1. Presented to: By: Date: Federal Aviation Administration Topic of the Month November E/AB Flight Testing

2. Topic of the Month Series October 2015 - EAB Flight Testing Federal Aviation Administration Welcome Exits Restrooms Emergency Evacuation Breaks Sponsor Acknowledgment Other information 2

3. Topic of the Month Series October 2015 - EAB Flight Testing Federal Aviation Administration Overview E/AB Accidents Loss of Control Work Group Recommendations Flight Test Guidance Any of us may become a test pilot 3

4. Topic of the Month Series October 2015 - EAB Flight Testing Federal Aviation Administration Fatal LOC Accidents 2001-2010 4

5. Topic of the Month Series October 2015 - EAB Flight Testing Federal Aviation Administration Fatal Accidents Standard Aircraft 2.0 / 100,000 Hrs. Amateur built Aircraft 4.2 / 100,000 Hrs. First 50 hours of flight in Experimental/Amateur Built Aircraft are particularly hazardous –Transition Training can make this period much safer. –Flight Testing Programs are essential to success.

6. Topic of the Month Series October 2015 - EAB Flight Testing Federal Aviation Administration Read the book (POH) Aircraft Limitations Performance Charts Speeds for safe operation Weight & balance Mission planning Emergency procedures Systems 6

7. Topic of the Month Series October 2015 - EAB Flight Testing Federal Aviation Administration Write the book Aircraft Limitations Performance Charts Speeds for safe operation Weight & balance Mission planning Emergency procedures Systems 7

8. Topic of the Month Series October 2015 - EAB Flight Testing Federal Aviation Administration But I don’t build airplanes. Do you fly, ride in, or maintain them? 8

9. Topic of the Month Series October 2015 - EAB Flight Testing Federal Aviation Administration Manufactured Aircraft Are also tested for: –Type certification –Modifications, upgrades, improvements –Avionics and instrument certification –Post maintenance checks 9

10. Topic of the Month Series October 2015 - EAB Flight Testing Federal Aviation Administration Any Aircraft Changes add up: 10

11. Topic of the Month Series October 2015 - EAB Flight Testing Federal Aviation Administration The Flight Test Plan 11

12. Topic of the Month Series October 2015 - EAB Flight Testing Federal Aviation Administration The Flight Test Program 12

13. Topic of the Month Series October 2015 - EAB Flight Testing Federal Aviation Administration Putting it all together 13

14. Topic of the Month Series October 2015 - EAB Flight Testing Federal Aviation Administration Find a Test Pilot Experienced and current in make & model Prior flight test experience –Familiar with Flight Test Plan 14

15. Topic of the Month Series October 2015 - EAB Flight Testing Federal Aviation Administration Canards & Ultralights 15

16. Topic of the Month Series October 2015 - EAB Flight Testing Federal Aviation Administration Questions?

17. Presented to: By: Date: Federal Aviation Administration Topic of the Month November E/AB Flight Testing