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Topic of the Month November E/AB Flight Testing

Topic of the Month November E/AB Flight Testing. Welcome. Exits Restrooms Emergency Evacuation Breaks Sponsor Acknowledgment Other information. Overview . E/AB Accidents Loss of Control Work Group Recommendations Flight Test Guidance Any of us may become a test pilot.

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Topic of the Month November E/AB Flight Testing

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  1. Topic of the MonthNovemberE/AB Flight Testing

  2. Welcome • Exits • Restrooms • Emergency Evacuation • Breaks • Sponsor Acknowledgment • Other information

  3. Overview • E/AB Accidents • Loss of Control Work Group Recommendations • Flight Test Guidance • Any of us may become a test pilot

  4. Fatal LOC Accidents 2001-2010

  5. Fatal Accidents • Standard Aircraft 2.0 / 100,000 Hrs. • Amateur built Aircraft 4.2 / 100,000 Hrs. • First 50 hours of flight in Experimental/Amateur Built Aircraft are particularly hazardous • Transition Training can make this period much safer. • Flight Testing Programs are essential to success.

  6. Read the book (POH) • Aircraft Limitations • Performance Charts • Speeds for safe operation • Weight & balance • Mission planning • Emergency procedures • Systems

  7. Write the book • Aircraft Limitations • Performance Charts • Speeds for safe operation • Weight & balance • Mission planning • Emergency procedures • Systems

  8. But I don’t build airplanes. • Do you fly, ride in, or maintain them?

  9. Manufactured Aircraft • Are also tested for: • Type certification • Modifications, upgrades, improvements • Avionics and instrument certification • Post maintenance checks

  10. Any Aircraft • Changes add up:

  11. The Flight Test Plan

  12. The Flight Test Program

  13. Putting it all together

  14. Find a Test Pilot • Experienced and current in make & model • Prior flight test experience • Familiar with Flight Test Plan

  15. Canards & Ultralights

  16. Questions?

  17. Topic of the MonthNovember E/AB Flight Testing

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