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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.
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.
Feb. 28, 2021
AFTC honors Women's History Month: interview with Dr. Eileen Bjorkman

March is Women’s History Month, and the Air Force Test Center has kicked off with a question and answer focused interview highlighting Air Force Test Center executive director, SES Dr. Eileen Bjorkman.
Dec. 11, 2020
First Space Test Fundamentals course begins in January

Selection board results announced Dec. 10.
Nov. 2, 2020
586th FLTS supporting Test Pilot School, advancement of flight testing

The 586th Flight Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., a unit of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, is helping forge new flight test opportunities with a test conducted in September.“They coordinated a never-before-done test using relationships that never existed before – the 49th

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