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April 15, 2024
AFRL-developed physiological monitoring system undergoes flight tests

An Air Force Research Laboratory-developed physiological monitoring system for pilots completed a series of F-16 flight tests March 4-17, 2024, at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, or TPS, at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
July 18, 2023
412th Test Wing Glider Orientation Program takes off for inaugural flight

A group of 412th Test Wing engineers became the first group to take part in the Wing’s Glider Orientation Program after their inaugural flight from Mountain Valley Airport, Tehachapi, June 22.
May 5, 2023
The Human Factor: The Final Flight of an Aerospace Physiologist

The doctor at the forefront of Model Based Human Systems Integration reflects on his 20-year-long career and it's impact on the Air Force.
May 2, 2023
Week-long immersion brings Flight Test to life for USAFA cadets

A group of U.S. Air Force Academy cadets were given an opportunity to live the life of a flight test pilot for a week with the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School on Edwards AFB, recently. The students, all enrolled at the Academy’s Aeronautical Engineering 456 Flight Test Techniques class, spent a
Oct. 19, 2022
A Thunderous Return: USAF Thunderbirds Commander returns to where it all started

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, performs precision aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world. Being a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, Lt. Col. Justin Elliot, USAF
Sept. 30, 2022
Orange Flag, USAF TPS collaborate for the first time to test kill-web integration

Orange Flag, Air Force Test Center’s all-domain, large force test series focused on advanced technology, kill-web integration and analysis, returned with its third iteration in 2022 Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Sept 14.
July 30, 2021
NF-16D VISTA becomes X-62A

The NF-16D Variable In-flight Simulator Aircraft (VISTA) has been redesignated as the X-62A, effective June 14, 2021.
March 8, 2021
AFTC honors Women's History Month: interview with Col. Sebrina Pabon

Air Force Test Center continues to honor women throughout the Command with a question and answer focused interview highlighting the first female U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Commandant, Col. Sebrina Pabon.
Dec. 11, 2020
First Space Test Fundamentals course begins in January

Selection board results announced Dec. 10.
March 20, 2019
New VISTA paint scheme gets artist's approval

Renowned aviation artist Mike Machat officially endorsed his latest work for the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School March 7 when he applied his signature to the school’s NF-16D VISTA in-flight simulator.The VISTA is sporting a new paint scheme designed by Machat. The one-of-a-kind aircraft is a staple

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