References/Recommended Practices

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Airport and Emergency Response Coordination for Flight Test Operations: Recommended Practices and Notification Checklist

Flight Test SMS Audit Protocols
Aircraft Difference Report Procedures FT&SC Audit Procedures Manual
Aircraft Testing Responsibilities  Flight Test Operational Guidance
Airshow/Display Flight Guidance G650 Crash Card                                               

Chase Aircraft and Helicopter Usage Criteria During RDT&E

  GVI Crash Crew Information  
Deviation Preparation Procedures High Altitude Testing                                
The ERP DRILLIT Template Compliments of Fireside Partners  SAFETY BENEFITS OF ELECTRONIC CHECKLISTS:
AN ANALYSIS OF COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT ACCIDENTS
Experimental and Engineering Test Operations SITS Testing Responsibilities
FAA Risk Management Handbook Stall IGE Paper - Link to SAE
Order 4040.26C - Aircraft Certification Service Flight Test Risk ManagementAircraft Certification Service Flight Test Risk Management Order 4040.26C Notification Letter
First Flight Readiness Review Test Card Creation and Approval
Flight Briefings Test Conduct and Operations
Flight Operating Limitations for Contractor Programs Test Plan Creation and Approval
Flight Operating Limits for Customer Piloted Evaluations Test Safety Review Process (USAF Flight Test Center) 
 Flight Test Data Recording Guidance  Time Safety Margin Theory and Practice
Read Me Doc.
  TEST AND EVALUATION CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT


Presentation on Ground Minimum Control Speed Testing of Transport Aircraft