June 24, 2008 418th FLTS, Boeing upgrade two C-130 cockpits The 418th Flight Test Squadron together with the Boeing Company are currently conducting communication, navigation, radar and air data testing on two C-130 Hercules aircraft here as part of the Avionics Modernization Program. The AMP upgrade includes replacement of the aircraft's 1960s era
Oct. 23, 2012 419th FLTS crowned kings of court The 419th Flight Test Squadron celebrates after winning the 2012 Edwards Intramural Volleyball Championship game Oct. 18. The 419th FLTS volleyball team defeated the 412th Operations Group after playing three sets with a score of 23-25, 25-21 and 15-11 in order to win the championship. The
July 10, 2007 419th FLTS defeats 95th CG, clinches championship title Revenge is a dish best served cold. That's what 419th Flight Test Squadron has been pondering after they lost to 95th Communications Group during last year's intramural volleyball championship. This time around, the 419th FLTS exacted its revenge to 95th CG and clinched the title during the
Feb. 23, 2007 419th FLTS demonstrates Sniper pod capability The 419th Flight Test Squadron recently completed its initial developmental testing of the Sniper pod installed on a B-1B Lancer here. The Sniper pod, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, is an advanced targeting pod with multi-sensor capability and allows the operator to positively identify
Aug. 6, 2009 419th FLTS flies first B-1 sortie after FIDL upgrade The 419th Flight Test Squadron conducted the first functional check sortie of a B-1B Lancer which ended two years of modifications to the aircraft on Edwards AFB July 30. The B-1 was upgraded with the Fully Integrated Data Link that allows the aircraft to communicate quickly with others in the
May 14, 2014 419th FLTS welcomes new commander Col. Rodney Todaro (left), 412th Operations Group commander, hands the 419th Flight Test Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Michael Williams, incoming 412th FLTS commander, signifying the official change of command for the squadron during a ceremony at Hangar 1210 on May 9, 2014. Colonel Williams assumed
Feb. 9, 2017 419th offers inaugural CTF immersion tour The first Monday of the month is considered training day for most units at Edwards AFB. Feb. 6 was no different, but this training day offered something new to Team Edwards. More than 60 Team Edwards members gathered at South Base for an immersion tour of the 419th Flight Test Squadron and the
Oct. 4, 2019 420th Flight Test Squadron reactivated to support B-21 Raider testing at Edwards The 420th Flight Test Squadron was reactivated following an assumption of command ceremony here Oct. 4. The squadron will plan, test, analyze and report on all flight and ground testing of the B-21 Raider.
Jan. 24, 2013 44 Airmen pin on next rank Team Edwards started off 2013 by promoting 44 Airmen during the monthly enlisted promotion ceremony at the Conference Center Jan. 31. Congratulations to all who have taken the next step in their Air Force careers!To Chief Master Sgt.:Senior Master Sgt. Michael J. Bella, AMC Test and Evaluation
Jan. 21, 2014 44 captains, lieutenants selected for TPS Forty-four Air Force captains and first lieutenants have been selected as primary or alternate U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School program attendees, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Jan. 17."Officers selected will fill classes beginning in July this year, said Maj. Miles Middleton, AFPC