SFTE-SETP Flight Test Seminar 2023
Society of Flight Test Engineers India Chapter (SFTE-IC), in partnership with Society of Experimental Test Pilots Indian Section (SETP-IS) together bring to you a unique Flight Test Seminar this year.
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Exploring Flight Test Safety & Ethics with SETP India Chapter
Hosted Chairman SETP India Chapter who offered our students a deeply thought provoking talk on “Flight Test Safety and Ethics for Test Pilots”.
LCH Prachand’s Successful Armament Validation
The inaugural firing of 70mm rocket and 20mm turret guns of Light Combat Helicopter LCH Prachand, was successfully executed, both by day & night.
Indian Air Force Receives Twin-Seater Trainer Version Of LCA Tejas From HAL
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over the Twin-Seater trainer version of LCA Tejas to the Indian Air Force in Bengaluru on October 04. HAL has an order of 18 Twin-Seater from IAF and is planning to deliver eight Twin-Seater in FY 2023-24. Further, 10 Twin-Seater would be delivered progressively by…
IAF to buy 156 more ‘Prachand’ Light Combat choppers for deployment along China, Pak border
The Indian Air Force is planning to order 156 more Prachand Light Combat Helicopters from HAL, as part of the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. These helicopters will be deployed at both the China and Pakistan border by the IAF and the Indian Army. The IAF has already inducted 15…
Chandrayaan-3 Hits Milestone
Chandrayaan-3 on Thursday achieved a significant milestone as the Vikram lander detached from the spacecraft’s propulsion module. The Lander Module comprising the lander (Vikram) and the rover (Pragyan) is now ready to be lowered to an orbit that takes it closer to the Moon’s surface. The soft landing on the…
The India-U.S. deal for 31 MQ-9B Drones
U.S President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed India’s plans to procure General Atomics MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial vehicles (UAV), the joint statement issued last week after talks between the two leaders said. This sets the stage for the acquisition of 31 of these…
India selects the Navy Rafale
The Indian Government announced the selection of the Navy Rafale to equip the Indian Navy with a latest-generation fighter.
NAL finalising production partner for HANSA-NG trainer aircraft
The National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), which has developed HANSA-New Generation (NG), a two-seater trainer aircraft, is in the process of finalising a production partner to manufacture the aircraft. HANSA-NG features a state-of-the-art glass cockpit, Rotax-912iSc sports engine and steerable nose wheel and is a successor to the HANSA aircraft which…
SETP & SFTE – 45 FTC – Welcome Event – 02 Jun 2023
The SETP & SFTE Indian Sections organised a joint event on 02 Jun 2023 to welcome the 45th Flight Test Course which passed out from Indian Air Force Test Pilots School (IAFTPS), ASTE, Bangalore on 19 May 2023. The course consisted of 10 Pilots and 04 Aeronautical Engineers.
45th Flight Test Course Officers Graduate With Flying Colours
Ten Test Pilots and fourFlight Test Engineers of the 45th Flight Test Course graduated from the Air Force Test Pilots School (AFTPS) in Bangalore yesterday, after successfully completing 47 weeks of a rigorous and multi-discipline training curriculum. AFTPS is integral to the Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE), and is…
India approves purchase of 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft
NEW DELHI — India’s top decision-maker on defense matters has endorsed the purchase of 70 locally made HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft for $388.5 million. Defence Minister Rajnath Sigh tweeted on Wednesday that the Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the procurement plan. The government will…
14th Annual Southeast Section – Reception and Symposium
The Society of Experimental Test Pilots, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the Society of Flight Test Engineers are pleased to announce that the 14th Annual Southeast Section Symposium will be held on 24 February 2023. Lt Col Richard “TAC” Turner, USAF (M) is the Chairman for this…
Aero India to begin in February 2023
The 14th edition of the Aero India airshow will be held in Bengaluru from February 13-17. The event will include a significant trade fair of the aerospace and defence sectors, as well as involvement from international think tanks. The event will support the goal of Make in India in addition…
PM Modi to dedicate HAL copter unit to nation on Feb 13
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) helicopter manufacturing unit at Bidirehalla Kaval in Gubbi taluk of Tumakuru district on February 13. “Modi had laid the foundation stone of the HAL unit in 2016… “Modi had laid the foundation stone of the HAL unit in 2016…
Unmatched Agility: LCA Tejas Marks 22 Years Since First Flight
On January 4, 2001, Wing Commander Rajiv Kothiyal successfully flew the first flight of the Technology Demonstrator TD-1. Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee subsequently named the aircraft the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) “Tejas,” which means “Radiance” in the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit. The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme…
IAF-HAL conclude ₹6,800 crore contract for 70 HTT-40 trainer aircraft
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Thursday concluded a ₹6,800 crore contract for 70 HTT-40 indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft (BTA). In all, 451 Memoranda of Understanding (MoU), Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreements and product launches took place during the Bandhan ceremony at the 12th…
IAF inducts first made-in-India light combat helicopters
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International Flight Test Seminar – Call for Papers
Indian Air Force Test Pilots School at Aircraft & Systems Testing Establishment, Bengaluru, India 04-05 Nov 2022 Participation in Hybrid Format (in-person & Online)
66th Annual Symposium & Banquet
The Society of Experimental Test Pilots is pleased to announce that the registration site is open! What’s the SETP Annual Symposium & Banquet all about?! Click Here and watch this video to find out – then share with your colleagues!
