Welcome to SETP
Introduction
The Society of Experimental Test Pilots is an international organization that seeks to promote air safety and contributes to aeronautical advancement by promoting sound aeronautical design and development; interchanging ideas, thoughts and suggestions of the members, assisting in the professional development of experimental pilots, and providing scholarships and aid to members and the families of deceased members.
SETP Election of Officers Results for 2025-2026
The votes are in. The results of the SETP Election of Officers to serve on the 2025/2026 Board of Directors are:
William "Condor" Koyama (AF) was elected as President-Elect. Condor will assume the Office of President of the Society in September 2026.
Dan Hinson (F) was elected as Vice President
Klas Ohman (AF) was elected as Secretary
Michael Lippert (M) was elected as Treasurer
Glenn Graham (AF) was elected as Legal Officer
Once again, I’d like to thank everyone that ran on the ballot. The next step in our procedure is to elect section leadership. I encourage all our Members to consider serving SETP locally. Section Chairpersons will then appoint Section Representatives who, along with Officer-appointed Technical Advisers, will complete the 19-member Board of Directors to be installed during our Annual Business Meeting in Anaheim on 27 September 2025.
Congratulations,
Kelly Latimer (F)
Chair, Nominating Committee and
President-Elect 2024-2025
SETP Fellows Class of 2025!
Congratulations to the SETP Fellows Class of 2025! Please join us as we congratulate the following individuals who have reached this distinguished honor within the Society at the 69th Annual Symposium & Banquet on 24-27 September 2025! For more information on this event and to book your room reservation ASAP to ensure you receive the group rate, please click HERE.
SETP Fellows Class of 2025
Arnold Bunch
Dan Canin
Wolfram Cornelius
Patrick Duffy
William Fell
Ed Grabman
William Koyama
Colin Miller
Mikael Seidl
Martin Shubert
Andrew Soundy
John Tougas
Honorary Fellow Inductees
Bryan Allen
Jared Isaacman
Kincheloe & Doolittle Nominations - Deadline is 31 July 2025
Kincheloe and Doolittle Award nominations are now being accepted. Deadline of 31 July 2025.
NOTE: If submitting a nomination, you must use the appropriate award nomination form we have provided below.
Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.
Click HERE for the Kincheloe Award Nomination Form.
Click HERE for the Doolittle Award Nomination Form.
2026 European Symposium - SAVE THE DATE
2026 European Symposium
Edinburgh, Scotland
Make it Edinburgh - watch now!
More details on the 2025 - 54th European Symposium in Toulouse, France (23-26 June 2025) can be found HERE
Special Business Meeting
THE SOCIETY OF EXPERIMENTAL TEST PILOTS
SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING
DATE:
Thursday, 27 March 2025
PLACE:
John P. Eliopulos Hellenic Center
43404 30th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93536
TIME:
Following the conclusion of the West Coast Symposium at approximately 3:45pm. There is no cost to attend the Special Business Meeting portion of the day. However, if you are interested in attending the West Coast Symposium, please click HERE for more information on this event.
The SETP Nominating Committee has prepared a slate of officers for 2025/2026 from eligible Members, Associate Fellows and Fellows of the Society. As required by our Constitution, the Nominating Committee now calls a special business meeting to afford the membership an opportunity to make additional nominations from the floor. Those nominated from the floor must have been contacted in advance to determine that they would be willing and able to serve if elected. The proposed slate is as follows:
For President-Elect:
William Koyama (AF), Northrop Grumman
Justin Paines (F)
For Vice President:
Dan Hinson (F), Textron Aviation
Jameel Janjua (AF), Virgin Galactic
For Secretary:
Bernhard Berset (F), armasuisse
Klas Ohman (AF), The Boeing Company
For Treasurer:
LtCol Michael Lippert, USMC (M)
Rusty Lowry (AF), ABSI Defense
For Legal Officer:
James Bieryla (AF), Dept. of the Air Force
Glenn Graham (AF), Stratolaunch
Your support is essential in order to establish a quorum of 25 eligible voting Members! (Eligible voters are full Members, Associate Fellows & Fellows)
Leadership Transition at International Test Pilots School
