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Air Marshal Philip Rajkumar: AN-32 Induction Trials
FeaturedApr 8, 2026

Air Marshal Philip Rajkumar: AN-32 Induction Trials

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Job Opening – Experimental Test Pilot – Merlin Labs
Job OpeningsNov 22, 2025

Job Opening – Experimental Test Pilot – Merlin Labs

Job Opening – NTPS Fixed Wing Test Pilot Instructor
Job OpeningsOct 31, 2025

Job Opening – NTPS Fixed Wing Test Pilot Instructor

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Job Opening – Test Pilot at Joby Aviation
Job Openings
Jul 27, 2025

Job Opening – Test Pilot at Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation seeks a Test Pilot in Marina, California. Long course TPS graduate required. Salary $175,648–$254,805 plus equity and benefits.

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Job Opening | Test Pilot
Job Openings
Jul 27, 2025

Job Opening | Test Pilot

Joby Aviation seeks a test pilot for their flight test team in Marina, California. Base salary $175,648–$254,805 plus RSUs.

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SETP Indian Section – Elections 2025
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Jun 29, 2025

SETP Indian Section – Elections 2025

The SETP Indian Section is calling for nominations for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary. Send applications to Susan@setp.org by July 3rd.

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SETP – Indian Section | Elections
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Jun 29, 2025

SETP – Indian Section | Elections

The SETP Indian Section is seeking nominations for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Treasurer for 2025/2026. Contact Susan@setp.org with a biography by July 3rd.

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SETP Indian Section Symposium – 19 July 2025
Upcoming Event
Apr 19, 2025

SETP Indian Section Symposium – 19 July 2025

Annual regional symposium on 19 July 2025 at Centre for Airborne Systems, Bangalore. Keynote: Air Marshal Philip Rajkumar. Symposium fee: Rs. 500.

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2025 European Flight Test Safety Workshop
Events
Apr 3, 2025

2025 European Flight Test Safety Workshop

The European Flight Test Safety Workshop will be held November 4-5, 2025 in Trieste, Italy. Call for abstracts – deadline August 15, 2025.

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SETP Indian Section & SFTE Seminar – July 2025
Events
Jan 21, 2025

SETP Indian Section & SFTE Seminar – July 2025

A seminar is being organized by SETP Indian Section and SFTE Indian Chapter at Bangalore on July 19, 2025.

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Flight Test Safety Fact Newsletter – SETP
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Jan 12, 2025

Flight Test Safety Fact Newsletter – SETP

The Flight Test Safety Fact newsletter (25-01) is published by the Flight Test Safety Committee of SETP and covers flight test safety topics.

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SETP Scholarship Foundation – Financial Assistance to the Children of Active SETP Members
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Jan 12, 2025

SETP Scholarship Foundation – Financial Assistance to the Children of Active SETP Members

The SETP Scholarship Foundation is accepting applications for financial assistance for children of active SETP members. Deadline: May 15, 2025.

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High-Angle of Attack & Departure Testing: A Capsule Talk at IAFTPS
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Jan 12, 2025

High-Angle of Attack & Departure Testing: A Capsule Talk at IAFTPS

Wg Cdr P. Awasthi and Wg Cdr M. Patel from HAL conducted a capsule talk on high-AOA and departure testing for students of the 47th Flight Test Course at IAFTPS.

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High-Angle of Attack & Departure Testing: A Capsule Talk at IAFTPS
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Jan 12, 2025

High-Angle of Attack & Departure Testing: A Capsule Talk at IAFTPS

Wing Commanders P. Awasthi (Retd) and M. Patel (Retd) from HAL delivered a presentation on high angle of attack and departure testing to the 47th FTC at IAFTPS.

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Flight Test Safety Fact Newsletter – January 2025
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Jan 12, 2025

Flight Test Safety Fact Newsletter – January 2025

The Flight Test Safety Committee has published the January 2025 edition of the Flight Test Safety Fact newsletter. Download the PDF for full content.

