063 Tiltrotor Test Pilot Dan Wells - a podcast by Mike Harris

Interview with Dan Wells of Leonardo Helicopters.  Dan is a test pilot on the AW609 project, which aims to achieve FAA certification in 2019 as the first ever civilian tiltrotor aircraft.  Dan was recently named a Fellow with the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, and has some fascinating experiences to share about some very unique aircraft.

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