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Navy force test squadron changes command Regional Newsfeatured Cmdr. John Walsh took command of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20 from Capt. Jared “J-Rod” Goul during a change of command ceremony at NAS Patuxent River Nov. 4.
By Kaitlin Wicker Public Relations Specialist NTWL and USNTPS 1 Min Read -
FRCE hosts Navy official, with eye on modernization Regional Newsfeatured Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) hosted an Oct. 5 visit from the deputy assistant secretary of the Navy office responsible for the construction and maintenance of installations.
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Somerville takes passion of flight to command VX-23 Regional Newsfeatured In a world where engineering, aviation and military defense collide, Capt. Elizabeth Somerville brings a great deal of experience to the table. With bachelor’s and master’s degrees in aeronautical engineering, two decades of experience between fleet aviation and developmental test, and a love of aviation that began when she was a small girl, she relishes her time in naval aviation.
By Kaitlin Wicker and Rob Perry Reprinted from Naval Aviation News 3 Min Read -
Navy’s first unmanned test squadron changes command Regional Newsfeatured Lt. Col. Gary Shill took command of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (UX) 24 from Cmdr. Daniel Martin during a ceremony at NAS Patuxent River’s Webster Outlying Field June 3.
By Kaitin Wicker NTWL/USNTPS Public Relations Specialist 2 Min Read -
Evaluating hover performance near obstacles, inside confined areas Regional Newsfeatured The 38-foot tall test platform shown — built by NAWCAD engineers from more than 100 shipping containers — helped evaluate V-22 air recirculation effects on the Osprey using dozens of anemometers affixed to the sides of the platform to measure airflow variation. The research enhances readiness for pilots operating off ships at sea, rooftop platforms, and other complex environments.
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Navy scientists earn patent for innovative camera test instrument Regional Newsfeatured Two scientists from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) recently earned a patent for an instrument and technique that tests the image-capturing sensor in digital cameras helping buyers determine the quality of the camera before purchase.
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College of Test & Evaluation offers training in mission-based test design Regional Newsfeatured NAVAIR University’s College of Test & Evaluation recently began teaching a newly developed course on mission-based test design, or MBTD. Designed to enable capabilities-based test and evaluation, MBTD informs test planning in all test phases. Teams can use designed tests to be sure they are evaluating a system with warfighting capabilities and tasks in mind.
By Nicholas Wirz and Kelly Walker College of Test and Evaluation U.S. Naval Test Pilot School <1 Min Read -
VX-20 pilots are flying high after awards Regional Newsfeatured Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20 is proud to announce that two of its pilots received awards for their outstanding accomplishments in 2020. Cmdr. Jared Goul, VX-20 commanding officer, announced Lt. Priti Bhatnagar as the squadron’s 2020 Test Pilot of the Year and Capt. Michael France of the Airborne Command & Control and Logistics Wing (ACCLW) announced VX-20’s Lt. Mahmood Alaverdi as the wing’s 2020 Hawkeye Pilot of the Year (Ashore). Both pilots are 2018 graduates of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, Bhatnagar with Class 153 and Alaverdi with Class 154.
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U.S. Naval Test Pilot School celebrates Class 158 graduation Regional Newsfeatured The U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) held a graduation ceremony for Class 158 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Jan. 22. Thirty-six students successfully completed an intense 11-month course of instruction for designation as Engineering Developmental Test Pilots, Test Flight Officers, and Test Engineers.
By Paul Lagasse U.S. Naval Test Pilot School Communications 2 Min Read