Overview

This course provides engineers, pilots and aviation professionals with a structured introduction to core flight test principles. Participants plan and execute test flights, analyze data and generate reports. The program includes hands-on demo flights across various aircraft and simulator-based test training. Ideal for newcomers and those looking to refresh their skills.

Course Topics:

• regulatory framework EASA CS-23
• certification process case study
• flight test management
• test planning and reporting
• aerodynamics for flight testers
• air data calibration testing
• performance testing
• stability and control testing
• dynamics testing
• application of flight test instrumentation
• data evaluation in support of certification
• simulator based exercises in flight test techniques
• workload assessment

Prerequisites:

• basic English language proficiency
• a foundational understanding of math and physics is recommended