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Job Opening | Experimental Flight Test Pilot
Job Openings
Dec 10, 2024

Job Opening | Experimental Flight Test Pilot

Robinson Helicopter Company is recruiting an Experimental Flight Test Pilot. A leading manufacturer of civil rotorcraft with a 50-year history.

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Job Opening – Experimental Flight Test Pilot at Robinson Helicopter
Job Openings
Dec 10, 2024

Job Opening – Experimental Flight Test Pilot at Robinson Helicopter

Robinson Helicopter Company, with over 50 years of civil rotorcraft manufacturing history, is seeking an Experimental Flight Test Pilot.

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Rotary-Wing Flight Test Instructor (FTI) | Job Openings
Job Openings
Dec 1, 2024

Rotary-Wing Flight Test Instructor (FTI) | Job Openings

ITPS Canada Ltd. is hiring a Rotary-Wing Flight Test Instructor in London, Ontario. Benefits include 5 weeks paid vacation and comprehensive coverage.

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Rotary-Wing Flight Test Instructor Job Opening – ITPS Canada
Job Openings
Dec 1, 2024

Rotary-Wing Flight Test Instructor Job Opening – ITPS Canada

ITPS Canada seeks a full-time Rotary-Wing Flight Test Instructor in London, Ontario. Permanent position with competitive benefits including 5 weeks vacation.

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SETP European Symposium 2025
Events
Nov 10, 2024

SETP European Symposium 2025

SETP's 54th European Symposium will be held in Toulouse, France from June 23-26, 2025. Registration opens early February 2025.

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Chennai Air Show 2024
Events
Oct 10, 2024

Chennai Air Show 2024

The Chennai Air Show 2024 at Marina Beach featured 72 aircraft including Rafales, celebrating the 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force. Set to enter Limca Book of World Records.

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Chennai Air Show – 2024
Events
Oct 10, 2024

Chennai Air Show – 2024

A spectacular aerial display over Marina sky on October 6, 2024 as part of the 92nd IAF anniversary. Nearly 72 aircraft participated including the Rafale.

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Aero India: Bengaluru to host Asia's biggest air show in February 2025
Events
Oct 6, 2024

Aero India: Bengaluru to host Asia's biggest air show in February 2025

Aero India 2025 will be held at IAF's Yelahanka airbase in Bengaluru. Bengaluru has hosted Asia's largest aviation exhibition since 1996.

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Aero India 2025: Bengaluru to Host Asia's Biggest Air Show
Events
Oct 6, 2024

Aero India 2025: Bengaluru to Host Asia's Biggest Air Show

Bengaluru will host Aero India 2025 at IAF Yelahanka airbase — Asia's biggest air show featuring trade fair, aerial displays, and international aerospace collaboration.

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HAL Looks to Build Light Helicopters to Develop Medium Chopper Expertise
Industry News
Aug 4, 2024

HAL Looks to Build Light Helicopters to Develop Medium Chopper Expertise

HAL is pivoting from Su-30MKI assembly to rotorcraft, having delivered 320+ Dhruv ALHs. The company sees light helicopter manufacturing as the path to medium chopper capability.

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HAL looks to build light helicopters to develop medium chopper expertise
Industry News
Aug 4, 2024

HAL looks to build light helicopters to develop medium chopper expertise

HAL is pivoting toward helicopter manufacturing as Sukhoi-30MKI assembly revenue diminishes. Over 320 Dhruv advanced light helicopters delivered to military branches.

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SETP-SFTE Joint Symposium India Section 2024
Events
Jul 12, 2024

SETP-SFTE Joint Symposium India Section 2024

The SETP Indian Section and SFTE India Section held their joint symposium on 20 July 2024 at HAL Management Academy, Bengaluru, gathering India's flight test community.

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SETP-SFTE Symposium India Section 2024
Events
Jul 12, 2024

SETP-SFTE Symposium India Section 2024

The SETP-SFTE Symposium India Section was organized on July 20, 2024 at HAL Management Academy in Bengaluru.

