The Society of Experimental Test Pilots is proud to announce the
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Herman R. Salmon Technical Publications Award
(Sponsored by Symbolic Displays)
For the Best Technical Paper published in Cockpit during the Past Year
“Education, Ethics and Flight Test: First Flight to Approval of a Bristell NG5 at Cranfield University”
Guy Gratton (AF), Cranfield University
Arun Damodaran, Cranfield University
Wayne Precious, Azure Flight Training Centre
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Ray E. Tenhoff Award
(Sponsored by Aerospace Services International)
For the Most Outstanding Paper Presented at the SETP Symposium
“Real-Time Evaluation in Gripen E Spin Testing”
Henrik Wänseth (AF), Saab AB
Christian Slettebo, Saab AB
(L - R) SETP President Kelly Latimer (F), Henrik Wänseth (AF) and Christian Slettebo
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Joseph W. Ozier η Eta Award
(Sponsored by Lockheed Martin)
For the Paper Which Best Exhibits Advancements in Flight Testing Efficiency and Effectiveness Presented at the SETP Symposium
“Initial Flight Test Results of a Universal Ground Collision Avoidance System: Or, What Can You Get for the Price of a White Castle Burger These Days?”
Mark Skoog, Level 5 Autonomy Labs
Scott Howe (M), Level 5 Autonomy Labs
Mark Chivers (M), ITPS Canada
David Sizoo (M), David Sizoo Aviation Consulting
(L - R) Mark Chivers (M), SETP President Kelly Latimer (F), Award Presenter Telin Ozier and Mark Skoog
Scott Howe (M)
David Sizoo (M)
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Javier Arango Memorial Award
(Sponsored by Safe Flight Instrument Corporation)
For the Paper Which Best Reflects Historical Aircraft and Human Machine Interface
“The Safety Paradox: Flight Testing Pegasus”
Ed Grabman (F), Bombardier
Ryan Grabman, Bombardier
(L - R) Ed Grabman (F), SETP President Kelly Latimer (F) and Ryan Grabman
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J. H. Doolittle Award
(Sponsored by Northrop Grumman)
For Excellence in the Technical Management or Engineering Aspects of Aerospace Technology
Greg Morris (AF), Scaled Composites
(L - R) SETP President Kelly Latimer (F), Greg Morris (AF) of Scaled Composites, Col Jimmy Doolittle III, USAF (Ret) (F) and Award Presenter Bob Hood (F) of Northrop Grumman
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Iven C. Kincheloe Award
(Sponsored by Lockheed Martin)
In Recognition of Outstanding Professional Accomplishment in the Conduct of Flight Testing During the Past Year
David Nils Larson (F), NASA
X 59 Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) Demonstrator
(L - R) SETP President Kelly Latimer (F), David Nils Larson (F), Jeannine Kincheloe, Iven Kincheloe III, Award Presenter Matt Higer (M) of Lockheed Martin
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2026 Fellows
Claus Dalum
Andy Edgell
Joseph Edwards
Kevin Gross
Venu Kolal
Michael Masucci
Timothy McDonald
Andrew McFarland
Michael Meier
Klas Ohman
Rickey Simmons
Thomas Tilden
Mark Ward
Rhys Williams
(L - R) SETP President Kelly Latimer, Rhys Williams, Mark Ward, Thomas Tilden, Rick Simmons, Klas Ohman, Michael Meier, Andrew McFarland, Timothy McDonald, Michael Masucci, Venu Kolal, Kevin Gross, Joseph Edwards, Andy Edgell, Claus Dalum
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Shaking of the Stick
William "Condor" Koyama (F)
SETP President 2026/2027
(L - R) 2025/2026 SETP President Kelly Latimer (F) and 2026/2027 SETP President William Koyama (F)
All photos from the Annual Symposium & Banquet will be posted to the SETP website soon.
An email will be sent informing you of their availability.