While many may think of video games or immersive video when they talk about augmented and virtual reality, to one Team Edwards member it all translates to jet engine maintenance training, saving time and money. Hear all about it on our latest episode of Edwards: Beyond the Test!

It is sometimes said that those who have gone there before are made of the “right stuff.” It is a program that is steeped with rich history made by the brave men and women who have learned to push the boundaries of what is possible, to achieve the inconceivable that not only advanced the U.S. Air Force, but the world! In this episode of “Edwards: Beyond the Test” join us as we take you to the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot school located right here at Edwards Air Force Base!

With a goal to inspire and motivate youth, the Edwards STEM program is robust both on base and out in the community. In this edition of Edwards: Beyond the Test, we talk with Mrs. Helida Vanhoy who is the 412th Test Wing STEM coordinator to learn more about this exciting opportunity for area youth. Additionally, we take a field trip over to the Edwards STARBASE classroom for a brief look at this exciting DOD program for area 5th graders.

A critical part of flight-test is the Control Tower and a successful tower operation is the result of a strong team. In this episode of Edwards: Beyond the Test, we go inside the iconic tower and talk with its chief controller, SMSgt Joshua Matias as well as line controller and trainer SrA Oscar Cantu.

Mr. Nick Perry, who is a computer engineer for the 412th Range Squadron joins us for this episode of Edwards: Beyond the Test. Nick discusses his work, how it supports the warfighter and how a new college graduate from the Detroit, Michigan area ended up in The Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe.

He first arrived as a Captain when he attended the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School and today is a Brigadier General commanding the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base. Join us for this edition of Edwards: Beyond the Test as we talk with Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert. Gen. Teichert discusses new programs on the horizon for Edwards, outreach to the surrounding communities, as well as quality of life for those who live and work on the base.

In this edition our guest is the 412th Test Wing Command Chief, Chief Master Sergeant Ian Eishen who takes us behind the scenes of his work at Edwards as well as what's new on the horizon for the base Recorded 21 November.

Dave Sanders is the Airfield Manager for Edwards Air Force Base. In this episode we take the listeners behind the scenes of airfield operations as well as out onto the historic lakebed.

Dave Sanders is the Airfield Manager for Edwards Air Force Base. In this episode we take the listeners behind the scenes of airfield operations as well as out onto the historic lakebed.

Guest Wendy Peterson, an aerospace engineer discusses her life and passion as the Weapons Flight Chief for the 775th Flight Test Squadron.