Performance and Flying Qualities Professional Course

Course Description

The Performance and Flying Qualities course is aligned with the Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer Professional Course.  Pilots and engineers attend the same academic classes and fly many of the same exercises as the students in the applicable portion of the Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer Professional Course. Emphasis is placed on FAA/EASA regulations and military standards for piloted aircraft.  Safety in flight test is stressed in all aspects of the courses.  This course can be modified slightly to attain EASA Cat 2 certification.

 
The Performance and Flying Qualities Course is approximately 26 weeks long beginning in June (28 Weeks for EASA Cat 2).   There are seven academic modules in the course plus the 4 week T&E 4003 Capstone Project:

 

Fixed Wing Modules

Rotary Wing Modules

T&E 4001 Introduction to Flight Test

T&E 4001 Professional Long Course Introduction

T&E 4101 Performance Flight Testing I

T&E 4111 Performance Flight Testing I

T&E 4102 Performance Flight Testing II

T&E 4112 Performance Flight Testing II

T&E 4103 Flying Qualities Flight Testing I

T&E 4113 Flying Qualities Flight Testing I

T&E 4104 Flying Qualities Flight Testing II

T&E 4114 Flying Qualities Flight Testing II

T&E 4105 Modern Flight Control Systems

T&E 4105 Modern Flight Control Systems

T&E 4106 Structures, Loads and Weapon Testing

T&E 4106 Structures, Loads and Weapon Testing


Pre-requisites

 

Pilots: A minimum of 750 hours of pilot-in-command time and a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent military academy) in math, science, engineering or related subject.

Engineers: A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent military academy) in math, science or engineering, plus medically qualified to perform flight duties.

All Students: English language proficiency is required as all courses are taught in English. Non-native English speakers must pass a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

 

Systems Professional Course

Course Description

The Systems Course is aligned with the Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer Professional Course.  Pilots and engineers in this course attend the same academic classes and fly many of the same exercises as the students in the applicable portion of the Professional Course. Emphasis is placed on FAA/EASA regulations and military standards for piloted aircraft.  Safety in flight test is stressed in all aspects of the courses.

 
The Systems Flight Test Course is 24 weeks long.  The course is held each year from January to June.  Throughout the course there are multiple student-planned projects addressing all of the main systems taught.  There are nine modules in the course, which are the same for either fixed or rotary wing:

 

Fixed and Rotary Wing Modules

 

T&E 4001 Introduction to Flight Test

T&E 4206 Weapons Integration

T&E 4201 Intro to Avionics and Weapons Systems

T&E 4207 Electro-Optic and Infrared Systems

T&E 4202 Communications, Navigation, and GPS

T&E 4208 HMD & NVG Testing

T&E 4203 Civil Avionics Certification

T&E 4205 UAV Systems Testing

T&E 4204 RADAR and Electronic Warfare

 

 

Pre-requisites

Pilots: A minimum of 750 hours of pilot-in-command time and a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent military academy) in math, science, engineering or related subject plus medically qualified to perform flight duties.

 

Engineers: A bachelor’s degree in math, science or engineering (or equivalent military academy) plus medically qualified to perform flight duties.

 

All Students: English language proficiency is required as all courses are tauht in English. Non-native English speakers must pass a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Professional Course Descriptions

  • Systems Professional Course

    Systems Professional Course Test Pilot – Flight Test Engineer   Duration 24 weeks Schedule & Cost Refer to Professional Course Schedule & Cost Page Course Description The Systems Professional Course is a subset of the Test Pilot -Traditional Professional Course. This course is designed to equip experienced pilots and engineers with the knowledge and practical experience to safely plan, conduct and report on flight test programs with emphasis in system testing. All students start with a three-week module of general topics and then join the applicable phase. Course subjects are taught in modular form, generally one week of academics followed by...

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  • Performance and Flying Qualities Professional Course

    Performance and Flying Qualities Professional Course Test Pilot – Lead Flight Test Engineer   Duration Approximately 26 weeks Schedule & Cost Refer to Professional Course Schedule & Cost Page Course Description The Performance and Flying Qualities Professional Course is a subset of the Test Pilot - Traditional Professional Course. This course is designed to equip experienced pilots with the knowledge and practical experience to safely plan, conduct and report on flight test programs with an emphasis on performance and handling qualities flight tests. This is not a basic flight training course, but an intense academic curriculum designed to...

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  • Performance and Flying Qualities Professional Course

    Course Description The Performance and Flying Qualities course is aligned with the Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer Professional Course.  Pilots and engineers attend the same academic classes and fly many of the same exercises as the students in the applicable portion of the Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer Professional Course. Emphasis is placed on FAA/EASA regulations and military standards for piloted aircraft.  Safety in flight test is stressed in all aspects of the courses.  This course can be modified slightly to attain EASA Cat 2 certification.   The Performance and Flying Qualities Course is approximately 26 weeks long beginning in June (28...

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  • Standard EASA Cat 2 Certified Course

    Standard EASA Cat. 2 Certified Course Test Pilot – Lead Flight Test Engineer   Duration Approximately 20 weeks Schedule & Cost Refer to Professional Course Schedule & Cost Page Course Description The course is designed to meet the  EASA Category 2 Test Pilot and Lead Flight Test Engineer level 2 requirements. The Course Course is a subset of the Traditional Professional Course.This course is designed to demonstrate techniques to evaluate fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters for FAA/EASA certification. Training includes flight time in various aircraft/helicopters.  Performance, flying qualities, systems, and the accompanying FAA/EASA...

