scope:

a. Duration of courses of instruction is approximately 1 year.

b. Academic study in aerodynamics, stability and control, power plant analysis, airborne systems, and related engineering subjects are included in all four courses of instruction.

c. Flight syllabus at each school is designed to provide actual experience in testing of modern aircraft and airborne systems, as well as reduction analysis and reporting of data obtained.

d. USNTPS offers three curricula: fixed wing, rotary wing, rotary wing, and airborne systems. Fixed wing and rotary wing curricula prepare pilots and engineers to test airborne mission system as well as flying qualities and performance. Airborne systems curriculum prepares NFOs and engineers to test airborne mission systems.

e. Multi-engine candidates can expect jet transition training and rotary wing candidates can expect multi-engine training en route to USNTPS. Candidates enroute to ETPS and EPNER can expect aircraft/systems preparatory training at USNTPS. Additionally, candidates selected for EPNER will attend Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA for 6 months and complete the 3-month French technical language course in France prior to class convening date.

Purpose. To publish information concerning courses of instruction offered at the United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS), United States Air Force Test Pilot School (USAFTPS), British Empire Test Pilot School (ETPS), and the French Test Pilot School (EPNER). This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.