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

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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:

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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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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

SFTE LinkedIn

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Happy New Year to all! 

Lt Col Kristopher “WigB” Rorberg, DO 452 FLTS

Direct PDF Download Link: Test and Evaluation of Autonomy for Air Platforms Technical Information Handbook

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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

Direct PDF Download Link: Test and Evaluation of Autonomy for Air Platforms Technical Information Handbook

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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.

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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

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