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SFTE-SETP Flight Test Seminar 2023
Events
Dec 8, 2023

SFTE-SETP Flight Test Seminar 2023

A flight test seminar organized jointly by the Society of Flight Test Engineers India Chapter and the SETP Indian Section.

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Exploring Flight Test Safety & Ethics with SETP India Chapter
Meetings
Nov 3, 2023

Exploring Flight Test Safety & Ethics with SETP India Chapter

SETP India Chapter hosted a presentation on flight test safety and ethics emphasizing teamwork, communication, and decision-making during flight testing.

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LCH Prachand's Successful Armament Validation
Industry News
Nov 3, 2023

LCH Prachand's Successful Armament Validation

The inaugural firing of 70mm rocket and 20mm turret guns of LCH Prachand was successfully executed during day and night operations.

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LCH Prachand's Successful Armament Validation
Industry News
Nov 3, 2023

LCH Prachand's Successful Armament Validation

LCH Prachand successfully completed inaugural live firing of its 70mm rockets and 20mm turret guns, day and night, validating full armament capability of an LCH Squadron.

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Indian Air Force Receives Twin-Seater Trainer Version Of LCA Tejas From HAL
Industry News
Oct 8, 2023

Indian Air Force Receives Twin-Seater Trainer Version Of LCA Tejas From HAL

HAL delivered the Twin-Seater trainer variant of LCA Tejas to the IAF in Bengaluru. HAL has an order for 18 Twin-Seater aircraft from the IAF.

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Indian Air Force Receives Twin-Seater Trainer Version of LCA Tejas from HAL
Industry News
Oct 8, 2023

Indian Air Force Receives Twin-Seater Trainer Version of LCA Tejas from HAL

HAL handed over the twin-seater trainer version of LCA Tejas to the IAF on October 4, 2023. HAL holds orders for 18 twin-seaters with deliveries through 2026–27.

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IAF to Buy 156 More Prachand Light Combat Helicopters
Industry News
Sep 30, 2023

IAF to Buy 156 More Prachand Light Combat Helicopters

The IAF has proposed procuring 156 more Prachand LCH helicopters for deployment along Chinese and Pakistani borders. 15 already inducted after high-altitude trials.

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IAF to buy 156 more 'Prachand' Light Combat choppers for deployment along China, Pak border
Industry News
Sep 30, 2023

IAF to buy 156 more 'Prachand' Light Combat choppers for deployment along China, Pak border

The IAF plans to order 156 additional Prachand Light Combat Helicopters for deployment along the China and Pakistan borders under the Make in India initiative.

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Chandrayaan-3 Hits Milestone: Lander Separates from Propulsion Module
Industry News
Aug 19, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 Hits Milestone: Lander Separates from Propulsion Module

Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander successfully separated from the propulsion module, with soft landing on the Lunar south pole scheduled for August 23, 2023.

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The India-U.S. deal for 31 MQ-9B Drones
Industry News
Aug 19, 2023

The India-U.S. deal for 31 MQ-9B Drones

The US-India deal covers 31 MQ-9B UAVs: 15 SeaGuardians for the Indian Navy and 16 SkyGuardians split between the Army and Air Force.

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Chandrayaan-3 Hits Milestone
Industry News
Aug 19, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 Hits Milestone

Chandrayaan-3 achieved a milestone as Vikram lander detached from the propulsion module. A soft landing on the lunar south pole was scheduled for August 23.

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India selects the Navy Rafale
Industry News
Aug 19, 2023

India selects the Navy Rafale

India selected the Navy Rafale after successful trial campaigns. India will receive 26 aircraft to join 36 already in service with the IAF.

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The India–US Deal for 31 MQ-9B Drones
Industry News
Aug 19, 2023

The India–US Deal for 31 MQ-9B Drones

India and the US endorsed the procurement of 31 General Atomics MQ-9B HALE UAVs — 15 SeaGuardians for the Navy and 16 SkyGuardians for Army and Air Force.

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India Selects the Navy Rafale
Industry News
Aug 19, 2023

India Selects the Navy Rafale

India announced the selection of the Naval Rafale, acquiring 26 aircraft to complement the IAF's 36 Rafales. India becomes the first country to operate both Rafale variants.

