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  • Col. John Paul Stapp sits in the control carriage of an experimental test vehicle. His work in aerospace medicine and human deceleration research helped advance aviation safety and crash-survivability testing. (Courtesy photo) Col. John Paul Stapp sits in the control carriage of an experimental test vehicle. His work in aerospace medicine and human deceleration research helped advance aviation safety and crash-survivability testing. (Courtesy photo)
    From Rocket Sleds to Safer Flight: The Test Legacy of Col. John P. Stapp

    Katie Winn
  • A Calspan Corporation crew tow out the X-62 VISTA ahead of multiple test flights supporting HAVE HEAT and HAVE HOLIDAYS for the Air Force Test Pilot School and industry partners at Edwards Air Force Base, California, April 22, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lindsey Iniguez). A Calspan Corporation crew tow out the X-62 VISTA ahead of multiple test flights supporting HAVE HEAT and HAVE HOLIDAYS for the Air Force Test Pilot School and industry partners at Edwards Air Force Base, California, April 22, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lindsey Iniguez).
    X-62 VISTA sets precedents with Mission Systems Upgrades, aligns human researchers with AI development for the warfighter

    Chase Kohler
  • A T-7A Red Hawk departs Edwards Air Force Base on June 25, 2026, marking the first joint test sortie with both developmental and operational test aircrew aboard. The milestone positions the Airpower Foundations Combined Test Force at Edwards to begin combined developmental and operational test flights, ultimately accelerating capability for the warfighter. (Air Force photo by Christian Raterman) A T-7A Red Hawk departs Edwards Air Force Base on June 25, 2026, marking the first joint test sortie with both developmental and operational test aircrew aboard. The milestone positions the Airpower Foundations Combined Test Force at Edwards to begin combined developmental and operational test flights, ultimately accelerating capability for the warfighter. (Air Force photo by Christian Raterman)
    Early OT flying brings T-7A closer to operational use

    By Katherine C. Gandara
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    Futures Flight builds own autonomous aerial system

    By Samuel King Jr.
  • A YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft fires an AIM-120 weapon in secluded airspace over the Mojave Desert. The live-fire test of the YFQ-44 aircraft is the latest milestone in the rapid development of safe and effective CCA operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jennifer Healy) A YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft fires an AIM-120 weapon in secluded airspace over the Mojave Desert. The live-fire test of the YFQ-44 aircraft is the latest milestone in the rapid development of safe and effective CCA operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jennifer Healy)
    Air Force conducts live-fire test for Collaborative Combat Aircraft

    Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

   

Edwards - News

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    Rogers dry lake might get a little wet this winter
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    Behind the rank: Meet the new 412th EWG commander
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    TALON internship program connects ROTC cadets with flight test mission

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    AEDC at 75: Eight days after acceptance, J-5 roared to life
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    AEDC Velocity Alliance advances modernization for future test needs

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    AEDC at 75: Early test evaluates durability of pilot clothing, equipment

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    Weapons loaders get heated in August competition
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    Additional guidance implementing changes in response to SECWAR memorandums

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