Cancelled: Hybrid Symposium on 6-7 October 2022 in Bangalore, India
In view of conflicting schedules, SETP Indian Sections has decided to cancel the Flight Test Symposium in October 2022. We thank you for your guidance and support
DRDO conducts successful maiden flight of Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator
The airframe, undercarriage and entire flight control and avionics systems used for the aircraft had been developed indigenously.
Procurement of 15 indigenous Light Combat Helicopters approved
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), which met under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, approved procurement of 15 indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Limited Series Production (LSP) at the cost of ₹3,887 crore along with infrastructure sanctions worth ₹377 crore.
Made-in-India Dornier 228 comes full circle with Northeast commercial ops launch
With the launch of the Dibrugarh-Pasighat flight on Tuesday, the Do-228 will be starting its second innings in the country’s northeast.
IAF to order more advanced light combat copters
Impressed with the performance of the armed version of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), the Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to buy more such copters for high-altitude operations in the Himalayas and the desert sector on the western front.
Flight Test Safety Fact Published for the Flight Test Safety Committee
In This Issue: Your Words Matter – How we talk when we disagree (outside of the cockpit/control room) is part of culture we haven’t mastered. 2D Risk Matrix – Rod Huete presents an op-ed about subjective probability and the 2D risk matrix from FAA order 4040.26C Turbo Talk – Turbo…
Call For Papers: AirVenture 2022
AirVenture Oshkosh is the annual convention of the Experimental Aircraft Association. For 35+ years SETP has partnered with EAA to advance their mutual goal of education in pursuit of flight test safety. SETP members are encouraged to submit topics for presentation at AirVenture 2022.
PM Modi hands over Light Combat Helicopters to IAF chief
LCH is the only attack helicopter that can land and take off at an altitude of 5,000 m with a considerable load of weapons and fuel.
Election Of Officers: SETP Indian Section
Election Of Officers: SETP Indian Section. 01 Oct 2021- 30 Sep 2022
Last Flight of Col Austin James “Jim” Bailey, Jr., USMCR (Ret) (F)
The Society was saddened to learn of the “Last Flight” of Col Austin James “Jim” Bailey, Jr., USMCR (Ret) (F).
