On Condition: The Flight Test Safety Podcast

EP 78 - On Condition What Would I have Done?

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:38:25 -0400

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

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:17:39 -0400

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

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:17:51 -0400

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)

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:18:49 -0500

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

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:55:58 -0500

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

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:53:52 -0500

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

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:49:01 -0500

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

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:45:37 -0400

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

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:30:21 -0400

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

James Sergeant Bio

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EP 68 - Mission X

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:04:42 -0400

Mission X sounds like an epic name for a book or movie but in this episode, we get the backstory on where it came from. My guest and I will also talk about prepping a test team and building confidence.

James Sergeant Bio

Flashbacks and Fun Facts Video

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EP 67 - Big Sky Little Airplane

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:58:01 -0400

This year’s Flight Test Safety Workshop hit on a lot of great concepts, lessons and ideas. You can check them out in the link below. There was a common theme through several of the talks and that is how culture affects our decisions and our attitude towards safety. I will also discuss an accident from half a century ago that had a lasting impact on aviation. View the accident report with the link below.

Workshop Presentation Videocasts: https://flighttestsafety.org/2025-greensboro-nc

Link to the Accident Report : https://web.archive.org/web/20150220195809/http://lessonslearned.faa.gov/UAL718/CAB_accident_report.pdf

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EP 66 - Talking with Trigger and Turbo Part 2 - Executing First FlightS (Plural)

Thu, 29 May 2025 09:06:48 -0400

This month I will give some quick feedback from the Flight Test Safety Workshop and continue my discussion with Trigger on the beginning of F-35 flight operations outside the test world.

You can download Trigger’s bio HERE

View the Workshop videocasts HERE

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EP 65 - Talking With Trigger and Turbo Part One – Preparing for First FlightS (Plural)

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:15:28 -0400

We talk a lot about preparing for the first flight of a new aircraft but what about preparing for the first flights for an organization? This month I talked with retired US Navy Captain Mike "Trigger" Saunders about preparing for initial flight operations of the F-35 at Eglin AFB.

You can download Trigger’s bio HERE

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EP 64 - Crew Resource Management Today and Tomorrow (Part 4)

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:44:50 -0400

This month we wrap up our discussion on CRM at least for now with my Guest Eric Kinney from the FAA. Our history segment takes a look back at an interesting time at Edwards AFB where the order of the day was SET RECORDS!

You can find Eric's bio HERE

It's time to register for the Flight Test Safety Workshop. Find more information HERE.

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EP 63 - CRM and The Flight Test Team (Part 3)

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:58:06 -0500

This month I continue my look at Crew Resource Management with a discussion about CRM and the Flight Test Community. My guest Rod Huete will talk about work he did developing CRM training for flight testers.

Direct Download Link of Rod's Paper

Link to view Rod's Video "Intro to T and E CRM"

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EP 62 - CRM Part 2 DAMCLAS SADCLAM

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:31:33 -0500

Flight Test Safety Committee Podcast Channel - EP 62 - CRM Part 2 DAMCLAS SADCLAM

This month we pick up with part 2 of CRM. In Part 1 I talked about the history of and beginnings of CRM. In this episode I will talk about my introduction to CRM and the challenge in making it relevant training.

Also, if you have suggestions for a new name for the podcast send them to ftsc@flighttestsafety.org

Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 Video

EP 59 – A Ghostly Intro to CRM

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EP 61 - And Now The Chairman

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:51:54 -0500

Flight Test Safety Committee Podcast Channel - EP 61 - And Now The Chairman

I close out 2024 talking with Flight Test Safety Committee Chairman Stu "Chia" Rogerson. Chia shares his thoughts on what the FTSC has to offer and where it is going.

Also, I am looking for a new name for the podcast if you have ideas please send them in.

Happy Holidays to all!

Link to FTSC website

Link to December Flight Test Safety Fact Newsletter

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EP 60 - The Societies Episode

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:03:30 -0500

Flight Test Safety Committee Podcast Channel - EP 60 - The Societies Episode

This month we talk with the new Presidents for SETP and SFTE and get their thoughts on professional societies and the future for their organizations.

