Episodes

  • EP 72 - Batten Down the Hatches...and Boot up the AI
    Dec 11 2025

    In this episode we will hear about a harrowing adventure on the high seas and get a sneak peak at a new research tool coming soon from the Flight Test Safety Committee.

    LtGen, Mark Wise USMC (Ret) Bio – Direct Download

    If you are interested in watching the video of this episode you can find "On Condition" on YouTube HERE

    Flight Test Safety Fact Newsletter

    This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

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    24 mins
  • Ep 71 - Critical Incident Response Part 2
    Nov 5 2025

    In this slightly tardy Halloween episode, a tale of a spooky airport.

    I also finish my discussion with Louise Cullinan on Critical Incident Response.

    Here are the links to Lou's websites if you want more information:

    https://airlineincidentresponse.com/

    https://icisf.org/

    If you are interested in watching the video of this two part series you can find "On Condition" on YouTube here:

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2fQLuaiCJMolPo8Es47Jei4yJ9TVgNHH

    This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

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    13 mins
  • EP 70 - Critical Incident Response Part 1
    Oct 2 2025

    This month I talk with Louise Cullinan about Critical Incident Response. She is an expert on the subject and currently leads training for organizations so they have the tools and skills to deal with the aftermath of a mishap. Check out these links for more information.

    https://airlineincidentresponse.com/

    https://icisf.org/

    This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

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    20 mins
  • EP 69 - Some Thoughts on Test Teams
    Sep 4 2025

    In this episode I continue the discussion with James Sergeant about flight testing the X-35 and talk about the makeup of the test team and some of the challenges of testing a new airplane.

    Brabazon Newsreel

    Register for the SETP Annual Symposium & Banquet Here

    James Sergeant Bio

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    20 mins
  • EP 68 - Mission X
    Aug 5 2025

    Mission X sounds like an epic name for a book or movie but in this episode, we get the backstory on where it came from. My guest and I will also talk about prepping a test team and building confidence.

    James Sergeant Bio

    Register for the SETP Annual Symposium & Banquet Here

    Flashbacks and Fun Facts Video

    This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

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    16 mins
  • EP 67 - Big Sky Little Airplane
    Jul 8 2025

    This year’s Flight Test Safety Workshop hit on a lot of great concepts, lessons and ideas. You can check them out in the link below. There was a common theme through several of the talks and that is how culture affects our decisions and our attitude towards safety. I will also discuss an accident from half a century ago that had a lasting impact on aviation. View the accident report with the link below.

    Workshop Presentation Videocasts: https://flighttestsafety.org/2025-greensboro-nc

    Link to the Accident Report : https://web.archive.org/web/20150220195809/http://lessonslearned.faa.gov/UAL718/CAB_accident_report.pdf

    This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

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    14 mins
  • EP 66 - Talking with Trigger and Turbo Part 2 - Executing First FlightS (Plural)
    May 29 2025

    This month I will give some quick feedback from the Flight Test Safety Workshop and continue my discussion with Trigger on the beginning of F-35 flight operations outside the test world.

    You can download Trigger’s bio HERE

    View the Workshop videocasts HERE

    This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

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    18 mins
  • EP 65 - Talking With Trigger and Turbo Part One – Preparing for First FlightS (Plural)
    Apr 24 2025

    We talk a lot about preparing for the first flight of a new aircraft but what about preparing for the first flights for an organization? This month I talked with retired US Navy Captain Mike "Trigger" Saunders about preparing for initial flight operations of the F-35 at Eglin AFB.

    You can download Trigger’s bio HERE

    This Podcast is sponsored by Time2climb Training and Consulting

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    16 mins