ITPS is an EASA ATO approved for Civil Pilot CAT-1 and CAT-2 Flight Test Ratings and Lead Flight Testing Engineer courses for fixed, rotary wing aircraft and UAS.




Featured Courses

Each course features a 30-minute Welcome and Overview session and a 1-hour Q&A and Debrief session with an instructor.


Flight Test Fundamentals

Courses: 1 Coaching: 1

$2,542.50

Stores Certification

It entails an introduction to ground and flight testing leading up to captive carriage and Safe Release flights, with an emphasis on planning and executing tests safely and efficiently, as well as data acquisition, analysis, and methods. Q&A and Debrief (1 hour) with an instructor.

Courses: 1 Coaching: 1

Introduction to UAS Flight Test

The course focuses on providing training in the discipline of UAS flight testing, management and reporting, and gives examples of UAV flight tests and flight test management, thorough preparation in UAV test techniques and test aspects for the associated sensors and systems.

Courses: 1 Coaching: 1

$2,250

FW Performance Flight Test

This course offers an overview of FW aircraft performance flight testing, covering aerodynamics, propulsion, and systems during takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, and landing. Learn performance data acquisition, analysis, test planning, and compliance with civil (CS23/25) and military standards.

Courses: 1 Coaching: 1

$2,250

RW Flying Qualities Flight Test

This course covers RW aircraft flying qualities flight testing, including helicopter stability, low-speed regime, aerodynamic derivatives, and rotor dynamics. Topics include flight controls, autorotation, and category A operations, focusing on test methods, planning, data acquisition, and analysis.

Courses: 1 Coaching: 1

$2,250

Digital Flight Control Systems

Courses: 1 Coaching: 1

$2,250

Learn from the best ...


Our international cadre of expert instructors ensures that course content are relevant and tailored to meet the current and emerging technological needs of flight test.

CEO and Founder: Giorgio Clementi

Giorgio has 34 years of flying experience, including 20 years in flight testing. He holds a Post Graduate certificate in Aerospace Engineering from Bristol University and an Airline Transport Pilot License. A graduate of NTPS, Giorgio’s experience spans both fixed-wing and helicopter, civil and military. He has worked on certification projects with authorities like the UK CAA, FAA, and Transport Canada. Giorgio set up Diamond Aircraft’s flight test department in Canada and has conducted various flight tests. With over 24 years of experience training test pilots and engineers, he has flown over 3000 hours on 60+ types. 

VP, Flight Test: David Lohse

Dave has over 30 years of flying experience, including 20 years in flight test and three as a Flight Test Instructor. He holds degrees in Mathematics and Flight Test Technology, and an EASA Flight Test Instructor Rating. He served nearly 15 years in the Royal Australian Air Force as an F/A-18 fighter pilot and test pilot. Dave also worked 14 years with Cathay Pacific as a B747 line and test pilot, overseeing the entry into service of new aircraft and simulator qualifications. He has over 6,000 flying hours on 50+ aircraft types.

 Head of Training: Stephen Crockatt

Stephen Crockatt, Head of Training at ITPS, began his career with the Royal Navy in 1989, flying Sea King and Lynx helicopters. He served as the UK Instructor at USNTPS and was NAVAIR Test Pilot Instructor of the Year in 2007. Stephen holds an MBA and an MSc in Safety and Accident Investigation from Cranfield University. He has been Commanding Officer of ETPS and UK Team Lead for F35 Integrated Test Force trials.

Deputy Head Of Training:
Thiago Macedo

Thiago Macedo, a 2006 graduate of the Brazilian Air Force Academy, is a fighter pilot with experience flying A-29s and AMXs. In 2016, he graduated from the US Naval Test Pilot School and has since participated in various flight test programs. He has over 2300 flight hours on 40+ aircraft types. In 2019, Thiago became a Flight Test Instructor at the Brazilian Test Pilot School, focusing on Advanced Flight Controls Systems and training flight test professionals.