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SPINAL TAP, Test Management Project, USAF Test Pilot School

The test management project SPINAL TAP, short for Science Project in Aircraft Laboratory, Tufted Aircraft Panels, began last December hoping to investigate the phenomenon with flow visibility on a tufted vertical tail. Two sorties were videotaped from a C-12 chase aircraft, allowing the team to review data and visually identify how the tail of the aircraft responded during the various airspeeds and aircraft configurations. (Air Force Photo by Chris Neil)
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Modern mobility still a mission for Maj. Gen. James Baginski, USAF (retired)

Col. Noel Zamot, commandant, USAF Test Pilot School, presented Maj. Gen. James I. Baginski, USAF (retired) with a commander's coin after the general presentation spoke to TPS students about the critical role of air mobility and it's unique history Jan. 20. Even after retirement and 30 years of service, General Baginski continues to work on improving the Air Force's global airlift capability. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Laura Mowry)
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TPS

Staff Sgt. Leopold Douglas, a member of the Blue Eagle Honor Guard, recognizes an empty seat and place setting, always left vacant to remember POWs and MIAs, during the USAF Test Pilot School graduation in Hangar 1414, Dec. 10. Twenty-three students graduated from Class 11A. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rob Densmore)
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TPS Graduation

USAF Test Pilot School graduates, their family, friends and colleagues gather in Hangar 1414 to celebrate Class 11A’s graduation, Dec. 10. Twenty-three students from the USAF, U.S. Navy, French Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force completed the course, receiving a Master of Science in Flight Test Engineering. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rob Densmore)
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TPS Graduation

Twenty-three Master of Science in Flight Test Engineering degrees rest on a table before they’re presented to each U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School graduate in a graduation ceremony, Dec. 10. Class 11A, comprised of officers from the USAF, U.S. Navy, French Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force, completed nearly a year-long course where they learned to develop, test and evaluate the newest aircraft and weapons systems. (Air Force photo by Rob Densmore)
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TPS 10B Graduating class

Capt. David Heinz, United States Air Force Test Pilot School Class 10B student, reads data displayed on a computer screen behind the cockpit of a C-12. He and 23 other students of Class 10B will receive Masters of Science in Flight Test Engineering when they graduate June 11. (Air Force photo)
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TPS 10B 2011

Members of the United States Air Force Test Pilot School Class 10B pose in front of the school. The students will graduate June 11, and receive a Master of Science degree in Flight Test Engineering. (Air Force photo)
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TPS Mirage 2000

Members of the United States Air Force Test Pilot School Class 10B pose in front of a French Air Force Mirage 2000. The students flew in a variety of aircraft, both foreign and domestic, as part of their curriculum. Twenty-four students will graduate June 11, and receive a Master of Science degree in Flight Test Engineering. (Air Force photo)
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Astronauts visit TPS

NASA astronauts Alvin Drew (left) and Steve Lindsey talk to United States Air Force Test Pilot School students during a visit to Edwards April 26. Mr. Drew and Mr. Lindsey stopped by TPS before heading to NASA‘s Dryden Flight Research Center to discuss space shuttle Discovery‘s final mission (STS-133), which concluded March 9 with a successful landing at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (Air Force photo by Kate Blais)
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TSP SHINE AWARD

Along with the 2008 Lt. Col. Anthony Shine Fighter Pilot Award, Capt. Timothy J. Spaulding was also presented a knife by Colleen Shine, Colonel Shine's daughter. Her father collected knives. The Shine Award is given to an outstanding fighter pilot every year who is both excellent in flying fighters and in community involvement. (Air Force photo by Michael Yncera)
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TPS Change of Command

Col. Noel Zamot speaks to a standing-room only crowd in the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School's Dick Scobee Auditorium as Col. Dawn M. Dunlop, 412th Test Wing commander, and Col. Terry M. Luallen look on from the stage. Colonel Zamot assumed the role of 39th commandant of the TPS from Colonel Luallen July 7. (Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit)
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Wolfenbarger two

Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger, Air Force Materiel Command vice commander, attended the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Senior Executive Short Course June 15-18. General Wolfenbarger visited Edwards from AFMC headquarters at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. During her visit she was given briefings from base leadership as well as attending the TPS course. (Air Force photo by Chad Bellay)
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Wolfenbarger

Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger, Air Force Materiel Command vice commander, receives instructions on controlling a parachute with four-line steering. General Wolfenbarger visited Edwards June 15-18 to attend the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Senior Executive Short Course and to meet with base leadership. (Air Force photo by Chad Bellay)
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TPS increases bandwidth

A newly installed antenna sits atop the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. The antenna is part of a new aeronautical telemetry ground system. The system will allow airborne data to be transferred to the ground in the C-band frequency range in addition to the L-and S-band frequency ranges used by the current system. The new tri-band system will increase bandwidth and allow more frequencies to be used by both the community and Edwards. (Courtesy photo)
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Portrait of Maj. Mark "Dash" Graziano hangs in front of the "A" classroom at the USAF Test Pilot School.

A portrait of Maj. Mark "Dash" Graziano hangs in front of the entrance to the Alpha classroom at the USAF Test Pilot School. The TPS held a ceremony March 19 to dedicate the classroom to Major Graziano.
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TSP Classroom dedicated to Maj. Mark "Dash" Graziano

Maj. Jeffrey Kennedy, USAF TPS branch chief, systems and F-16 instructor pilot, helps Helen Graziano hang a portrait of her son, Maj. Mark "Dash" Graziano, in front of the entrance to TPS Alpha classroom. The classroom was dedicated to Major Graziano, who died March 21, 2009 when his T-38A Talon crashed during a flight-test mission.
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F, C, R ? > Freedom!

Col.(ret) Frank Borman, Test Pilot School graduation guest speaker, stands before the audience June 13. The graduating class received a masters degree in Flight Test Engineering. In his speech, Colonel Borman addressed Family, Country and Religion, things he said are the reason we fly. (Air Force photo/Mike Yncera)
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Team Edwards celebrates TPS pilot's life

A missing-man formation flies over Edwards during a memorial service for Maj. Mark Graziano May 28. Major Graziano, U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Class 09-A student, died May 21 when his T-38 Talon crashed nine miles north of Edwards in the Mojave Desert during a student-test mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Cassidy)
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Team Edwards celebrates TPS pilot's life

Team Edwards gathers at hangar 1207 during a memorial service for Maj. Mark Graziano May 28. Major Graziano, U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Class 09-A student, died May 21 when his T-38 Talon crashed nine miles north of Edwards in the Mojave Desert during a student-test mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Cassidy)
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U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School graduates Class 08A

The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Class 08A graduated in a ceremony at Club Muroc Dec. 13. The school's 149th class received Master of Science in Flight Engineering degree upon completion of this course. (Courtesy photo)
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