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EP 81 - Training Test Pilots Part 2

October 1, 2026 · 16 min

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…
EP 80 - Training Test Pilots

August 27, 2026 · 19 min

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…
EP 79 - Wide Right at Night and a VTO that's a NO GO! What would you have done?

July 30, 2026 · 17 min

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…
EP 78 - On Condition What Would I have Done?

June 30, 2026 · 16 min

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…
EP 77 - A Man's Gotta Know His Limitations

May 28, 2026 · 22 min

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…

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EP 76 – Pinto Talks Testing and a Contest

April 16, 2026 · 21 min

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…
EP 75 - Talk with Lt Gen Charles R. Davis, USAF (Ret) - Part 2: Flight Testing

March 25, 2026 · 17 min

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…
EP 74 - Talk with Lt Gen Charles R. Davis, USAF (Ret)

February 19, 2026 · 17 min

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…
EP 73 - Batten Down the Hatches Part 2

January 21, 2026 · 23 min

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…
EP 72 - Batten Down the Hatches...and Boot up the AI Part 1

December 11, 2025 · 24 min

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…
Ep 71 - Critical Incident Response Part 2

November 5, 2025 · 13 min

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…
EP 70 - Critical Incident Response Part 1

October 2, 2025 · 20 min

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…

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About the show

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 from Symposia, interviews, panel discussions and much more). The FTSC is officially chartered by the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP) Foundation. This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting: http://www.time2climb.com