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NAL Finalising Production Partner for HANSA-NG Trainer Aircraft
Industry News
Aug 17, 2023

NAL Finalising Production Partner for HANSA-NG Trainer Aircraft

NAL is finalising a production partner for the HANSA-NG, a two-seater trainer with glass cockpit and Rotax-912iSc engine — successor to the original HANSA design.

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NAL finalising production partner for HANSA-NG trainer aircraft
Industry News
Aug 17, 2023

NAL finalising production partner for HANSA-NG trainer aircraft

NAL is advancing plans to find a manufacturing partner for the HANSA-NG, a two-seat training aircraft with glass cockpit and Rotax-912iSc engine.

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SETP & SFTE – 45 FTC - Welcome Event – 02 Jun 2023
Events
Jun 24, 2023

SETP & SFTE – 45 FTC - Welcome Event – 02 Jun 2023

SETP & SFTE Indian Sections welcomed the 45th Flight Test Course at Grand Mercure, Bangalore. The 45 FTC Pilots were welcomed as Provisional Members of SETP.

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45th Flight Test Course Officers Graduate With Flying Colours
Featured
Jun 23, 2023

45th Flight Test Course Officers Graduate With Flying Colours

10 Test Pilots and 4 Flight Test Engineers of the 45th FTC graduated from AFTPS Bangalore after 47 weeks of rigorous multi-discipline training.

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45th Flight Test Course Officers Graduate With Flying Colours
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Jun 23, 2023

45th Flight Test Course Officers Graduate With Flying Colours

14 officers — 10 test pilots and 4 flight test engineers — graduated from the 45th Flight Test Course at AFTPS Bangalore on May 19, 2023, presided over by VCAS Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh.

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India approves purchase of 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft
Industry News
Mar 14, 2023

India approves purchase of 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft

India approved procurement of 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft valued at $388.5 million to supplement the existing Swiss-made PC-12 Mark II training fleet.

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India Approves Purchase of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft
Industry News
Mar 14, 2023

India Approves Purchase of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft

The CCS approved the purchase of 70 HTT-40 indigenous basic trainer aircraft for $388.5 million. The aircraft will supplement the IAF's Swiss-made PC-12 Mk II trainers.

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14th Annual Southeast Section – Reception and Symposium
Events
Jan 26, 2023

14th Annual Southeast Section – Reception and Symposium

The 14th Annual Southeast Section Symposium was scheduled for February 24, 2023. Lt Col Richard 'TAC' Turner, USAF (M) served as chairman.

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PM Modi to dedicate HAL copter unit to nation on Feb 13
Industry News
Jan 9, 2023

PM Modi to dedicate HAL copter unit to nation on Feb 13

PM Modi will inaugurate HAL's helicopter manufacturing unit in Tumakuru on February 13, on the inaugural day of Aero India 2023.

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Aero India to begin in February 2023
Industry News
Jan 9, 2023

Aero India to begin in February 2023

The 14th edition of the Aero India airshow will be held in Bengaluru from February 13-17 with trade fair, aerial show, and international participation.

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Unmatched Agility: LCA Tejas Marks 22 Years Since First Flight
Industry News
Jan 9, 2023

Unmatched Agility: LCA Tejas Marks 22 Years Since First Flight

On January 4, 2001, Wg Cdr Rajiv Kothiyal flew the first LCA Tejas (TD-1). 22 years on, Tejas Mk1 holds FOC and HAL continues to expand production.

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Aero India 2023: 14th Edition Kicks Off in Bengaluru
Events
Jan 9, 2023

Aero India 2023: 14th Edition Kicks Off in Bengaluru

Aero India 2023, the 14th edition, was held in Bengaluru from February 13–17. The event showcases aerospace and defence innovation and supports Make in India.

