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  • Marvin Sellers, a senior engineer with ATA’s Flight Systems Testing group, applies the base layer of Pressure Sensitive Paint (PSP) on a scale model of the Air Force’s C-5M Galaxy in AEDC’s 16-foot transonic wind tunnel prior to aerodynamic testing to validate two winglets with the goal of reducing drag, improving fuel efficiency and lowering operating costs. (Photo by Rick Goodfriend)

    AEDC researches possible modifications to C-5M Super Galaxy wings

    A recent landmark aerodynamic test on a scale model of the C-5M Super Galaxy in Arnold Engineering Development Complex's 16-foot transonic wind tunnel was all about efficiency and the bottom line.Jack O'Banion, Lockheed Martin's director of air mobility improvements and derivatives, said the high cost of fuel is the driving force behind the recent
  • From left, Dawn Battles, ATK Space Threat Assessment Testbed (STAT) program manager; Keith Holt, Aerospace Testing Alliance’s STAT program manager; and Nikki Tracey, AEDC’s Air Force STAT program manager, listen as John Prebola, ATA’s STAT technical director, speaks about some features of the Space Threat Assessment Testbed Facility, located in AEDC’s Space and Missile Ground Test Complex building. The new facility will accommodate satellite component and entire micro-satellite tests. The micro-satellites are of low mass and size, usually below 100 kilograms. (Photo by Jacqueline Cowan)

    AEDC's newest world-class national space testing asset on its way to mission readiness

    A project team at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex has successfully completed an initial site acceptance test campaign on Arnold's new, one-of-a-kind space asset testing facility.The Space Threat Assessment Testbed can simulate a realistic operational environment to space hardware, using multiple source simulators to emulate the
  • Lockheed Martin test pilot Dan Canin flies BF-2 during air start testing over Edwards Air Force Base Aug. 8. Air starts test the ability of the F-35’s propulsion system to restart during flight. Verifying the restart capability of the propulsion system is part of the initial flight test program for the F-35 and a prerequisite for high angle-of-attack testing. The F-35B is the variant of the Joint Strike Fighter designed for use by U.S. Marine Corps, as well as F-35 international partners in the United Kingdom and Italy. The F-35B is capable of short take-offs and vertical landings to provide air power from amphibious ships, ski jump aircraft carriers and expeditionary airfields. The F-35B is now undergoing test and evaluation at NAS Patuxent River prior to delivery to the fleet. (Photo courtesy of Michael Jackson/Lockheed Martin)

    F-35B completes first airborne engine start tests

    The short take-off and vertical landing variant of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter successfully completed a major prerequisite test for in-flight performance Aug. 15.BF-2 completed the first air starts, which test the ability of the F-35's propulsion system to restart during flight. Verifying the restart capability of the propulsion
  • Agency’s recent success with ORS-1 and Tactical Satellite-4 missions laid the groundwork for upcoming low-cost, rapid-reaction projects

    ORS Office organizing three new programs

    Perhaps the Operationally Responsive Space Office should consider changing its motto of "Employ. Deploy. Develop" to "Reaching the Reality of Rapid Response." In the past 14 months, the organization experienced success with its initial satellite, ORS-1, transitioned for operational use to U.S. Central Command in January, approximately six months
  • The X-51A Waverider is mounted under the wing of a B-52 at Edwards AFB Calif., in preparation of its August 14 test flight. On a previous flight, the X-51A flew for more than three minutes at Mach 4.88 under scramjet power. (photo courtesy of Boeing)

    X-51A flight ends prematurely

    The X-51A Waverider successfully launched from an Air Force B-52 bomber over Point Mugu Naval Air Warfare Center Sea Range Aug. 14, 2012, at approximately 11:36 a.m. PST.The X-51 safely separated from the B-52 and the rocket booster fired as planned. However after 16 seconds, a fault was identified with one of the cruiser control fins. Once the
  • The U.S. Navy's X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator flies over Edwards during a routine test mission. The UCAS-D program conducted the airworthiness test phase for the X-47B at Edwards, which came to a successful conclusion May 15 after more than two years of testing. Team Edwards will continue to support the program, as the 412th Maintenance Group will send personnel to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., to continue supporting in the aircraft carrier suitability test phase. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Chris Neill)

    X-47B demonstrates airworthiness; Team Edwards support continues

    With the support of Team Edwards, the United States Navy came one step closer to seamlessly integrating the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator into aircraft carrier operations. The first test phase, which validated the X-47B's airworthiness, wrapped up May 15, 2012, after more than two years of testing.Flight test at Edwards was so
  • (U.S. Air Force photo by Jet Fabara)

    Edwards bids farewell to Air Force's first C-17

    The U.S. Air Force's first C-17 Globemaster III, known as T-1, takes off April 23, 2012, for the final time as it departs Edwards Air Force Base to arrive at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. T-1, tail number 87-0025, had its first flight on Sept. 15, 1991, when it was delivered from the Boeing C-17 final assembly plant in Long Beach,
  • The 418th Flight Test Squadron Parachute Test Team at Edwards continues to provide peace of mind for flyers and aircrew personnel who rely on knowing their parachute system has been tested and proven to work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Greg L. Davis)

    Edwards parachute testers jump at chance to test

    In an environment where flight test is synonymous with the words Edwards Air Force Base, aircraft aren't the only components being tested on a continued basis.Thanks to a team under the 418th Flight Test Squadron, the Parachute Test Team at Edwards continues to provide peace of mind for fliers and aircrew personnel who rely on knowing their
  • (Lockheed Martin photo by Tom Reynolds)

    F-35A completes first night refueling mission

    The first night refueling in the history of the F-35 program was completed March 26, 2012, here. Piloted by Lt. Col. Peter Vitt, 461st Flight Test Squadron director of operations, AF-4, an F-35A conventional takeoff and landing variant, rendezvoused with an Air Force KC-135 tanker and successfully received fuel through the F-35's boom receptacle.
  • Tunnel 9 Director Dan Marren was the tour spokesman during the COTE kick-off event at the AEDC-managed Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9. Participants (left to right) included Michael Kendra, Eric Marineau, Edward Greer, Derrick Hinton, Patrick Carrick, Ricky Peters and Tom Russell. (Photo provided)

    AEDC's Tunnel 9 is the site of unique program debut

    Arnold Engineering Development Center's White Oak site in Silver Spring, Md., is home to a new and innovative program sponsored by the Test Resource Management Center and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. According to Dan Marren, White Oak site director, this program, called the Centers of Testing Excellence, was modeled after AFOSR lab
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