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  • Systems Professional Course

    Course Description The Systems Course is aligned with the Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer Professional Course.  Pilots and engineers in this course attend the same academic classes and fly many of the same exercises as the students in the applicable portion of the Professional Course. Emphasis is placed on FAA/EASA regulations and military standards for piloted aircraft.  Safety in flight test is stressed in all aspects of the courses.   The Systems Flight Test Course is 24 weeks long.  The course is held each year from January to June.  Throughout the course there are multiple student-planned projects addressing all of the main systems...

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  • Traditional Professional Course

    Traditional Professional Course Test Pilot – Lead Flight Test Engineer EASA Cat. 1 Certified Course   Duration 50 weeks Schedule & Cost Refer to Professional Course Schedule & Cost Page Course Description The Traditional Professional Course is the ultimate in-flight test education. This course is designed to equip experienced pilots and engineers with the knowledge and practical experience to safely plan, conduct and report on flight test programs including but not limited to performance, handling qualities, and systems flight tests. This is not a basic flight training course, but an intense academic curriculum designed to produce world-class...

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  • Standard EASA Cat 1 Certified Course

    Standard EASA Cat. 1 Certified Course Test Pilot – Lead Flight Test Engineer   Duration Approximately 31 weeks Schedule & Cost Refer to Professional Course Schedule & Cost Page Course Description The Standard EASA Category 1 Certified Course is a subset of the Test Pilot -Traditional Professional Course. This course is designed to meet the EASA Category 1 Test Pilot and Lead Flight Test Engineer requirements designed to enable experienced pilots and engineers with the knowledge and practical experience to safely plan, conduct and report on flight test programs including but not limited to performance, handling qualities, and systems flight...

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  • Category 2 Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer Course - P&FQ Focus

    Course Description A twenty-week EASA Certified course demonstrating techniques to evaluate fixed wing aircraft and helicopters for FAA/EASA certification. The course contains the EASA Category 2 training requirements as per Part FCL. Training includes flight time in various aircraft/helicopters.  Performance, flying qualities, systems, and the accompanying FAA/EASA certification procedures are emphasized. Depending on the customers needs the course can be taken in one of three options: The traditional fixed wing aircraft track that includes light/medium propeller and jet aircraft; The traditional rotary wing track that includes single/multi...

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  • Test Pilot / Flight Test Engineer Professional Course

    Course Description   The Professional Course is the ultimate in flight test education. Graduates of this 50 week course are prepared to perform envelope expansion, civil certification, and military suitability flights meeting FAA/EASA certification or military specifications. This course is designed to equip experienced pilots and engineers with the knowledge and practical experience to certify new or modified aircraft to stringent FAR/EASA/Military certification standards and to recommend the aircraft for specific military missions. This is not a basic flight training course. It is an intense academic and flying curriculum designed to...

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Category 2 Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer Course - P&FQ Focus

Course Description

A twenty-week EASA Certified course demonstrating techniques to evaluate fixed wing aircraft and helicopters for FAA/EASA certification. The course contains the EASA Category 2 training requirements as per Part FCL. Training includes flight time in various aircraft/helicopters.  Performance, flying qualities, systems, and the accompanying FAA/EASA certification procedures are emphasized.

Depending on the customers needs the course can be taken in one of three options: The traditional fixed wing aircraft track that includes light/medium propeller and jet aircraft; The traditional rotary wing track that includes single/multi engine helicopters; and the EASA Standard Category 2 track that only utilizes light propeller aircraft under 2000kg except for one Part 25 aircraft flight.

The course includes seven mandatory modules over the twenty weeks. Students will attend academic classes with other NTPS Professional Course students. This course is approved for approximately 36 credit hours towards a NTPS Master of Science degree program for qualified students.

There is an option to add-on 3 weeks for T&E 4105 Modern Flight Controls and Variable Stability aircraft.

 

Subjects Covered

Fixed Wing Track Rotary Wing Track
Introduction to Systems Testing Course  Introduction to Systems Testing Course
T&E 4001 Introduction to Flight Test  T&E 4001 Introduction to Flight Test
T&E 4101 Performance Flight Testing I  T&E 4111 RW Performance Flight Testing I
T&E 4102 Performance Flight Testing II  T&E 4112 RW Performance Flight Testing II
T&E 4103 Flying Qualities Flight Testing I  T&E 4113 RW Flying Qualities Flight Testing I
T&E 4104 Flying Qualities Flight Testing II  T&E 4114 RW Flying Qualities Flight Testing II
T&E 4003 Capstone Project T&E 4003 Capstone Project

 

ITAR notice does not apply to Light Aircraft Track option.

 

Pre-requisites

Pilots: A minimum of 750 hours of pilot-in-command time and a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent military academy)  in math, science, engineering or related field plus medically qualified to perform flight duties.

 

Engineers: A bachelor’s degree in math, science or engineering (or equivalent military academy) plus medically qualified to perform flight duties.

 

All Students: English language proficiency is required as all courses are taught in English. Non-native English speakers must pass a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).