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Unmatched Agility: LCA Tejas Marks 22 Years Since First Flight
Industry News
Jan 9, 2023

Unmatched Agility: LCA Tejas Marks 22 Years Since First Flight

LCA Tejas marks 22 years since its first flight on January 4, 2001. The Mk1 model received Final Operational Clearance on February 20, 2019.

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IAF-HAL conclude ₹6,800 crore contract for 70 HTT-40 trainer aircraft
Industry News
Oct 25, 2022

IAF-HAL conclude ₹6,800 crore contract for 70 HTT-40 trainer aircraft

IAF and HAL finalized a ₹6,800 crore agreement for 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft during the Bandhan ceremony at the 12th DefExpo.

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IAF inducts first made-in-India light combat helicopters
Industry News
Oct 4, 2022

IAF inducts first made-in-India light combat helicopters

The IAF inducted its first domestically-manufactured light combat helicopters — a major milestone in India's defence self-reliance programme.

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International Flight Test Seminar – Call for Papers
Events
Aug 14, 2022

International Flight Test Seminar – Call for Papers

Call for papers: International Flight Test Seminar at ASTE, Bengaluru on November 4-5, 2022. Hybrid format (in-person and online) participation offered.

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66th Annual Symposium & Banquet
Meetings
Aug 7, 2022

66th Annual Symposium & Banquet

Registration is open for SETP's 66th Annual Symposium & Banquet. Highlights include a SpaceX technical tour. Deadline: September 14, 2022.

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Cancelled: Hybrid Symposium on 6-7 October 2022 in Bangalore, India
Upcoming Event
Jul 21, 2022

Cancelled: Hybrid Symposium on 6-7 October 2022 in Bangalore, India

SETP Indian Section has cancelled the Flight Test Symposium originally scheduled for October 6-7, 2022 in Bangalore due to conflicting schedules.

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DRDO conducts successful maiden flight of Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator
Industry News
Jul 11, 2022

DRDO conducts successful maiden flight of Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator

DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight of the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator at Aeronautical Test Range, Chitradurga in fully autonomous mode.

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Procurement of 15 indigenous Light Combat Helicopters approved
Useful Articles
Apr 21, 2022

Procurement of 15 indigenous Light Combat Helicopters approved

Cabinet approved procurement of 15 indigenous LCH at ₹3,887 crore. 10 for IAF and 5 for the Army. The LCH features 45% indigenous content by value.

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Made-in-India Dornier 228 comes full circle with Northeast commercial ops launch
Useful Articles
Apr 21, 2022

Made-in-India Dornier 228 comes full circle with Northeast commercial ops launch

Alliance Air is launching commercial services in India's Northeast using domestically manufactured Dornier 228 aircraft — the first civilian version produced entirely in India by HAL.

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IAF to order more advanced light combat copters
Useful Articles
Apr 21, 2022

IAF to order more advanced light combat copters

The IAF is planning to buy more ALH Mark-IV 'Rudra' copters for high-altitude operations. The Rudra performed well during the Eastern Ladakh standoff with China.

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1st SFTE India Chapter Symposium
Events
Feb 19, 2022

1st SFTE India Chapter Symposium

The 1st SFTE India Chapter Symposium was announced to bring together members of the Society of Flight Test Engineers India Chapter.

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Flight Test Safety Fact Published for the Flight Test Safety Committee
Featured
Feb 8, 2022

Flight Test Safety Fact Published for the Flight Test Safety Committee

The Flight Test Safety Committee published a new Flight Test Safety Fact covering communication culture, risk matrix analysis, and lessons learned implementation.

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Call For Papers: AirVenture 2022
Events
Feb 8, 2022

Call For Papers: AirVenture 2022

For over 35 years, SETP has collaborated with EAA to promote flight test safety education. Submit your presentations for AirVenture 2022.

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Spin Workshop at AFTPS
Meetings
Jan 27, 2022

Spin Workshop at AFTPS

Workshop at AFTPS on December 20, 2021 covering spin theory, high angle-of-attack testing, and safety considerations for trainer aircraft certification.

