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SETP Foundation

The main purposes of the SETP Foundation are to receive funds, articles, memorabilia, written records, oral records, reports, photographs and other artifacts of historical significance relating to test pilots and their profession; conducting educational symposia and disseminating educational materials; enhancing the professional knowledge of test pilots, astronauts, cosmonauts and other aerospace professionals in the field of research and development for the purpose of increasing the safety and efficiency of flight test; and documenting the history and accomplishments of test pilots and related data, and preserving the history of the Parent Organization, and other pilots and flight crew who have contributed to the knowledge and advancement of the flight test profession including all research and development activities. The purposes shall also include the preservation, display, and safekeeping of such history and use of the historical archives and data to support the efforts of education and flight test safety for the future generations of flight test personnel.

Description of Activities

Four symposia will be held annually, focusing on promoting air safety by presenting pilots’ opinions; evaluating the adequacy of flight equipment; exchanging information for the development of improved testing techniques; providing education concerning techniques of escape and survival; discussion regarding newly experienced phenomena in the realm of flight; and fostering an interchange of information related to flight test lessons learned in order to reduce potential mishaps.

Programs will be developed to stimulate interest in the engineering sciences leading to aviation careers through scholarships and/or other projects among young people.

Annual workshops will be conducted to provide an open forum where test safety issues can be presented, discussed and probed with other members and disciplines of the aerospace community; promote and provide education regarding flight safety to reduce the risk of mishap; promote risk reduction management and assimilate the information in a computer based system to provide world-wide access for educational purposes; and to share “best practices” with the entire aerospace community.

Document and record oral/video history of test pilots, astronauts, aircraft designers, etc. for possible development into a documentary series for public viewing. The material will become part of a permanent public access library.

Develop an aerospace center with direct education benefits to grow a highly skilled aeronautical work force.

Publish proceedings of educational seminars and workshops and technical articles on aeronautical programs to be shared with aeronautical universities and the general public.

The SETP Foundation expects to acquire museum quality collectibles, which will be handled in accordance with Article 9, pages 11 and 12 of the Bylaws.

The Foundation’s Tax Identification Number is 32-0188969 and contributions are considered charitable donations. Contributions can be mailed to: