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On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 72 - Batten Down the Hatches...and Boot up the AIIn 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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2025-12-1123 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEp 71 - Critical Incident Response Part 2In 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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2025-11-0512 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 70 - Critical Incident Response Part 1This 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/
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
2025-10-0219 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 69 - Some Thoughts on Test TeamsIn 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
Register for the SETP Annual Symposium & Banquet Here
James Sergeant Bio
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2025-09-0420 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 68 - Mission XMission 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
Register for the SETP Annual Symposium & Banquet Here
Flashbacks and Fun Facts Video
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2025-08-0515 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 67 - Big Sky Little AirplaneThis 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/U...
2025-07-0813 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 66 - Talking with Trigger and Turbo Part 2 - Executing First FlightS (Plural)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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2025-05-2918 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 65 - Talking With Trigger and Turbo Part One – Preparing for First FlightS (Plural)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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2025-04-2416 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 64 - Crew Resource Management Today and Tomorrow (Part 4)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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2025-03-2621 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 63 - CRM and The Flight Test Team (Part 3)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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2025-02-2719 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 62 - CRM Part 2 DAMCLAS SADCLAMFlight 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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2025-01-2211 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 61 - And Now The ChairmanFlight 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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2024-12-1020 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 60 - The Societies EpisodeFlight 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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2024-11-2223 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 59 - A Ghostly Intro to CRM (Part 1)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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2024-10-3111 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 58 – The Origins of SafetyFlight 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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2024-09-1813 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 57 – Keep The Vane CenteredFlight 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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2024-08-2714 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 56 - Building a Team to Go FAST (Part 2)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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2024-07-3023 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 55 - Building a Team to Go FAST (Part 1)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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2024-06-2718 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 54 – Go Or No Go"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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2024-05-3023 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 53 - It's First Flight, What Could Go Wrong? (Part 2)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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2024-04-2518 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 52 - It's First Flight, What Could Go Wrong? (Part 1)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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2024-03-2721 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 51 - Silv and CFITS (Part 2)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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2024-02-2216 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 50 - 50th Episode Modeling Risk (Silv and CFITS Part 1)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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2024-01-3122 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 49 - Battle of the X Pilots (Part 3)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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2023-12-0623 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 48 – Battle of the X Pilots (Part 2)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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2023-11-2915 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 47 - The Tale of Aircraft 163666A 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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2023-10-3124 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 46 - Are You Ready For the Bad Day? Part Two - Safe on Deck...Now What?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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2023-09-2114 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 45 - Are You Ready For the Bad Day? Part One - The Water’s Getting CloserHow 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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2023-08-2916 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 44 - Battle of the X Pilots (Part 1)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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2023-07-2018 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 43 - Signs of DangerThis 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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2023-06-2920 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 42 – B-1 Flight Test Lessons Learned (Part 2)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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2023-05-2521 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 41 – B-1 Flight Test Lessons Learned (Part 1)Register now for the Flight Test Safety Workshop HERE by 26 April 12pm PDT
This month we talk with Ken Katz about flight test lessons from the B-1 program.
Ken's Bio
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2023-04-2518 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 40 - This Is The Way. Applying Safety Every Day.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
2023-03-2913 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 39 - What If?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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2023-02-2817 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 38 - Test Teams TodayThis 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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2023-01-2623 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 37 - New Testing of Old AircraftWe 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!
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
2022-12-1417 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 36 - Teaching New Pilots Old PlanesThis 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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2022-11-2922 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 35 - Halloween Episode: Frightful Flights Terrifying Test Points Ghostly GremlinsJoin 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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2022-10-3111 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 34 - Trip Report from SETP Annual Symposium & BanquetWell, 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.
2022-09-2907 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 33 - 3Q (Part 2)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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2022-08-3018 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 32 -3Q (Part 1)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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2022-07-2612 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 31 - How Do You Do Safety?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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2022-06-2121 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 30 - My Five Safety Lessons from Top GunThis 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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2022-05-2718 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 29 - Bell V-280 Lessons LearnedThis 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-2...
