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Mar 2023
1h 13m

Aircraft Structures: Non-Destructive Tes...

E. Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello, Retired U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot
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Mr. Tim Kinsella joins former U.S. Air Force Flight Test Engineer and Fighter Pilot Podcast cohost Ken "Primetime" Katz to discuss the various non-intrusive ways aircraft structures are tested in development and throughout the aircraft's service life. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations 
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