Test Pilot School Awards 1950-1992
Abstract
These documents are historical documents for Test Pilot School Awards. There is the United States Air Force Distinguished Alumni Award. The A. B. Honts Award: Captain Honts, Class 53C, was killed on 8 February 1955 while flight testing a B-57 aircraft at Edwards AFB. This award was presented co the outstanding student in each class until 1966, when it was retired in favor of the Liethen-Tittle Award. Major Liethen, Class 61C, was killed on 12 October 1966 in an F-100 aircraft while performing aerial maneuvers as a member of the USAF Thunderbird Aerial Demonstration Team at Nellis AFB. Major Tittle, Class 550, was killed on 5 October 1966 while [light testing the XVS experimental VSTOL aircraft at Edwards AFB. This Liethen-Tittle award is presented to the pilot in each class who achieves the best overall record for outstanding flying performance and academic excellence. R. L. Jones Award: Colonel Jones, while Deputy Commandant of the USAF Test Pilot School, was primarily responsible for the formulation of the Flight Test Engineer program. This program was initiated in1972. An award honoring Colonel Jones' contributions to the Test Pilot School was jointly established in 1979 by the Air Force Test Pilot School and the Society of Flight Test Engineers. This award replaced the Outstanding Flight Test Engineer Award and is also presented to the flight test engineer or navigator who achieves the best overall record in report writing, flight test management, and academic excellence. Prop Wash Award: "ILLEGETIMNI NON CARBORUNDUM" This award is voted upon by the members of each class and is presented to the student who has contributed most to class spirit and morale during their tenure at the USAF Test Pilot School.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 21, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1168494
Entities
Organizations
- Air Force Test Center