The Society of Experimental Test Pilots

The Society of Flight Test Engineers

SETP President AJ McFarland's Bio

SFTE President Jeff Canclini's Bio

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EP 59 - A Ghostly Intro to CRM (Part 1)

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:32:04 -0400

Flight Test Safety Committee Podcast Channel - EP 59 – A Ghostly Intro to CRM

This month I begin a multi-part series talking about Crew Resource Management or CRM. This episode looks at the beginnings of CRM with discussion on some early aviation accidents that led to its development.

Eastern Flight 401 in pop culture:

Supernatural S1E4
Mayday, in S5E44 "Fatal Distraction"
Why Planes Crash S1E3 "Human Error"

FAA Lessons Learned EAL 401

Lockheed Model L-1011 | Federal Aviation Administration

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EP 58 – The Origins of Safety

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:41:32 -0400

Flight Test Safety Committee Podcast Channel - EP 58 – The Origins of Safety

This month I will share some safety observations from my recent adventure to Peru, discuss the evolution of safety, and revisit the 6 Es of safety. Send me your scary flight story for next month's podcast.

Society of Flight Test Engineers (SFTE) Symposium 2024 - Seattle

6 E's of Safety Article

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EP 57 – Keep The Vane Centered

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:13:48 -0400

Flight Test Safety Committee Podcast Channel - EP 57 – Keep The Vane Centered

This month our look back in history takes us to the dawn of the jet age. For our focus topic I will discuss what it takes to change our behavior or at least my behavior relative to risk.

SETP Symposium & Banquet Registration

SETP Oral History Videos

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EP 56 - Building a Team to Go FAST (Part 2)

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:56:52 -0400

Flight Test Safety Committee Podcast Channel - EP 56 – Building a Team to Go FAST

This month we finish our discussion with our friends from Hermeus about building a test team to go fast.

Hermeus

Hermeus Podcast Ep 24

SETP Symposium & Banquet Registration

Doolittle Award

Kincheloe Award

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EP 55 - Building a Team to Go FAST (Part 1)

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:10:49 -0400

Flight Test Safety Committee Podcast Channel - EP 55 – Building a Team to Go FAST

This month I visit with the team at #Hermeus and talk about the challenges of building and growing a test team as well as developing a hypersonic aircraft. My guests are Mick Mansfield, Kris Rorberg, and Jeremy Vanderhal.

Hermeus

Hermeus Podcast Ep 24

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EP 54 – Go Or No Go

Thu, 30 May 2024 09:21:33 -0400

"I think I can get this done". Positive attitude or prelude to risk? This month I talk with Mike Meier about flight testing competitive hang gliders, decision making and lessons learned along the way.

Learn more about Mike HERE

A link to his paper is HERE

View FTSW Videocasts HERE

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

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:35:56 -0400

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)

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:47:15 -0400

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)

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:16:31 -0500

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)

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:38:26 -0500

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

Someone brought their work to my attention and suggested them for a podcast. Seen or heard something good? Send it our way!

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

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:40:07 -0500

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)

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:04:24 -0500

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

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:52:02 -0400

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?

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:33:54 -0400

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

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:55:59 -0400

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)

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:24:59 -0400

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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EP 43 - Signs of Danger

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:01:08 -0400

This month we have an episode recorded live at the Flight Test Safety Workshop last month. My guests are the 150 attendees of the workshop. We have five visuals you might encounter on any given day that we will discuss applying everything we know about risk management. You can find the slides I used HERE

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EP 42 – B-1 Flight Test Lessons Learned (Part 2)

Thu, 25 May 2023 08:48:54 -0400

This month I share some observations from the recent Flight Test Safety Workshop and we finish our Interview with Ken Katz who shares more lessons learned from the B-1 flight test program.

Ken's Bio

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EP 41 – B-1 Flight Test Lessons Learned (Part 1)

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:09:49 -0400

This month we talk with Ken Katz about flight test lessons from the B-1 program.

Ken's Bio

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EP 40 - This Is The Way. Applying Safety Every Day.

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:08:27 -0400

During my years of flying and flight test I learned a lot about safety and making decisions relative to risk. But what good does any of that do me in everyday life? Well, turns out it comes in handy.

Tell us about a way you apply flight safety to your everyday life.

Arrows In The Desert Video

Arrows Across America Website

EP 39 - What If?

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:06:03 -0500

This episode will recap the SETP Southeast Section Symposium at Flight Works Alabama in Mobile and hear from aviation legend Bob Hoover on essential test pilot skills.

