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June 16, 2025
Modernization Mission Continues as TPS Welcomes New Commandant

U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School welcomed their newest commandant during the change of command ceremony, June 13, 2025, when Col. James Valpiani relinquished command to Col. Maryann Karlen, former Air Force Test Center deputy commander. Maj. Gen. Scott Cain, AFTC commander, officiated the event.
Feb. 21, 2025
The Essence of Teamwork: Space Test Education at USAF TPS

The Antelope Valley in Southern California, also known as "America’s Aerospace Valley," has long been a hub of aviation and space innovation. From the Bell X-1 breaking the sound barrier to the development of the F-35, the region has played a crucial role in advancing aerospace technology.
Feb. 11, 2025
A New Era in Testing: USAF TPS Partners with Stanford and Silicon Valley for AI and Emerging Technologies Course

The United States Air Force Test Pilot School has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative, completing its inaugural “Test of AI and Emerging Technologies” course in partnership with Stanford University and the Department of the Air Force’s Stanford AI Studio. This historic collaboration marks the
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. The 422d Test and Evaluation Squadron also completed flight tests on
April 4, 2023
Have 5tarboy: USAF Test Pilot School's Test Management Project utilizes new GPS system for better navigation guidance

The USAF Test Pilot School (TPS) is known for providing high quality resources for greater aerospace testing. This was recently demonstrated through their partnership with Los Angeles based "StarNav" to test a unique GPS system.
Feb. 24, 2023
An Inside Look: USAF Test Pilot School's Flight Test Engineering Program

As we celebrate National Engineers Week, get an exclusive look at what it's like to be a United States Air Force Flight Test Engineer going behind the scenes within the USAF Test Pilot School.
Jan. 10, 2023
AEDC test engineer attends Space Test Course

Savannah Langer, an aerospace engineer for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 718th Test Squadron, attended a newly-established four-month training course for space testers at the 412th Test Wing’s U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School based at Edwards Air Force Base, California.The program,
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
Aug. 31, 2021
Enlisted Test course launches at USAF Test Pilot School

The United States Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, California, graduated its Enlisted Test Professional Course, August 27, 2021. Though taught shortly in 2012 and 2018, a sustainable course idea was rebirthed in 2019 by TPS which came to fruition this year.
June 10, 2021
Space Test Class descends on Tehachapi

Students from the United States Test Pilot School Space Test Fundamentals Course Class 21-2 gathered at Mountain Valley Airport’s glider school in Tehachapi, Calif., June 3, 2021, to strengthen their understanding of time-compressed data collection practices in unfamiliar environments.

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