On Condition: The Flight Test Safety Podcast

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 . This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

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   This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting  

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 Episo...

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 This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

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 This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

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...

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 Pod...

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...

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

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

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 Time2...

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 Fa...

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...

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 t...

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 Platfor...

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....

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...

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

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

Listen 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

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  

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 Train...

In 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 – Whi...

In 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

This 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.