SFTE Engagement at Flight Test Safety Workshop
SFTE had a strong presence at the Flight Test Safety Workshop in Ft. Worth, TX on May 6-7. The event featured representation from six SFTE chapters and three member presentations.Highlights included:
- “Dunes” Wijayratne serving as co-presenter on the workshop’s best presentation, outlining Boeing's new flight test displays.
- SFTE Safety Committee Chair, Keith Gittemeier, co-presenting on Manufacturer’s Flight Test Council
- FTTEC Chair Kevin Switick presenting on Flight Test Ethics
- Multiple discussions with industry and government leaders regarding SFTE membership and engagement opportunities
- President Jeff Canclini's presentation focused on
- expanding FTE opportunities and challenges in UCAV and autonomy-driven flight test.
- The need for organizational FTE standards and professional development.
- Expanding the SFTE Recommended Practices initiative across the industry.
