57 site: https://lnkd.in/gXcKRgH
NASA X-57 Fact Sheet:
https://lnkd.in/ewMGe8A
A somewhat-older web feature on the X-57 simulator:
https://lnkd.in/gp3QfsU
Listen Now! https://lnkd.in/gbC46Bb
Available on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, and Google Play: FTSCChannel
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
Friday Mar 12, 2021
EP16 - Batteries Included: Test Pilots Talk About the X-57 (Part 1)
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
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.
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
Friday Feb 12, 2021
EP15 - Do You Know About The No Vote?
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Friday Feb 12, 2021
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:
SFTE LinkedIn
SFTE Facebook
SFTE Instagram: @Societyofflighttestengineers & @sftevp
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
EP14- Focus on Flight Testing Autonomous Vehicles and AI (Part 2)
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
EP13 - Focus on Flight Testing Autonomous Vehicles and AI (Part 1)
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
EP12 - US Naval Test Pilot School - Thoughts from the Commanding Officer
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
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
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
EP11 - Aircraft Checklists and the Boeing Model 299 Accident
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
EP10 - Interview with Edwards AFB Test Center Commander
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
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