PROFESSIONAL AEROSPACE SINCE 1981.

Flight Research International, a subsidiary of the National Test Pilot School, is the leading providers of training, testing and support in the aerospace and aviation industry. These services all help to advance the safety and capabilities of the industry. Located in the historic Mojave California, the FRI campus has 1 million square feet of hangars, mission control rooms and maintenance facilities and a fleet of over 40 aircraft dedicated to the safety of pilots.

EASA UPRT

As an EASA Approved Training Organization (EASA.ATO.0027), FRI is pleased to announce that we now offer a UPRT course in compliance with the requirements established in EASA FCL 745A.

Flight Research Services

Elevated Training

When every second counts, preparation is crucial to survival. At Flight Research, we believe that the only way to adequately prepare for an upset is by training in an aircraft. Our courses are instructed by a range of experienced professionals…

Flight Testing

Flight Research International conducts professional flight testing including full airframe testing, UAS testing, component testing, weapons testing and more. Our staff of certified aviation professionals are fully equipped to create a program that is fully….

Maintenance Services

The Flight Research’s Maintenance Division is a licensed FAA Part 145 Repair Station. Our certified technicians and staff have over 22 years of experience with piston and turbine airframes, helicopter and fixed wing aircraft, supersonic aircraft, and extensive…

Flight Research Services

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ELEVATED TRAINING

When every second counts, preparation is crucial to survival. At Flight Research, we believe that the only way to adequately prepare for an upset is by training in an aircraft. Our courses are instructed by a range of experienced professionals, ranging from Top Gun pilots to NASA astronauts, and are designed to train pilots how to respond in the seconds that mater most. Flight Research is trusted by Fortune 500 companies, airline flight departments, government and aerospace agencies, veterans, active-duty pilots, and cutting-edge aerospace engineering firms alike to ensure that pilots leave our facility having trained with the best.

Flight Testing

Flight Research International conducts professional flight testing including full airframe testing, UAS testing, component testing, weapons testing and more. Our staff of certified aviation professionals are fully equipped to create a program that is fully customizable to your needs and security clearance. Your project will include a dedicated team of aviation maintenance professionals (AMPs), inspection authorized (IA) mechanics and technicians, and military test pilots to test and clear your aircraft.

Maintenance Services

The Flight Research’s Maintenance Division is a licensed FAA Part 145 Repair Station. Our certified technicians and staff have over 22 years of experience with piston and turbine airframes, helicopter and fixed wing aircraft, supersonic aircraft, and extensive experience with experimental type aircrafts. The Maintenance Department conducts a variety of aircraft inspections and maintain the FRI training fleet of over 40 aircraft and 24 airframe types on-site in Mojave, CA.

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Fleet Spotlight

Northrop T-38A Talon

The Northrop T-38A Talon has been the supersonic trainer of choice for the USAF and several other military and government organizations for many years. The aircraft exhibits several transonic and supersonic characteristics essential to flight test and flight test training. We use the T-38 to provide the world’s only UPRT to teach supersonic effects – HiPer UPRT.

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