Building Test Cards
Systematic work instructions for test pilots/flight test engineers
Description
Test cards are systematic work instructions for test pilots and flight test engineers, with steps and procedures to gain required test data. This course teaches design of test cards, shows common errors, lists best practices, and includes free templates.
Our short course includes material covering:
Typical Cards in a Test Deck
Formats and Tools
Strategy and Variations
Recommended Elements of Information
Continuous Improvement
The Daedalus Aerospace course "Building Test Cards" includes:
Over 30 minutes of video
Free downloads of test card templates
Direct access to the instructor for questions
Master the skill of building test cards for ground and flight tests - advance your flight test professional development by enrolling in this course. Gain insights from best practices used at Test Pilot Schools and the best aerospace manufacturers, from an expert with years of hands-on experience in flight testing. Learn strategies for comprehensive test cards that reliably execute for data acquisition while trapping errors. Access downloadable test card templates and and tools to accelerate your flight test learning.
Your engineering team will appreciate the fast-paced delivery and detailed instruction. The on-demand format is perfect for continuing education and professional development.
Enroll in this course in order to:
Apply a systematic structure to improve safety, effectiveness, and efficiency
Identify the types of cards and standard formats in a flight test deck
List critical elements of information for a test card
Recognize test pilot school and industry best practices
Taught by instructor test pilot David Kern, a graduate of the US Air Force Test Pilot School, with experience planning and flying hundreds of flight test missions for civil aircraft certification and military projects. He is an Associate Fellow with the Society of Experimental Test Pilots and Member of the Society of Flight Test Engineers.
What You Will Learn!
- Apply a systematic structure to flight test cards that improves safety, effectivenss, and efficiency
- Identify the types of cards and standard formats in a flight test deck
- List critical elements of information for a test card
- Recognize test pilot school and industry best practices
Who Should Attend!
- This is a beginner course for anyone developing new aerospace technology, either as a test pilot or flight test engineer.