Link to Tony Levier Award Criteria

Link to Flight Works Alabama

Link to SETP Oral History Videos

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EP 38 - Test Teams Today

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:33:30 -0500

This month we talked with Tobias van Esselstyn, Director of Flight Test Engineering at Gulfstream about some of the challenges today's test teams face and ideas on how to meet those challenges.

Tobias van Esselstyn's Bio

Tony Levier Flight Test Safety Award

FTSW Call for Presentations

Pan Am 1959 Promo Video

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EP 37 - New Testing of Old Aircraft

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:29:15 -0500

We close out the year and continue our conversation with Dodge Bailey from last month talking about flying the vintage aircraft in the Shuttleworth collection. Follow the link below to learn more about the collection's unique aircraft.

Link to the Shuttleworth Collection

Happy and safe Holidays to all and we will be back in 2023!

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EP 36 - Teaching New Pilots Old Planes

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:36:57 -0500

This month we talk with test pilot Roger "Dodge" Bailey about flying the incredible assortment of aircraft in the Shuttleworth collection. They fly these aircraft every summer in public demonstrations. He discusses unique characteristics of those aircraft, their approach to training pilots/maintaining currency, and the occasional need to conduct flight tests on those aircraft.

Here is a Link to the Shuttleworth Collection

Link to our Flight Test Safety Committee Reference on Airshow Guidance

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EP 35 - Halloween Episode: Frightful Flights Terrifying Test Points Ghostly Gremlins

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:43:19 -0400

Join host Art Tomassetti as he shares stories of frightful flights, terrifying test points and ghostly gremlins. This is a special Halloween edition on the Flight Test Safety Podcast.

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EP 34 - Trip Report from SETP Annual Symposium & Banquet

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:57:51 -0400

Well, this was actually going to be an off month for the podcast given all the events taking place. But with some time on a layover at DFW decided to make a quick trip report from the Society of Experimental Test Pilots Annual Symposium and Banquet. Forgive the background noise and non-standard format as the episode was mostly done with what I had on my smartphone in the airport.

EP 33 - 3Q (Part 2)

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:47:02 -0400

In this Episode we look back in history at a historic flight of the X-15 and pick up our flight test discussion about 3Q.

Link to the Sep 2019 FTSF that has Mark’s article about 3Q

Link to EFTSW Registration

Link to SETP S&B Registration

Link to SFTE International Symposium Registration

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EP 32 -3Q (Part 1)

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:49:35 -0400

In this episode I go out on location for a flight test safety discussion about predicting the future, assessing safety culture and more. Join Mark Jones Jr., Vanessa Rebello, and myself at the 3rd Planet Mothership for part 1 of this interview. (I even get to be one of the interviewees for a little bit)

Here is a link to the Sep 2019 FTSF that has Mark’s article about 3Q: https://flighttestsafety.org/images/Flight_Test_Safety_Fact_19-09.pdf

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EP 31 - How Do You Do Safety?

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:20:19 -0400

This month I spoke with Steve Bush and Stan Swan from the Columbia Aviation Association (CAA) and talked about one of the approaches they have to improving flight safety. You can learn more about the CAA in the link below.

Home - Columbia Aviation Association (caapilots.com)

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EP 30 - My Five Safety Lessons from Top Gun

Fri, 27 May 2022 10:42:32 -0400

This month we will look at how pop culture (well one fairly popular movie from the 80s anyway) can provide lessons in safety. And in our look back in aviation history we will talk about the Dornier DO 31 VTOL Jet Transport .

Link to Drury Wood bio

Major Drury W. Wood | National Air and Space Museum (si.edu)

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EP 29 - Bell V-280 Lessons Learned

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:20:42 -0400

This month we talk with Mat McMenemy and Don Grove from Bell about Lessons Learned on the Bell V-280 program and in our look back in history we talk about Neil's Cross Country Flight.

Matt McMenemy is the Verification Manager for Bell on the V-280 / Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program.

Don Grove is the Military Chief Pilot for Bell and lead test pilot on the V-280 Valor program.

Bell V-280 Links
V-280 Valor website: https://www.bellflight.com/products/bell-v-280

Following Historic Development and Flight Test Program Bell V-280 Valor Focuses on FLRAA Competition.

