Advertise on podcast: On Condition: The Flight Test Safety Podcast

In this episode find out the rest of the story from the No GO VTO in the X-35B and I continue my talk with the CEO of International Test Pilots School about approaching safety with a diverse group of students and instructors. Dave Lohse Bio www.itpscanada.com www.ittc-canada.com   This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

In this episode find out the rest of the story from being wide right at night in the desert in California and I talk with the CEO of International Test Pilots School about approaching safety with a diverse group of students and instructors. Dave Lohse Bio www.itpscanada.com www.ittc-canada.com   This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

Wide Right at Night and a VTO that's a NO GO!  Tune in to find out more.  This month I am again asking what would you have done. But this time I share not only what I would have done, but what I actually did.  Check out the video version of the podcast HERE SETP 70th Annual Symposium & Banquet - Click for more details and to register   This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

This month I start a new segment "What Would I Have done?". In this segment we look at two scenarios and imagine ourselves in those situations.  Share what YOU would have done in the comments.   This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

This month I continue my discussion with former Navy Test Pilot Eric "Pinto" Mitchell.  We get into the tough question of knowing when you may no longer have "The Right Stuff".  You can check out the video version of this episode Here Eric Mitchell's Bio FTSW Videocasts The Society of Experimental Pilots is accepting abstracts for the 70th Annual Symposium & Banquet. More information available Here. You do not need to be an SETP Member to submit an abstract, so please share with your flight test colleagues. All SETP events are open to the public. This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

In this episode I will tell you about a contest to name the Flight Test Safety Committee's new AI search tool and we will hear from my guest former Navy test pilot Eric "Pinto" Mitchell who talks about weapons testing and high dynamic flying.  Eric Mitchell's bio  You can view the video version of this podcast Here Send your AI tool name ideas to [email protected] Registration for the North American Flight Test Safety Workshop on 5-6 May in Fort Worth, TX will close at 12pm CDT on 28 April. More details on this workshop are available Here   This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

This month, we look back in aviation history to 1956 and hear from a legend. Then I continue my discussion with Lt Gen C.R. Davis, gaining more insights into his career and experiences in flight test. Bio of Lt Gen Charles R. Davis, USAF (Ret)   Flight Test Safety Fact Newsletter This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

This month I talked with retired Lt Gen C.R. Davis about his extraordinary flight test career and coming full circle as a test pilot and acquisition professional.  Bio of Lt Gen Charles R. Davis, USAF (Ret)   China Airlines Flight 006 NTSB Report Mentioned in This Episode Also, it's time to recognize your colleagues for their great work in the flight test profession: Tony LeVier Flight Test Safety Award Nomination Info Hugh Dryden Flight Test Safety Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination Info   This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

In this episode we conclude the harrowing adventure on the high seas and get some risk management insight from my guest LtGen Mark Wise USMC (Ret) If you are interested in watching the video of this episode you can find "On Condition" on YouTube HERE LtGen, Mark Wise USMC (Ret) Bio – Direct Download Flight Test Safety Fact Newsletter   This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

In this episode we will hear about a harrowing adventure on the high seas and get a sneak peak at a new research tool coming soon from the Flight Test Safety Committee. LtGen, Mark Wise USMC (Ret) Bio – Direct Download If you are interested in watching the video of this episode you can find "On Condition" on YouTube HERE Flight Test Safety Fact Newsletter   This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

In this slightly tardy Halloween episode, a tale of a spooky airport. I also finish my discussion with Louise Cullinan on Critical Incident Response. Here are the links to Lou's websites if you want more information: https://airlineincidentresponse.com/ https://icisf.org/   If you are interested in watching the video of this two part series you can find "On Condition" on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2fQLuaiCJMolPo8Es47Jei4yJ9TVgNHH   This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

This month I talk with Louise Cullinan about Critical Incident Response. She is an expert on the subject and currently leads training for organizations so they have the tools and skills to deal with the aftermath of a mishap. Check out these links for more information. https://airlineincidentresponse.com/ https://icisf.org/   This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

In this episode I continue the discussion with James Sergeant about flight testing the X-35 and talk about the makeup of the test team and some of the challenges of testing a new airplane. Brabazon Newsreel Register for the SETP Annual Symposium & Banquet Here James Sergeant Bio   This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

Mission X sounds like an epic name for a book or movie but in this episode, we get the backstory on where it came from.  My guest and I will also talk about prepping a test team and building confidence. James Sergeant Bio Register for the SETP Annual Symposium & Banquet Here Flashbacks and Fun Facts Video   This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

This year’s Flight Test Safety Workshop hit on a lot of great concepts, lessons and ideas.  You can check them out in the link below.  There was a common theme through several of the talks and that is how culture affects our decisions and our attitude towards safety.  I will also discuss an accident from half a century ago that had a lasting impact on aviation. View the accident report with the link below. Workshop Presentation Videocasts: https://flighttestsafety.org/2025-greensboro-nc Link to the Accident Report : https://web.archive.org/web/20150220195809/http://lessonslearned.faa.gov/UAL718/CAB_accident_report.pdf    This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting