TEST & EVALUATION ADVISOR

What is a flight test?

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1. flights for the development phase of a new design (aircraft, propulsion systems, parts and appliances);

2. flights to demonstrate compliance to certification basis or conformity to type design;

3. flights intended to experiment new design concepts, requiring unconventional manoeuvres or profiles for which it could be possible to exit the already approved envelope of the aircraft.

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My flight test consultation services include:

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• Management and execution of complete flight test programmes from initial requirements to certification and acceptance flights for both civilian and military helicopters, with in-depth understanding of the associated certification specifications

• Input to and writing of the Trials Management Plan, flight test schedule, test cards, customer report and Trials Risk Assessment

• Professional, world-leading flight test expertise, oversight and delivery in support of the most complex of programmes

• Safely-managed flight test programmes that optimise aircraft and systems design, accelerate time to market and ensure regulatory compliance

• Testing of new concepts of airframe, engine, rotors and equipment

• Testing of new aircraft or modifications

• Testing of new operating techniques

• Certification flight testing for type certification, supplemental type certificates or changes to type certificates

• Simulator qualification in accordance with MAA MRP RA 2375 

• Analysing 'black box' data, providing world-class insight into flight test results

• Civil-Military Certification and regulatory consultation

• A wealth of operational insight, tactics and procedures gained through serving with the both the British Army and Royal Navy in mountains, desert, NVG, Snow, ships, transport, attack and surveillance roles

I can provide you with a wide range of consulting services such as these.

To find out more, please get in touch.