Flight Test Safety Channel
FTSCChannel
Subscribe
The Flight Test Safety Committee produces monthly podcasts to share valuable, relevant, and helpful information across our audience of SETP, SFTE and AIAA members and anyone who is interested in safety. Each podcasts will contain information from the latest issue of our digital publication the Flight Test Safety Fact and include a special topic of the month. These Specialty topics will include presentations from recent Symposia, interviews, panel discussions and much more. This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting: http://www.time2climb.com
Available episodes
Newest first
Oldest first
5 days ago
EP 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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Nov 29, 2023
EP 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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Oct 31, 2023
EP 47 - The Tale of Aircraft 163666
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"
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Sep 21, 2023
EP 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.
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Aug 29, 2023
EP 45 - Are You Ready For the Bad Day? Part One - The Water’s Getting Closer
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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Jul 20, 2023
EP 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!
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Jun 29, 2023
EP 43 - Signs of Danger
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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
May 25, 2023
EP 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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Apr 25, 2023
EP 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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Mar 29, 2023
EP 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
playlist_add
Feb 28, 2023
EP 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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Jan 26, 2023
EP 38 - Test Teams Today
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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Dec 14, 2022
EP 37 - New Testing of Old Aircraft
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!
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Nov 29, 2022
EP 36 - Teaching New Pilots Old Planes
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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Oct 31, 2022
EP 35 - Halloween Episode: Frightful Flights Terrifying Test Points Ghostly Gremlins
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.
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Sep 29, 2022
EP 34 - Trip Report from SETP Annual Symposium & Banquet
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.
playlist_add
Aug 30, 2022
EP 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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Jul 26, 2022
EP 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 This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Jun 21, 2022
EP 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)
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
May 27, 2022
EP 30 - My Five Safety Lessons from Top Gun
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)
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Apr 20, 2022
EP 29 - Bell V-280 Lessons Learned
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.
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Mar 15, 2022
EP28 - Comments, Cudas, and Crossing the Ocean
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
playlist_add
Feb 23, 2022
EP27 - Rise of the Valkyrie - First flight of the XB-70
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
playlist_add
Jan 14, 2022
EP26 - Simulator Mission Rehearsals
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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Dec 3, 2021
EP25 - 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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Nov 23, 2021
EP24 - 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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Oct 19, 2021
EP23 - Risk and High Visibility Events: Listener Feedback
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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Sep 21, 2021
EP22 - 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
playlist_add
Aug 12, 2021
EP21 - 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://flighttestsafety.org/ftsc-news
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Jul 20, 2021
EP20 - 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
playlist_add
Jun 10, 2021
EP19 - 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
playlist_add
May 13, 2021
EP18 - Interview with Justin Paines - Thoughts on Commercial Electric Aircraft
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 Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Apr 15, 2021
EP17 - 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://lnkd.in/gp3QfsU Listen Now! https://lnkd.in/gbC46Bb
Available on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, and Google Play: FTSCChannel
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Mar 12, 2021
EP16 - 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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Feb 12, 2021
EP15 - 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 SFTE Facebook SFTE Instagram: @Societyofflighttestengineers & @sftevp
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Jan 13, 2021
EP14- 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
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Dec 9, 2020
EP13 - 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
Direct PDF Download Link: Test and Evaluation of Autonomy for Air Platforms Technical Information Handbook
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting
playlist_add
Nov 18, 2020
EP12 - US Naval Test Pilot School - Thoughts from the Commanding Officer
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
playlist_add
Oct 14, 2020
EP11 - Aircraft Checklists and the Boeing Model 299 Accident
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
playlist_add
Sep 10, 2020
EP10 - Interview with Edwards AFB Test Center Commander
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
playlist_add
Aug 10, 2020
EP9 - Interview with Mark Stucky - Commercial Space Flight Thoughts
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
playlist_add
Jul 7, 2020
EP8 - 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
playlist_add
Jun 8, 2020
EP7 - 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
playlist_add
May 11, 2020
EP6 - The 6 E's for Developing a Safety Culture
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 – Which Is Key?
This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting: www.time2climb.com
playlist_add
Apr 6, 2020
EP5 - Flight Test Challenges and Unknowns - Buzz Aldrin/ Harry Andonian
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
playlist_add
Mar 5, 2020
Episode 4 - March 2020
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.
playlist_add
Feb 10, 2020
Episode 3 - Feb 2020
Flight 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
playlist_add
Jan 9, 2020
Episode 2 - Jan 2020
Flight 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)}
playlist_add
Dec 10, 2019
EP 1 - Dec 2019
Monthly 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
playlist_add