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EP28 - Comments, Cudas, and Crossing the Ocean

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:16:22 -0400

In our January podcast, I asked for feedback on the pros and cons of simulator mission rehearsals and operationalizing lessons learned. This month I will share some listener feedback along with another real world example of putting flight test skills to practical use.

Criteria for the Tony LeVier Flight Test Safety Award.

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EP27 - Rise of the Valkyrie - First flight of the XB-70

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:09:58 -0500

This month we expand our look back in aviation history on the anniversary of the last flight of the XB-70 Valkyrie. We will talk about this amazing aircraft and hear from the pilot who flew the first flight.

SETP Oral History Videos

Al White Wikipedia Bio

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EP26 - Simulator Mission Rehearsals

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:12:43 -0500

This month we will take a stroll to the lake while we discuss the value of rehearsing flight test missions in a simulator linked to a control room. Great Idea- sure, Common Lesson Learned- absolutely, written into policy or mandated in requirements...well...

Listen and share your thoughts with us at Chairman@flighttestsafety.org

#flighttestsafety #FTSCchannel

Sea Dart Flight Footage

Sea Hunt Episode 1

Backyard Bear Encounter

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EP25 - A Chat With Sting (Part 2)

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:46:15 -0500

This month we head back to Trader Sam's and finish our chat with Mike "Sting" Wallace as he reflects on flight testing, lessons learned and his time as President of SETP. #flighttestsafety #FTSCchannel

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EP24 - A Chat With Sting (Part 1)

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:43:27 -0500

This month we catch up on location in Southern California with Mike "Sting" Wallace as he reflects on flight testing, lessons learned and his time as President of SETP. #flighttestsafety #FTSCchannel

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EP23 - Risk and High Visibility Events: Listener Feedback

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:44:22 -0400

This month we are trying something new. An episode built almost exclusively from listener feedback on our topic of High Visibility Events and the unique risks that go along with them. #flighttestsafety #FTSCchannel

Super Bowl 30 Halftime Show Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHohGSKfgQ0

NASA Shuttle Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aC5WlFtkig.

NASA Paper https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19800012832/downloads/19800012832.pdf

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EP22 - Risk and High Visibility Events (Part 2)

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:09:52 -0400

This month we continue our interview with Rich Lee as he talks about some of the unique challenges and surprises flying a helicopter into a football stadium for the Super Bowl 30 Halftime Show. #flighttestsafety #FTSCchannel

Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHohGSKfgQ0

Rich Lee's Bio located on this page as a direct download: http://flighttestsafety.org/ftsc-news

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EP21 - Risk and High Visibility Events (Part 1)

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:39:34 -0400

This month we take a look at the risk involved in high visibility events. And what better high visibility event than a Super Bowl halftime show watched my millions of people. Join my guest Rich Lee and I as we discuss his experience landing a helicopter during the Super Bowl 30 halftime show.

Have a thought on Risk and High Visibility events? Send it to us at Chairman@flighttestsafety.org

Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHohGSKfgQ0

Rich Lee's Bio located on this page as a direct download: http://flighttestsafety.org/ftsc-news

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EP20 - Talk With CAPT Jim Wetherbee, USN (Ret), Author and Commander for 5 Space Shuttle Missions (Part 2)

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 08:49:11 -0400

This month we finish our interview with CAPT Jim Wetherbee, USN (Ret) and NASA Astronaut talking about trigger steps, questions he pondered with his space shuttle crew like "How do we prevent all errors?" and discuss using lessons learned. Also, This Week in Aviation look-back, upcoming events, and more!

You can find CAPT Wetherbee's bio and link to his website below.

Jim Wetherbee Bio & Website

EP19 - Talk With CAPT Jim Wetherbee, USN (Ret), Author and Commander for 5 Space Shuttle Missions (Part 1)

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:54:58 -0400

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.

Jim Wetherbee Bio & Website

EP18 - Interview with Justin Paines - Thoughts on Commercial Electric Aircraft

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:44:58 -0400

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

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EP17 - Batteries Included: Test Pilots Talk About the X-57 (Part 2)

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:36:33 -0400

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

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This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

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

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:52:04 -0500

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.

Tim Williams Bio

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?

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:03:19 -0500

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)

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:50:05 -0500

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

This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

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

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 09:03:50 -0500

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

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:01:18 -0500

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

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 08:55:39 -0400

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

EP10 - Interview with Edwards AFB Test Center Commander

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 08:32:02 -0400

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