The Society of Experimental Test Pilots

1. The Society of Experimental Test Pilots

2. History Began on 14 September 1955 when six civilian test pilots met for lunch at a cafe near Edwards Air Force Base on California's high desert. They determined the groups should be "dedicated to assist in the development of superior aircraft." Seventeen pilots attended the first organized meeting of the "Testy Test Pilots Society" on 29 September 1955. This name was to be short-lived, however, as it was changed to “The Society of Experimental Test Pilots” at the second meeting on 13 October 1955. SETP History Video - Click Here

3. SETP Vision and Mission SETP Vision To be the recognized world leader in promoting safety, communication and education in the design & flight test of aerospace vehicles and their related systems. To maintain a viable professional and prestigious international society for all test pilots and aerospace corporations. SETP Mission • Broaden professional relationships through the sharing of ideas and experiences which promote and enhance safety, communication and education. • Prevent accidents and loss of life by improving safety, design and flight test of aerospace vehicles and their related systems. • Provide a forum to disseminate information to those in the aerospace industry for the benefit of all aviation users.

4. SETP is a Global Organization Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Japan Korea Netherlands New Zealand Norway Russia China Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece India Israel Italy Singapore South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States

5. Membership Grades • Provisional Associate Member • Graduate of a Recognized Test Pilot School • Must Attain Associate Member Criteria Within 3 Years • No dues first year • Associate Member • Pilot or Copilot in Experimental or Developmental Testing for at least 6 months and at least 6 qualifying flights • Pilot in Production Flight Testing for at least 24 months (6 months credit if TPS graduate) • Pilot for Engineering Evalsfor at least 12 months (6 months credit if TPS graduate) • Pilot in Astronaut Training at least 12 months and TPS graduate • Member • Pilot in Experimental or Developmental Testing at least 12 months and 12 qualifying flights • Pilot Controlling Trajectory of Space Vehicle at least 50 miles up • Associate Fellow – Not less than ten years of Flight Test Experience • Fellow - Associate Fellow for one year or more and shall have attained a position of distinction in the field of  • experimental flight testing

6. Membership Statistics Corporate members 63

7. United States Sections

8. Benefits of Membership • Professional Society • Networking • Access to Knowledge • Scholarship Foundation • SETP Foundation

9. Membership Benefits • Professional Society Membership Benefits • Expand your professional network • Stay up to date and current on industry trends and developments • Broaden your knowledge

10. Membership Benefits SETP Non-Profit Foundation Supports SETP by providing flight test education, mentoring our youth, promoting flight test safety, and preserving flight test history USAF Flight Test Museum

11. Membership Benefits • NETWORKING • Industry Connectivity • Online Roster of individual and corporate members with search functions • Annual Symposia in US and abroad • Job Openings • Corporate and non corporate members can advertise job openings • Accessible via website or SETP LinkedIn page

12. Membership Benefits • Access to Knowledge and Technical Support • Portal to Flight Test Safety Committee & Database • Paper Data Base (1,555 papers, searchable, online) • Video Podcasts (symposia presentations >2009) • Oral Histories • Publications • Symposium Proceedings • COCKPIT Magazine • Newsletters, E-Mail Updates and Misc. Mailings

13. Membership Benefits • Non-Profit Scholarship Foundation • Provides educational assistance to children and families of deceased and disabled society members • Eligible Students: • Attending a 2/4-Year College/University, or Vocational/Trade School • Full-time or Part-Time Student • GPA ≥ 2.0 on a 4.0 Scale {C Average/Passing} • When the Eligible Students are Funded at 100% • Provide Financial Support for Educational Opportunities to the Legal Guardians of the Eligible Students • When the Legal Guardians are Funded at 100% • Provide Funding to the Eligible Students to Pursue Post Graduate Degrees • 170 students have benefited from this asset • Currently 12 children are receiving financial aid (U.S., Canada, New Zealand, Russia).

14. Website - www.setp.org

15. 2019 SETP Board of Directors Section Representatives

16. 2019 Events (1 MARCH 2019)

17. How Can I Join SETP? • You must be ACTIVELY ENGAGED in flight test activities! • Join as soon as you can, don’t postpone! • As a new Test Pilot School Graduate you can join SETP immediately by submitting the Provisional Associate Member (PAM) form • You can upgrade later as Associate Member (AM) or Member (M) when you have flown enough valid test sorties.

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