C-5M undergoes ‘super’ upgrade at Edwards

The silhouette of an aircrew member from the 9th Airlift Squadron can be seen as they prepare to remove a power cart from a C-5M Super Galaxy for a test sortie April 26, 2013, in support of C-5M Super Galaxy Block 3.5.2 software upgrade testing. The C-5M Block 3.5.2 software upgrade is intended to correct 72 deficiency reports that were documented during previous C-5M test programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jet Fabara)

Edwards test team extends KC-135 capabilities

This KC-10 was just one of the many airframes that were used to test the KC-135 Block 45 systems upgrades in order to mitigate capability gaps and improve overall KC-135 shortcomings in reliability, maintainability and supportability. The 418th Flight Test Squadron was just one of 11 units that were involved in the testing that ended April 2013. (Courtesy photo)

Indian C-17 418th FLTS

The first C-17 heavy-lift aircraft built for the Indian Air Force touches down on Runway 22L. The 418th Flight Test Squadron will begin aircraft inspection and routine flight testing for the next two months. (U.S. Air Force by Jet Fabara)

Indian C-17 418th FLTS

The first C-17 heavy-lift aircraft built for the Indian Air Force arrived at Edwards Jan. 22. The 418th Flight Test Squadron will begin aircraft inspection and routine flight testing for the next two months. (U.S. Air Force by Jet Fabara)

F-35 'pushes the envelope'

David Nelson, Lockheed Martin F-35 chief test pilot, flew AF-4 during High Angle of Attack testing Dec. 5, 2012, over Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. This was the first intentional departure of the F-35A. (Photo by Tom Reynolds/Lockheed Martin)

F-35 'pushes the envelope'

The F-35A, AF-4, can be seen outfitted with a spin recovery chute (SRC) during High Angle of Attack testing accomplished by the F-35 Integrated Test Force team at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. (Photo by Darin Russell/Lockheed Martin)