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Master of Science in Flight Test and Evaluation

Flight test and evaluation is a specialized sub-discipline of aeronautics where people plan, organize conduct, manage, and evaluate experimental and developmental aircraft and aircraft systems. As such, it is a broad discipline including the application of basic science and engineering, technical management, and organizational principles. This program of education provides the student with the basic skills necessary to immediately become a member of a flight test team.

Title of Degree:
Master of Science in Flight Test and Evaluation

Requirements:
The Master of Science in Flight Test and Evaluation degree is awarded upon successful completion of a prescribed course of study consisting of a core curriculum of 18 units (including a thesis), and one of two tracks for a minimum total of 48 credits.

Prerequisites
The prerequisites for enrollment in the Master of Science in Flight Test and Evaluation are a Baccalaureate degree in engineering, physical or computer science, mathematics, or technical management from an accredited institution.  Students presenting other credentials will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Transfer Credit
Up to 9-Quarter (6 semester) units of transfer and advanced standing credit may be applied toward the Master of Science degree.

Curriculum:
Those students enrolled in the National Flight Test Institute have a choice of two tracks, in addition to a common core curriculum. The requirement to "cross-train" and take courses from the opposite track adds breadth to the student’s background.
 

Core Modules 

credits

T&E 4001 – Introduction to Flight Test

3 

T&E 4002 – Test Management / Operational Test & Evaluation 

3 

T&E 4003 – Engineering Research and Thesis

12

 T&E 4004 - FAA Aircraft Certification Procedures*

6

*T&E 4004 open to FAA personnel only

 Required Core Credits:

18 

Performance and Flying Qualities Track

 Core

18 

T&E 4101 (T&E 4111 Helicopter) – Performance Flight Testing I

3

T&E 4102 (T&E 4112 Helicopter) – Performance Flight testing II*

3

T&E 4103 (T&E 4113 Helicopter) – Flying Qualities Flight Testing I

3

T&E 4104 (T&E 4114 Helicopter) – Flying Qualities Flight Testing II

3

T&E 4105 – Flight Controls and Simulation*

3

Electives from Systems Track (5)

15 

*Requires successful completion of T&E 4101

Total:

48 

Systems Track

 Core

18

T&E 4201 – Introduction to Avionics and Weapons Systems Flight Testing

3

T&E 4202 – Communications, Navigation and GPS Flight Testing

3

T&E 4203 – Flight Management Systems Flight Testing

3

T&E 4204 – Flight Test of RADAR Systems

3

T&E 4205 – Flight Vehicle Structures & Loads Testing

3

T&E 4206 – Stores Certification and Weapons

3

T&E 4207 – Electro-Optic and Infrared Systems Flight Testing 

3

T&E 4208 – Night Vision Imaging System Evaluation Techniques

3

T&E 4209 – Flight Test of Electronic Warfare Systems

3

Elective from Performance and Flying Qualities Track (1) 

3

Total:  

48


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