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PM Modi hands over Light Combat Helicopters to IAF chief
Useful Articles
Nov 23, 2021

PM Modi hands over Light Combat Helicopters to IAF chief

PM Modi handed over indigenously built LCH helicopters to IAF Chief at the 'Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv' event in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.

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Election Of Officers: SETP Indian Section
Meetings
Sep 12, 2021

Election Of Officers: SETP Indian Section

Election results for SETP Indian Section officer positions for the 2021-2022 term are now available.

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Last Flight of Col Austin James "Jim" Bailey, Jr., USMCR (Ret) (F)
Featured
Jul 13, 2021

Last Flight of Col Austin James "Jim" Bailey, Jr., USMCR (Ret) (F)

The Society mourns the Last Flight of Col Austin James "Jim" Bailey, Jr., USMCR (Ret) (F), who passed away on June 24, 2021 at age 99.

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Navy Inducts 3 Indigenously-Built Advanced Light Helicopters
Industry News
Jun 9, 2021

Navy Inducts 3 Indigenously-Built Advanced Light Helicopters

The Indian Navy inducted three ALH MK III helicopters at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam. They feature modern surveillance radar, electro-optical systems, and all-weather capabilities.

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Upcoming SETP Meeting: Beer Call
Events
Jun 9, 2021

Upcoming SETP Meeting: Beer Call

SETP Indian Section is hosting a Beer Call virtual meeting via Zoom. Open to all SETP Indian Section members.

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2021 European Flight Test Safety Workshop
Events
Jun 6, 2021

2021 European Flight Test Safety Workshop

The European Flight Test Safety Workshop was held October 12-14, 2021 at the Royal Air Force Club in London. Theme: Improving Flight Test Safety Through Enhanced Safety Risk Management.

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2021 Flight Test Safety Virtual Workshop – Registration Open
Events
Jun 5, 2021

2021 Flight Test Safety Virtual Workshop – Registration Open

The Flight Test Safety Committee conducted a one-day virtual workshop on May 27, 2021 focusing on Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Safety Promotion best practices.

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65th SYMPOSIUM & BANQUET
Events
May 20, 2021

65th SYMPOSIUM & BANQUET

SETP's 65th Annual Symposium & Banquet will be held at The Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California from October 27-30, 2021. Call for papers with abstract deadline July 19, 2021.

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Obituary: Michael Collins
Featured
May 8, 2021

Obituary: Michael Collins

The Society mourns the Last Flight of Michael Collins (F), Apollo 11 command module pilot, who passed away on April 28, 2021.

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Obituary: Michael Collins – Apollo 11 Command Module Pilot
Featured
May 8, 2021

Obituary: Michael Collins – Apollo 11 Command Module Pilot

Michael Collins, Apollo 11 Command Module Pilot and first Director of the National Air and Space Museum, passed away on April 28, 2021, at age 90.

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Tribute to Air Marshal PM Ramachandran
Featured
May 8, 2021

Tribute to Air Marshal PM Ramachandran

Air Marshal Palamadai Muthuswamy Ramachandran, former Vice Chief of the IAF and distinguished test pilot, passed away on May 6, 2021.

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Tribute to Air Marshal PM Ramachandran
Featured
May 8, 2021

Tribute to Air Marshal PM Ramachandran

Air Marshal PM Ramachandran, former Vice Chief of the IAF and Commandant of ASTE, passed away on May 6, 2021. A tribute by Gp Capt Ajit Agtey VM (Retd).

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Flight Test Safety Fact, 21-05
Useful Articles
May 8, 2021

Flight Test Safety Fact, 21-05

A reflection on the metaphor of luck vs. experience for pilots. This issue focuses on the question 'Lucky, or Good?' from the April Virtual Symposium hosted by SETP.

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And, God gets a co-pilot in AVM Ajit Lamba
Featured
Dec 31, 2020

And, God gets a co-pilot in AVM Ajit Lamba

AVM Ajit Lamba, who accumulated over 7,000 flying hours and piloted over 100 aircraft types, passed away after battling leukaemia. He commanded ASTE from 1986 to 1991.

