Podcasts by Flight Test Safety Channel

EP 49 - Battle of the X Pilots (Part 3) from 2023-12-06T08:40:07

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 challen...

EP 48 – Battle of the X Pilots (Part 2) from 2023-11-29T09:04:24

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.

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EP 47 - The Tale of Aircraft 163666 from 2023-10-31T10:52:02

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 ...

EP 46 - Are You Ready For the Bad Day? Part Two - Safe on Deck...Now What? from 2023-09-21T09:33:54

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.

EP 45 - Are You Ready For the Bad Day? Part One - The Water’s Getting Closer from 2023-08-29T09:55:59

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 op...

EP 44 - Battle of the X Pilots (Part 1) from 2023-07-20T09:24:59

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 fr...

EP 43 - Signs of Danger from 2023-06-29T09:01:08

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...

EP 42 – B-1 Flight Test Lessons Learned (Part 2) from 2023-05-25T08:48:54

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.

EP 41 – B-1 Flight Test Lessons Learned (Part 1) from 2023-04-25T10:09:49

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This month we talk with Ken Katz about flight t...

EP 40 - This Is The Way. Applying Safety Every Day. from 2023-03-29T09:08:27

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...

EP 39 - What If? from 2023-02-28T10:06:03

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.

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EP 37 - New Testing of Old Aircraft from 2022-12-14T08:29:15

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 mo...

EP 36 - Teaching New Pilots Old Planes from 2022-11-29T08:36:57

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 ev...

EP 35 - Halloween Episode: Frightful Flights Terrifying Test Points Ghostly Gremlins from 2022-10-31T08:43:19

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.

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EP 34 - Trip Report from SETP Annual Symposium&Banquet from 2022-09-29T14:57:51

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 tri...

EP 33 - 3Q (Part 2) from 2022-08-30T09:47:02

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.

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EP28 - Comments, Cudas, and Crossing the Ocean from 2022-03-15T12:16:22

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 l...

EP27 - Rise of the Valkyrie - First flight of the XB-70 from 2022-02-23T11:09:58

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 ...

EP26 - Simulator Mission Rehearsals from 2022-01-14T09:12:43

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- absol...

EP25 - A Chat With Sting (Part 2) from 2021-12-03T09:46:15

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. Listen

EP24 - A Chat With Sting (Part 1) from 2021-11-23T09:43:27

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. Listen

EP22 - Risk and High Visibility Events (Part 2) from 2021-09-21T09:09:52

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. ...

EP21 - Risk and High Visibility Events (Part 1) from 2021-08-12T08:39:34

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 o...

EP20 - Talk With CAPT Jim Wetherbee, USN (Ret), Author and Commander for 5 Space Shuttle Missions (Part 2) from 2021-07-20T08:49:11

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 al...

EP19 - Talk With CAPT Jim Wetherbee, USN (Ret), Author and Commander for 5 Space Shuttle Missions (Part 1) from 2021-06-10T08:54:58

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 As...

EP19 - Talk With CAPT Jim Wetherbee, USN (Ret), Author and Commander for 5 Space Shuttle Missions (Part 1) from 2021-06-10T08:54:58

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 As...

EP18 - Interview with Justin Paines - Thoughts on Commercial Electric Aircraft from 2021-05-13T08:44:58

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.

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EP17 - Batteries Included: Test Pilots Talk About the X-57 (Part 2) from 2021-04-15T13:36:33

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 pr...

EP16 - Batteries Included: Test Pilots Talk About the X-57 (Part 1) from 2021-03-12T08:52:04

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 sh...

EP15 - Do You Know About The No Vote? from 2021-02-12T09:03:19

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 Challenge...

EP14- Focus on Flight Testing Autonomous Vehicles and AI (Part 2) from 2021-01-13T10:50:05

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...

EP13 - Focus on Flight Testing Autonomous Vehicles and AI (Part 1) from 2020-12-09T09:03:50

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...

EP12 - US Naval Test Pilot School - Thoughts from the Commanding Officer from 2020-11-18T09:01:18

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 fli...

EP12 - US Naval Test Pilot School - Thoughts from the Commanding Officer from 2020-11-18T09:01:18

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 fli...

EP11 - Aircraft Checklists and the Boeing Model 299 Accident from 2020-10-14T08:55:39

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.

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EP11 - Aircraft Checklists and the Boeing Model 299 Accident from 2020-10-14T08:55:39

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.

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EP10 - Interview with Edwards AFB Test Center Commander from 2020-09-10T08:32:02

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...

EP10 - Interview with Edwards AFB Test Center Commander from 2020-09-10T08:32:02

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...

EP9 - Interview with Mark Stucky - Commercial Space Flight Thoughts from 2020-08-10T09:37:27

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 leader...

EP9 - Interview with Mark Stucky - Commercial Space Flight Thoughts from 2020-08-10T09:37:27

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 leader...

EP8 - STPA (System Theoretical Process Analysis) - Thoughts from Dr. Nancy Leveson (Part 2) from 2020-07-07T08:46:07

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: Listen

EP8 - STPA (System Theoretical Process Analysis) - Thoughts from Dr. Nancy Leveson (Part 2) from 2020-07-07T08:46:07

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: from 2020-05-11T14:09:01

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 wi...

EP6 - The 6 E's for Developing a Safety Culture from 2020-05-11T14:09:01

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 wi...

EP5 - Flight Test Challenges and Unknowns - Buzz Aldrin/ Harry Andonian from 2020-04-06T10:30:45

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 ...

EP5 - Flight Test Challenges and Unknowns - Buzz Aldrin/ Harry Andonian from 2020-04-06T10:30:45

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 ...

Episode 4 - March 2020 from 2020-03-05T13:21:05

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 Te...

Episode 3 - Feb 2020 from 2020-02-10T08:47:37

Flight Test Safety Fact highlights, upcoming event reminders and an interview with the President and CEO of the...

Episode 2 - Jan 2020 from 2020-01-09T15:21:23

Flight Test Safety Fact highlights, upcoming event reminders and a double feature for the monthly Specialty to...

EP 1 - Dec 2019 from 2019-12-10T10:06:47

Monthly Podcast with upcoming events, highlights from the Flight Test Safety Fact a...

EP 1 - Dec 2019 from 2019-12-10T10:06:47

Monthly Podcast with upcoming events, highlights from the Flight Test Safety Fact a...