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On Condition: The Flight Test Safety Podcast

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Hosted by Art Tomassetti, 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 contains information from the latest issue of our digital publication the Flight Test Safety Fact and include a special topic of the month (presentations fro... more

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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.

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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".

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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.

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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.

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Recent Guests

Eric Mitchell
Retired Naval Aviator, call sign Pinto
U.S. Navy
Episode: EP 76 – Pinto Talks Testing and a Contest
Charles R. Davis
Retired Lieutenant General, experienced test pilot and acquisitions official
US Air Force
Episode: EP 75 - Talk with Lt Gen Charles R. Davis, USAF (Ret) - Part 2: Flight Testing
Mark Wise
Retired Lieutenant General, experienced sailor and aviator
Episode: EP 73 - Batten Down the Hatches Part 2
Stu Rogerson
Chairman of the Flight Test Safety Committee
Episode: EP 72 - Batten Down the Hatches...and Boot up the AI Part 1
Louise Cullinan
Expert in Critical Incident Response with over 20 years of experience in aviation.
Episode: Ep 71 - Critical Incident Response Part 2
James Sergeant
A flight test engineer and flight test manager with over 40 years of experience in the aerospace industry.
Lockheed Martin
Episode: EP 68 - Mission X
Mike Saunders
Retired Navy Captain with extensive flight experience, previously involved in F-35 operations
United States Navy
Episode: EP 65 - Talking With Trigger and Turbo Part One – Preparing for First FlightS (Plural)
Eric Kinney
Acting flight test and human factors branch manager for the FAA
FAA
Episode: EP 64 - Crew Resource Management Today and Tomorrow (Part 4)
Rod Huete
Flight test colleague with a long history in aviation and CRM development
National Airspout Test Pilot School, FAA
Episode: EP 63 - CRM and The Flight Test Team (Part 3)

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Good info from many programs solid work for industry professionals great review of safety principles

    Audible
    5
    Brion Gluck
    United States4 years ago
  • Solid safety brief

    Good info from many programs solid work for industry professionals great review of safety principles

    Audible
    5
    Brion Gluck
    United States4 years ago
  • Spot On

    Excellent discussion & spot on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    paddyobie
    United States5 years ago

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Guests bring deep, real-world experience to flight-testing and incident response.
Listeners appreciate the practical, practitioner-focused safety discussions.
Content is concise, technical, and highly relevant for safety professionals.

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EP 75 - Talk with Lt Gen Charles R. Davis, USAF (Ret) - Part 2: Flight Testing
Q: How did the culture around safety and testing evolve from the 1980s to later years, and what lessons would you pass on to future generations?
Engage in candid discussions about safety every step of the way, push back against unnecessary risks, and learn to balance ambition with the fundamental limits of the aircraft and passengers' safety, while documenting lessons learned for continuous improvement.
EP 75 - Talk with Lt Gen Charles R. Davis, USAF (Ret) - Part 2: Flight Testing
Q: What would you tell a newly graduated test pilot to prepare them for the cockpit and the test environment?
Stay true to the purpose of flight test—safety and capability—while collecting and presenting data with clear, credible reasoning and a plan to navigate problems to safe conclusions.
EP 74 - Talk with Lt Gen Charles R. Davis, USAF (Ret)
Q: What are some differences between working in flight test with the Air Force and other services?
There's a difference in supporting infrastructure and expertise between the branches, which influences how flight tests are conducted.
EP 74 - Talk with Lt Gen Charles R. Davis, USAF (Ret)
Q: Was it easier giving bad news as a young line test pilot or as a PEO?
I think it got easier in the sense of delivery as I learned to give solutions that came with the bad news, rather than just the bad news itself.
EP 74 - Talk with Lt Gen Charles R. Davis, USAF (Ret)
Q: What do you think have been your keys to success in the flight test world?
My keys to success include delivering honest feedback and ensuring that the focus remains on safety for everyone involved.

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A safety-focused interview show that centers on flight test, aviation safety culture, and real-world incident response. Episodes frequently feature retired generals, veteran test pilots, flight-test engineers, and safety professionals who share first-hand experiences from military and civilian aviation programs, as well as cross-domain insights from high-stakes operations. Common threads include lessons learned in test programs, risk management, safety culture, and the evolving role of technology—such as AI tools and simulators—in preventing oversights. The show often blends historical context with practical guidance for future test activities, making it a valuable listen for practitioners, program managers, and sponsors seeking deep, techn... more

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7. Mike Saunders
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