FLIGHT TEST SAFETY WORKSHOP
5-8 May 2008
Radisson Suite Hotel Oceanfront
Melbourne , Florida

The Flight Test Safety Committee (FTSC) will be sponsoring the annual Flight Test Safety Workshop on 5-8 May 2008 at the Radisson Suite Hotel Oceanfront, 3101 North Highway A1A, Melbourne, FL.  The purpose of the Safety Workshop is to provide an open forum where flight test safety issues can be presented, discussed, and probed with other members and other disciplines within the flight test community. FTSC Board of Directors Member Steve Wenke and FTSC Board Chairman Tom Roberts are coordinating the event with the assistance of The Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP) and the Society of Flight Test Engineers (SFTE).

The theme of this year’s workshop is “Back To Basics”.  The technical program will concentrate on the most essential aspectsof a safe and effective flight test team. The four individual sessions will be tailored to highlight particular components of the overall safety process.   As we develop the future of flight technology, it is important to recognize the core safety values and processes used by today's successful flight test teams.  The workshop will highlight the importance of sharing information and learning from other participants’ successes and failures. No proceedings are published; therefore, formal written papers are not required. To ensure freedom of communication, there will be a safety-related non-attribution policy in effect throughout the Workshop. We are proud to announce that all workshop attendees will receive Continuing Education credits through Embry-Riddle University. A certificate will be provided at the event. Please submit abstracts by email to setp@setp.org, by fax to 1-661-940-0398, or by mail to: SETP, PO Box 986, Lancaster, CA 93584. Abstracts should be limited to one page or less. Deadline for submissions to be included in the annual Workshop is 15 February, 2008.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Radisson Suite Hotel Oceanfront. The rate for all attendees is $119.99 per night +tax. Reservations can be made online at http://www.radisson.com/setp or by calling the hotel direct at 1-321-773-9260 or inside the USA 1- 888-201-1718 and mention the Flight Test Safety Workshop to obtain this special rate. YOUR RESERVATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4 APRIL 2008 TO GUARANTEE A ROOM AT THE SPECIAL RATE. After that date rooms can be booked based on availability. Dress for the symposium is Business/ Business casual/military equivalent.  

REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN : The Workshop registration desk will be open:

Monday, 5 May - Tour – Lobby at 8:30am, tour departs at 9:30am. Registration - in the Sunset Room on 16 th Floor from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Tuesday, 6 May - 8:00am – Oak Ballroom

Wednesday, 7 May – 8:00am – Oak Ballroom

Thursday, 8 May – 8:00am – Oak Ballroom

MONDAY, 5 MAY - TECHNICAL TOUR :   A specially arranged VIP Tour of the Kennedy Space Center is being coordinated by Dr. Bill Connor and hosted by Astronaut Bob Crippen, who served as pilot on STS-1 and was the spacecraft commander on STS-7, STS-41C and STS-41G. The group will gather in the lobby and the bus will depart the hotel at 9:30am and return at approximately 5:30pm that evening. Some of the areas we will visit are the Vehicle Assembly Room, Launch Pad, and Space Station Processing Facility. We also hope to visit the new attraction, the Shuttle Launch Experience, which is an amusement-ride-cum-astronaut-flight-simulator designed to mimic the 17,500-mph liftoff of a NASA shuttle orbiter. The cost of the tour is $50.00 per person. Space is limited, so register early so you don’t miss this chance for a behind-the-scenes look at NASA’s amazing and historic spaceport!! There will be a social hour in the Sunset Room on the 16 th floor of the hotel at the conclusion of the Tour.

TUESDAY, 6 MAY - Tutorial :  The FTSC is again sponsoring a full-day Flight Test Safety Tutorial.  This year's 6-hour tutorial is titled "Beyond Crew Rest: Fatigue Management and Countermeasures for the Flight Test Team"  and will be presented by Mark R. Rosekind, Ph.D., of Alertness Solutions, Cupertino, CA. Dr. Rosekind is a Founder, President, and Chief Scientist of Alertness Solutions. He is internationally recognized for translating scientific knowledge on sleep, circadian factors, human fatigue, performance, and alertness into practical strategies that improve safety and productivity. His work has been utilized by major corporations and agencies such as the FAA, NTSB, and NASA. The tutorial should benefit anyone involved in flight test safety or management of flight test programs/events.  More information regarding tutorial specifics will be sent later. There will be a charge of $100.00 to offset the cost of the event, and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Continental breakfast will be served at 8:00am for registrants in the Tradewinds Ballroom. The Tutorial will begin at 8:30am in the Oak Ballroom. Class size will be limited, so sign up early!! There will be a social hour in the Sunset Room on the 16 th floor at the conclusion of the Tutorial.

WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY : Continental breakfast will be served at 8:00am for registrants in the Tradewinds Ballroom. The workshop will begin in the Oak Ballroom at 8:30am.

Technical Session One will be titled Risk Management, Planning, and Execution, including selection and appropriate use of Test Safety Equipment.

Technical Session Two is titled Effectively Integrating Lessons Learned, including Success Stories and relevant Accident/Incident topics.

At the conclusion of the sessions, a reception will be held outdoors on the Ocean Deck from 6:00pm-9:00pm. The event is included in the registration fee, but if you wish to bring a guest, tickets may be purchased for $75.00.

THURSDAY, 8 MAY : Continental breakfast will be served at 8:00am for registrants in the Tradewinds Ballroom. The workshop will begin in the Oak Ballroom at 8:30am.

Technical Session Three is titled Test Team Topics: Flight Test Training, Effective Communication, and Safety Culture Development.

Technical Session Four will consist of Breakout Sessions (i.e. Civil and Military subgroups), to encourage more specific interaction and open discussion.

Flight Test Safety Workshop On-line Registration

Deadline for refunds on cancellations is 29 April 2008.

The Flight Test Safety Committee (FTSC) was formed jointly in November 1994 by members of The Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP), the Society of Flight Test Engineers (SFTE) and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). The purpose of the FTSC is to initiate and sustain a flight test safety related organization intended to promote flight safety, reduce the risk of mishap, promote risk reduction management, and continually improve the profession's communication and coordination. -- http://www.flighttestsafety.org/

ATTENTION DOD PERSONNEL: The Department of Defense finds this event meets the minimum regulatory standards for attendance by DoD employees. This finding does not constitute a blanket approval or endorsement for attendance. Individual DoD Component commands or organizations are responsible for approving attendance of its DoD employees based on mission requirements and DoD regulations.

Contact us: setp@setp.org
Last Updated 7/23/07