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And, God Gets a Co-Pilot in AVM Ajit Lamba
Featured
Dec 31, 2020

And, God Gets a Co-Pilot in AVM Ajit Lamba

AVM Ajit Lamba (Retd), Commandant of ASTE 1986–1991, passed away in December 2020 with over 7,000 hours on 100+ aircraft types across a 65-year flying career.

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Testers Dinner
Events
Dec 26, 2020

Testers Dinner

SETP Indian Section Testers Dinner on February 5, 2021 at the Officer Mess, Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment, Bengaluru. RSVP to admin@setp.in.

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Aero India 2021
Events
Dec 26, 2020

Aero India 2021

Aero India 2021 is the 13th edition of the biennial exhibition held in Bengaluru from February 3-5, 2021 at Air Force Station, Yelahanka.

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"Last Flight" of Brig Gen Charles E. Yeager, USAF (Ret)
Featured
Dec 20, 2020

"Last Flight" of Brig Gen Charles E. Yeager, USAF (Ret)

Brig Gen Chuck Yeager, the first person to break the sound barrier (October 14, 1947), and a SETP Fellow, passed away on December 7, 2020, at age 97.

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"Last Flight" of Brig Gen Charles E. Yeager, USAF (Ret) (F)
Featured
Dec 20, 2020

"Last Flight" of Brig Gen Charles E. Yeager, USAF (Ret) (F)

The Society mourns the passing of Brig Gen Charles E. Yeager on December 7, 2020 at age 97 — the first man to fly faster than sound in the Bell X-1 on October 14, 1947.

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Flight Test Safety Committee Podcast Channel – New December Episode!
Useful Articles
Dec 20, 2020

Flight Test Safety Committee Podcast Channel – New December Episode!

New podcast episode from the Flight Test Safety Committee featuring Edwards AFB testers discussing autonomy, autonomous vehicles, and AI testing. Available on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play.

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Handling Qualities Evaluation at the USAF Test Pilot School
Useful Articles
Sep 27, 2020

Handling Qualities Evaluation at the USAF Test Pilot School

A technical reference on handling qualities evaluation methodology at the USAF Test Pilot School, addressing the complex human factors in the handling qualities loop.

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SETP Virtual Symposium: 24-25 Sept
Events
Sep 23, 2020

SETP Virtual Symposium: 24-25 Sept

The Society of Experimental Test Pilots held a virtual symposium on September 24-25, 2020. Register and review the schedule at setp.org.

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Why Has India Opted For Indigenous LCH Helicopters Over AH-64E Apache To Fight China?
Industry News
Sep 23, 2020

Why Has India Opted For Indigenous LCH Helicopters Over AH-64E Apache To Fight China?

India deployed indigenous LCH helicopters over US-made AH-64E Apaches in Ladakh. The LCH is the lightest attack helicopter in the world designed to meet the specific needs of the Indian Armed Forces.

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For Mountain War Against China, Is India's LCH Helicopter Superior To America's AH-64E Apache?
Industry News
Sep 23, 2020

For Mountain War Against China, Is India's LCH Helicopter Superior To America's AH-64E Apache?

India deployed indigenous LCH helicopters rather than US-made AH-64E Apaches to Ladakh, citing better suitability for high-altitude operations in the Himalayas.

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HAL's Light Utility Helicopter passes high-alt Himalayan trials
Industry News
Sep 8, 2020

HAL's Light Utility Helicopter passes high-alt Himalayan trials

HAL's indigenous Light Utility Helicopter achieved Initial Operational Clearance after successful high-altitude trials in the Himalayas, including operations at Daulat Beg Oldie at 5,000m.

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India's Light Utility Helicopter completes high-altitude trials in the Himalayas
Industry News
Sep 8, 2020

India's Light Utility Helicopter completes high-altitude trials in the Himalayas

HAL's Light Utility Helicopter completed 10 days of high-altitude trials in the Himalayas, validating performance at Leh (3,300m), Daulat Beg Oldie (5,000m) and Siachen Glacier (5,400m).

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