Upcoming SETP Meeting: Beer Call
SETP – Indian Section is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/7166943238?pwd=bDhsdzlJcXhvOVJvbmtyelV6MTgxQT09 Meeting ID: 716 694 3238Passcode: Contact us for details
Navy Inducts 3 Indigenously-Built Advanced Light Helicopters
Via NDTV ALH MK III helicopters feature an array of systems previously seen only on heavier, multi-role helicopters of the Indian Navy, the Navy statement said. Navy Inducts 3 Indigenously-Built Advanced Light Helicopters The three helicopters were inducted at Indian Naval Station Dega, Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam New Delhi: The…
2021 European Flight Test Safety Workshop
2021 European Flight Test Safety Workshop Dates: 12-14 October 2021 Royal Air Force Club London Theme: “Improving Flight Test Safety Through Enhanced Safety Risk Management.” Call for Presentations The Workshop tutorial will explore effective safety risk management (SRM) to include contemporary definitions and available references that may or may not…
2021 Flight Test Safety Virtual Workshop – Registration Open
FTSC Virtual Workshop 27 May 2021 The Flight Test Safety Committee will hold a one day virtual Workshop on 27 May 2021. The session will include a Tutorial with Technical Presentations and run from 7:00am – 1:30pm PDT (10:00am – 4:30pm EDT) with breaks scheduled throughout. High-performing organizations recognize that…
65th SYMPOSIUM & BANQUET
THE SOCIETY OF EXPERIMENTAL TEST PILOTS 65th SYMPOSIUM & BANQUET The Disneyland Hotel Anaheim, California 27-30 October 2021 CALL FOR PAPERS Since 1957, professionals in the international flight test community have gathered amongst friends and colleagues at the annual “S&B” to discuss new and emerging concepts and share lessons learned…
Flight Test Safety Fact, 21-05
I once heard someone say that when you get your pilot certificate (or wings), you get issued two metaphorical buckets: A bucket full of luck and an empty bucket labeled “experience.” The object is to fill the latter one up before the first is empty. This month, we ask you to…
Obituary : Michael Collins
The Society was saddened to hear that Michael Collins (F) took his Last Flight on 28 April 2021. Mike was born in Rome, Italy, on October 31, 1930. He graduated from Saint Albans School in Washington, D.C. and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy…
Tribute to Air Marshal PM Ramachandran
Air Marshal PM Ramachandran (4973) F(P) PVSM AVSM SC VM took his last flight on 06 May 2021 What does one say when one loses a father figure, a revered boss, guide, mentor, and a very dear friend. Air Marshal Palamadai Muthuswamy Ramachandran was all of that. In his long…
And, God gets a co-pilot in AVM Ajit Lamba
On January 20, 2021, Air Vice Marshal Ajit Lamba (Retd) would have turned 85. And, as during several birthdays especially in the last few years, he had planned to gift himself some special moments. Doing something he was passionate about — flying.
Aero India 2021
Aero India, an exhibition is organized every alternate year. Aero India 2021 is the 13th edition of Aero India being organised at Bengaluru, Karnataka from 03 – 05 February 2021.
Testers Dinner
Testers Dinner at ASTE Officers mess Date & Time: 05 February 20201 @ 2000 hrs Primary sponsor Wg Cdr M Arjun
“Last Flight” of Brig Gen Charles E. Yeager, USAF (Ret) (F)
The Society was saddened to learn that Brig Gen Charles E. Yeager, USAF (Ret) (F), took his “Last Flight” on 7 December 2020. He was 97. Born on 13 February 1923, General Yeager is renown as a World War II fighter pilot ace and quintessential test pilot
Flight Test Safety Committee Podcast Channel – New December Episode!
This month we talk to a panel of testers from Edwards AFB who are testing autonomy, autonomous vehicles and AI today
Handling Qualities Evaluation at the USAF Test Pilot School
A contradiction lies at the core of handling qualities evaluations: The most complex subsystem of the handling qualities loop is both the least understood and most familiar system. This subsystem is, of course, the human body.
SETP Virtual Symposium: 24-25 Sept
The Society of Experimental Test Pilots is pleased to announce the Virtual Symposium 24 – 25 September 2020.
Why Has India Opted For Indigenous LCH Helicopters Over AH-64E Apache To Fight China?
Developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), IAF has ordered 30 more LCH. “It is the lightest attack helicopter in the world, designed and developed by HAL to meet the specific and unique requirements of the Indian Armed Forces, reflecting the crucial role of HAL in Atmanirbhar Bharat.
For Mountain War Against China, Is India’s LCH Helicopter Superior To America’s AH-64E Apache?
India has deployed attack helicopters to a disputed region in the Himalayan mountains. But India isn’t sending its new U.S.-made AH-64E Apache s, arguably the most lethal attack helicopter in the world.
HAL’s Light Utility Helicopter passes high-alt Himalayan trials
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) indigenously developed Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) demonstrated high-altitude capability in hot and high weather conditions in the Himalayas.
India’s Light Utility Helicopter completes high-altitude trials in the Himalayas
Indian state-owned company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced on 9 September that its Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) recently demonstrated its capability to operate in hot weather and high altitudes after successfully completing 10 day of trials in the Himalayas.