New Podcast Episode EP 55 – Building a Team to Go FAST

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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.

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Hermeus 

Hermeus Podcast Ep 24

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New Podcast Episode EP 54 – Go Or No Go

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"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.

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Learn more about Mike HERE

A link to his paper is HERE

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New Podcast Episode EP 53 – It’s First Flight, What Could Go Wrong? (Part 2)

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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.

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A link to their paper is HERE



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Flight Test Safety Fact 24-04

Like a flashing white alert message on your MFD, I hope this edition of the FTSF catches you by surprise...in a good way.

This edition is a preview for next week's Flight Test Safety Workshop in Seattle.  Read inside to get suggestions on how to prepare your head and maybe do some reflection that will touch your heart.

As always, we'd love to hear from you, so email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with thoughts and suggestions.

Sincerely,
Mark Jones Jr.
Editor

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New Podcast Episode EP 52 – It’s First Flight, What Could Go Wrong?

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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.

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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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Flight Test Safety Fact 24-03

The Fairey Rotodyne is an incredible collection of complex systems and technology—thousands of pieces of aircraft all flying in formation together—and it’s old.  It’s amazing how there is “nothing new under the sun with airplane tech.”  If I was going to segregate rotorcraft and powered lift in their own tournament bracket, I would probably include this marvelous invention.  Turbo has some thoughts on The Greatest Aircraft of All Time, and it aligns with the March Madness sweeping the nation (United States) right now.  What aircraft would you include in the tournament brackets pictured here? This edition lets you interact digitally with others in our industry, if you’d like a diversion from work.

Tournament Bracket

Another trend that isn’t quite sweeping the nation is the gradual evolution of online and digital interfaces for text and data.  For example, this edition includes several hyperlinks to updates that should probably be included in the Houle database, sent in from a reader in a letter to the Editor.  One of the offshoots of that conversation included some observations about word docs (not “docx” files, but “doc” files) published by an industry-leading organization [if the shoe fits…].  The point is, no one should be using word docs if they want people to use their docs.  There are so many better ways to do things, and that’s my opinion but it’s also a thread woven into Houle database conversation. 

Speaking of better ways to do things, if you have any ideas, we would love to hear them.  Send your thoughts to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and we will share them in a future edition.

Sincerely,

Mark Jones Jr.
Editor

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New Podcast Episode EP 50 – 50th Episode Modeling Risk

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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

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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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Flight Test Safety Fact 24-01

If I close my eyes, I can picture the outline of an airplane against the glowing fog in the background created by hangar lights on the other side of an icy ramp in North Dakota.  I can feel the cold air on my face and imagine the steam exhaled from my mouth.  You may have a similar memory.

I can also see the pristine white Canadian fields, blanketed by snow and the slushy centerline of the runway at International Falls Airport.  I remember the waves of anti-ice fluid flowing back along the wing, and I can almost feel the difference in force required to rotate the aircraft.

Those two memories are just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, the host of memories of cold weather testing, and this edition covers some of those topics in A Limited Survey of Cold Weather Flight Test Safety - Three introductory observations about Cold Weather and Flight Test, which flows right into the next features: Sample of Cold Weather Flight Test Safety Papers, and an account of Lockheed F-117 Cold Weather Testing.

There’s much more in this issue as Flight Test Safety Fact and the podcast both celebrate major milestones, including some of the data that describes our journey.  As always, we crave your feedback, which you can send to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  If you have a memory you’d like to recount, we’d be delighted to share it in a future edition.

Sincerely,
Mark Jones Jr.
Editor

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New Podcast Episode EP 49 – Battle of the X Pilots (Part 3)

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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!

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

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

Eric Brown Oral History

 

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

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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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Flight Test Safety Fact 23-11

As we approach the end of the hurricane season in the northern hemisphere, we take you on a whirlwind tour of several important headlines that are probably relevant to your flight test program or your knowledge of industry trends.  

Turbo serves up some Halloween drama and a picture in a shark hat.

A reader submitted his story about the Flight Test Safety Database, one of the resources of the FTSC, and he encourages you to engage.

Finally, you can find out more about the award winning team who earned this year's LeVier Safety Award.

Sincerely,
Mark Jones Jr.
Editor

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New Podcast Episode for Halloween: EP 47 – The Tale of Aircraft 163666

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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.

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

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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

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

 

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Flight Test Safety Fact 23-09

It's back to school time, and Turbo makes an interesting observation that correlates what we did in school with what's in this issue.  

There is a lot to read in this issue, but the simple fact that so many of our readers are weighing in is a good thing--a great thing really--discussion means the newsletter is doing what it ought.  In this issue, you will find three letters to the editor, some fanciful observations about book covers and art and even dealing a hand of cards.

So whether you want to weigh in on the probability of a losing poker hand or join the STPA function vs component conversation, we hope to hear from you.  

While you are at your Annual Symposium, take notes and share those too with the editor, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., because connecting you and sharing your insights with other readers is why we are here.

Sincerely,
Mark Jones Jr.
Editor


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

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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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