2022-04-2021 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP28 - Comments, Cudas, and Crossing the OceanIn 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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2022-03-1511 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP27 - Rise of the Valkyrie - First flight of the XB-70This 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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2022-02-2320 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP26 - Simulator Mission RehearsalsThis 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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2022-01-1411 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP25 - A Chat With Sting (Part 2)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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2021-12-0313 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP24 - A Chat With Sting (Part 1)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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2021-11-2321 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP23 - Risk and High Visibility Events: Listener FeedbackThis 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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
2021-10-1914 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP22 - Risk and High Visibility Events (Part 2)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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
2021-09-2114 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP21 - Risk and High Visibility Events (Part 1)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://flig...
2021-08-1214 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP20 - Talk With CAPT Jim Wetherbee, USN (Ret), Author and Commander for 5 Space Shuttle Missions (Part 2)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
2021-07-2016 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP19 - Talk With CAPT Jim Wetherbee, USN (Ret), Author and Commander for 5 Space Shuttle Missions (Part 1)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
2021-06-1015 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP18 - Interview with Justin Paines - Thoughts on Commercial Electric AircraftThis 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
2021-05-1319 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP17 - Batteries Included: Test Pilots Talk About the X-57 (Part 2)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://l...
2021-04-1513 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP16 - 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.
Tim Williams Bio
NASA X-57 Fact Sheet
Feature on the X-57 Simulator
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2021-03-1214 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP15 - 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
SFT...
2021-02-1216 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP14- 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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2021-01-1316 minOn Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP13 - 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
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2020-12-0919 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP12 - US Naval Test Pilot School - Thoughts from the Commanding OfficerThis 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
2020-11-1817 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP11 - Aircraft Checklists and the Boeing Model 299 AccidentWhat 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
2020-10-1409 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP10 - Interview with Edwards AFB Test Center CommanderThis 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
2020-09-1016 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP9 - Interview with Mark Stucky - Commercial Space Flight ThoughtsListen 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
2020-08-1014 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP8 - 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
2020-07-0713 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP7 - 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
2020-06-0812 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP6 - The 6 E's for Developing a Safety CultureIn this episode you will hear Mr. Andy Johnson, the Chief Risk Management Officer at Captive Resources, discuss the 6 E's for developing a safety culture. Tom Huff will recap the recent FTSC Webinar and we will give you 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 Andy Johnson's article: The Six E’s of Safety – Which Is Key?
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting: www.time2climb.com
2020-05-1113 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP5 - Flight Test Challenges and Unknowns - Buzz Aldrin/ Harry AndonianIn this episode you will hear from COL Harry Andonian (Ret) and COL Buzz Aldrin (Ret) talk about meeting challenges and the unknown. We will give you the latest info we have on upcoming events and highlights from this month's Flight Test Safety Fact.
Click Here to View SETP Oral History Videos and Transcripts
2020-04-0616 minOn Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEpisode 4 - March 2020This month we "Take to the Streets" to talk with attendees of the SETP/SFTE/AIAA South East Symposium as well as highlight what you can find in this month's Flight Test Safety Fact and review some upcoming events.
2020-03-0512 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEpisode 3 - Feb 2020Flight Test Safety Fact highlights, upcoming event reminders and an interview with the President and CEO of the National Safety Council Lorraine Martin (Full Bio) for the monthly Specialty topic.
Learn more about the National Safety Council: http://www.nsc.org
2020-02-1013 minOn Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEpisode 2 - Jan 2020Flight Test Safety Fact highlights, upcoming event reminders and a double feature for the monthly Specialty topic {STPA and some advice for new flight testers from Maj Gen Cecil Powell USAF (Ret)}
2020-01-0910 min
On Condition: The Flight Test Safety PodcastEP 1 - Dec 2019Monthly Podcast with upcoming events, highlights from the Flight Test Safety Fact and the December specialty topic - Thoughts on How to Improve our Ability to Learn Lessons.
flighttestsafety.org
2019-12-1010 min