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Dan Wells Test Pilot For the first Civil Certified Tilt Rotor. Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest Dan Wells. Dan was recently named Fellow by The Society of Experimental Test Pilots. Today we are speaking with Dan about his career as a test pilot and hope to inspire you the listener to pursue this fascinating career. But what is a test pilot? But before we begin a few announcements.

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What is a test pilot?

Test Pilots are translators; they give engineers intricate feedback about aircraft while it is under development. They often hold advanced degrees in engineering or a related field, providing a foundation for understanding and describing how an aircraft performs under highly specific test conditions. Successful test pilots are like brave statisticians, comfortable holding the controls of an airborne machine then formulating a nitty-gritty report that leads to its improvement.

To discuss the role of test pilot and Careers is Dan Wells.
Dan is a test pilot for Leonardo AW609 TiltRotor. The AW609 is slated to become the world’s first civil-certified tiltrotor to market when it is FAA certified in late 2019.

Welcome to the podcast Dan and congratulations on your recent recognition as fellow for the Association of Experimental Test Pilots.

Dan Wells Test Pilot For first Civil Certified Tilt Rotor:

Dan’s early career and did he ever image becoming a test pilot?
The current project he is working on with the TiltRotor.
You need to read.
What is a TiltRotor.
Why a tiltrotor.
Advice for those considering becoming a test pilot.
The challenges and rewards of Dan’s Career.
What is Society of Experimental Test Pilots.
Advice for those seeking a career in aviation

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://www.setp.org

Society of Experimental Test Pilots’ Challenge Award, given in recognition of the team’s continuous improvement of aeronautical knowledge and skills, and performance at the NIFA competition.

Polk State Flight Team Brings Home Numerous Awards from National Intercollegiate Flying Association Competition

The right stuff by Tom Wolfe

http://www.leonardocompany.com/en

Leonardo’s AW609 Test Pilot Describes What it’s Like to Fly a Tiltrotor:

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Wonder what it would be like to be an Air Force Test Pilot? Thinking of a career as a pilot in the military? Maybe you want a career in one of the various aviation career fields in the military. Today I have with me someone who has accomplished all of these goals.

Our guest today is Mark Jones a former USAF test pilot, author, and civilian test pilot. I am excited to have Mark with us today to speak about jobs in the military and one of the most exciting jobs, that of being a test pilot.

We discuss:

How Mark became interested in aviation.
The process of becoming a United States Air Force Pilot.
Qualifications for different pilot jobs in the Air Force.
Various aviation careers in the military.
How you can become a test pilot.
Advice for those looking towards a career as a pilot in the military.
Mark’s new endeavor Multiply Leadership and his book “You Can Be A Test Pilot”
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Recommendation:

Forever Flying By Bob Hoover.

Watching Bob Hoover perform at air shows is always a pleasure because he makes the audience gasp in excitement and amazement. Bob started his flying career as a military pilot and became a USAF test pilot and then began work as a civilian pilot.

If you enjoyed listening to Mark Jones recount his exciting career as a test pilot I think you will thoroughly enjoy “Forever Flying” by Bob Hoover. Bob is an aviation hero. My favorite story is when he escaped a POW camp during World War II, stole a German plane, and flew it to Holland. To hear an inspirational and exciting story of another test pilot I highly recommend “Forever Flying”.

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If you want to become a test pilot I hope Mark Jones has inspired you and made you realize that you may have what it take to become a test pilot. Define your goal and then keep focused while you enjoy the journey towards your aviation career goal.

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Category Archives: Test Pilot

ACP197 Dan Wells Test Pilot For The First Civil Certified Tilt Rotor

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ACP019 You Can Be A Test Pilot, Military Aviation Careers, Interview With Mark Jones

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