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.
Al Lawless
E-VTOL Flight Test Council Chair
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336-422-1093
If you are interested in volunteering to serve on this council please contact him directly.
E-VTOL Flight Test Council Hosts First Webinar
The newly formed Electric and VTOL FTC is up and running and will meet biweekly. We will be hosting a webinar open to all.
The attached mission statement was our first order of business and was followed by brainstorming activities to meet that mission.
Presenting will be Dave Webber, FAA researcher and FTE for Aircraft Certification/Standards development. He’ll discuss “surrogate UAM” (helicopter) flight testing to evaluate UAM vehicle characteristics and key interests including P&FQ, glidepath angles, and operating environments. This will address flight test investigations that NASA, the FAA and others conducted to set a path for urban air mobillity. Dave will share NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Campaign thought process and solicit comments, questions, ideas, concerns from fellow professionals.
All welcome to attend this free webinar, Tuesday 20 October, 11-noon Eastern time.
Join ‘my meeting’ from your computer, tablet, or smartphone
https://www.gotomeet.me/VerticalFlightSociety/evtol-flight-test-council
Alternately dial in using your phone with access code: 322-225-349
United States: +1 (312) 757-3117, United Kingdom: +44 20 3713 5011
The Society of Experimental Test Pilots is pleased to announce the
Virtual Symposium
24 - 25 September 2020
Click HERE to Review the Schedule and Register!
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Louise Cullinan is facilitating a 1-day virtual seminar for Critical Incident Response Recertification on Thursday, 27 August. This 6-hour session will begin at 1100 EST (0800 PST) and is open to all previously trained Critical Incident Response members. Ms. Cullinan is a certified ICISF (International Critical Incident and Stress Foundation) and former National Chair for CIRP (Critical Incident Response Program) with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).
This Lockheed Martin sponsored training is open to all SETP Members and CIRP affiliated peer counsellors with a maximum capacity for the virtual training of 40 participants. There is no fee and SETP encourages all those members who desire recertification for CIRP training to sign up. Details to connect to the event will be forwarded at a later data.
Please contact Billie Flynn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to RSVP and provide your contact information for this event.
The Flight Test Safety Database will be unavailable after Friday, 24 July 2020 until further notice for cyber security updates. If you have a data need please contact Glenn Graham at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We apologize for this interruption in service and greatly appreciate your patience in this matter.
The Society of Experimental Test Pilots is pleased to announce the Fellows Class of 2020. The Fellows’ recognition will be held during the SETP Virtual Symposium on Friday, 25 September. More information on this webinar will be announced soon. We hope you can join us!
Fellows Class of 2020
Eugene Arnold
Karol Bobko
Rodrigo Huete
Lee Johnson
Magnus Ljungdahl
Gordon McClymont
Justin Paines
David Palmer
James Payne
Didier Poisson
Robert Price
Les Ryan
Jeffrey Trang
The votes are in and the results of the SETP Election of Officers to serve on the 2020/2021 Board of Directors are as follows:
Nils Larson (F) was elected as President-Elect. Nils will assume the Office of President of the Society in September 2021.
Brian Sandberg (AF) was elected as Vice President.
John Tougas (AF) was elected as Secretary.
Andrew McFarland (AF) was elected as Treasurer.
Kerry Smith (M) was elected as Legal Officer.
Thank you to all the candidates for being willing to step up to the challenges and additional responsibilities of serving on your Board. I look forward to working on your behalf with this exceptional team!
Mike "Sting" Wallace (F)
2019/2020 SETP President-Elect
The Society of Experimental Test Pilots
44814 North Elm Avenue
Lancaster, California, 93534 USA
Phone 661.942.9574
Fax 661.940.0398
