This course was simply outstanding and more than worth the investment in both time and money. The explanation of both basic and highly advanced techniques wa...
Read MoreThis course was simply outstanding and more than worth the investment in both time and money. The explanation of both basic and highly advanced techniques was well pitched with great context for an aerospace professional with an undergraduate engineering background. The practical examples given of test programs were both fascinating on their own and well integrated into the course material. The wealth of written resources provided will be of use to me for years to come. The course provided this student a large boost to my skillset and a suite of tools I can apply to my job as a Technical Pilot/Manager at a major airline.
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Course Welcome
Before we begin... a pre-course survey.
Introduction to the Importance of Flight Test
FREE PREVIEWImportance of Flight Test - Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (Auto GCAS)
Program Requirements and Mission Need
Plan-Execute-Analyze-Report (PEAR) Flight Test Process
Example project: Evaluation of an Automobile
Introduction to Systems Engineering for Flight Test
Scientific Method for Flight Test - Predict Test Validate
Systems Theory for Flight Test - Abstraction and Modeling
Real world example - Automatic Air Collision Avoidance System (Auto ACAS)
Systems Theory Applied to Auto ACAS
Example Systems Engineering Project
Flight Test Tech Talk: Systems Engineering Applied to a Real-World Project
Introduction to Planning for Flight Test
Test planning resources and key concepts
Test Plan Content: Test Objectives
Test Plan Content: Measures of Performance
Test Plan Content: Evaluation Criteria, Test Methodology, and Real-World Examples
Introduction to Safety Planning for Flight Test - Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (Auto GCAS)
Flight Test Risk Management
Flight Test Safety Resources
Flight Test Safety Process: Hazard Identification
Flight Test Safety Process: Mitigations, Corrective Actions, and Documentation
Introduction to Flight Test Execution
Concepts for Test Conduct
Communications Plan
Preflight Predictions and Flight Test Continuation Criteria
Diving Maneuvers and Time Safety Margin
Test Card Design Principles
Test Card Content
Control Room Screen Principles
Control Room Screen Design
"This course has been invaluable in applying principles of flight testing engineering and test piloting to my current role. I eagerly anticipate more learning opportunities from Jessica in the future. As the saying goes, "Flight test engineering is an art, science, and economics," and I am committed to contributing to the future of Aerospace with the knowledge and experience gained."
- Aerospace Engineer/ Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer (UAVs)
"An absolutely amazing, well structured and informative course. So glad I was part of it. Hoping for more in the future"
- Private Pilot and Engineering Intern
"I recently completed a course on Flight Test from Jessica Peterson. It was very enlightening and engaging. It's already been impactful in my research. Thanks Jessica "STING" Peterson for a great course!"
- PhD Student
"Thank you for sharing such a vast amount of knowledge on flight testing. Especially the concept of TSM (Time Safety Margin) has been eye opening, and very relevant to display flying."
- Airshow Specialist and Management
"I really enjoyed the class, you presented a ton of info in a short time and had great course materials and visuals. I learned a lot!"
- Air Traffic Control Specialist
"Thank you so much Jessica "STING" Peterson ! I really enjoyed all of the material, and I found the sessions about Test Card Preparation and Data Analysis Methods super helpful. I hope to take another course with you soon"
- Aerospace Engineer
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The “Flight Test Foundations” course provides an understanding of the fundamental components involved with planning, executing, analyzing, and reporting on a flight test program. The course will begin with a real-world flight test vignette, introducing the importance of flight test and the plan/execute/analyze/report (PEAR) cycle. Next, a systems engineering approach will be presented, introducing the concept of problem decomposition, requirement traceability, test planning, risk identification, and resource provisioning. To apply these concepts, students are given the opportunity to plan, execute, analyze, and report on a simple automobile cruise control and speedometer test project. The course continues with a detailed look at test planning and risk identification, providing real-world flight test examples. Next, flight test execution and test conduct will be covered to include test methodology, communication plans, determination of safety abort parameters, and use of test execution tools. Design principles and best practices for the creation of test execution tools will be detailed for development of control room screens and test cards. Flight test analysis methods will be introduced with methods for accessing, processing, and saving aircraft flight data with sample data sets and basic analysis tools provided. Finally, the course will detail technical reporting concepts to include technical writing basics, presentation of data, and technical presentation techniques.
Understand the various phases of a flight test program, Plan/Execute/Analyze/Report, from program initiation to final technical reporting.
Explain the key concepts for successful test planning to include the importance of requirement traceability, the elements of a test plan, and the composition of a test team.
Understand the elements of test safety planning, risk identification and management, and hazard mitigation.
Gain experience with test conduct concepts to include test methodology, communication plans, monitoring safety parameters, and test execution tools such as control room screens and test cards.
Gain foundational skills for analyzing flight test data by applying basic tools for accessing, processing, and saving aircraft flight data.
Learn the ability to communicate technical content through data presentation, verbal reports, and written technical reports.
Apply a Systems Engineering philosophy to problem decomposition and risk identification for a sample real-world flight test vignette.
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Over 25 hours of on-demand video
Practical instruction from a leading expert in flight test engineering
Access on mobile device, tablet, or computer
Test plan and test card templates with example test scenarios
22 references, including "Introduction to Flight Test Engineering", "Flight Test Safety and Risk Management ", and many more
Certificate of completion
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Daedalus Aerospace provides training and tools for aerospace professionals, with on-demand courses in flight test planning/execution, risk management, and data analytics. Our courses communicate the same concepts taught at accredited test pilot schools and used by leading flight test centers. Learn the principles, tools and processes used by flight test professionals, without the travel and high cost of in-person training. Few have opportunity to attend a test pilot school, but you and your team can benefit from the same knowledge.
Expert Instruction: Taught by a leading flight test engineering instructor.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Covering all the fundamental flight test concepts.
Flexible Learning: Access course modules on-demand to learn at your own pace.
Practical application: Directly relevant to developing the future of flight.
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