Michael Lapp

Background

About Michael Lapp

Process and Detail-Oriented Test Pilot with strong Aerospace Engineering background and significant multi-engine turbine PIC time as Airline Captain. Core Skills: Operational/Functional Check Flights (OCFs/FCFs) Coordination of Flight Testing w/ ATC Flight Test Plan Development Pre/Post-Flight Briefings Use of Test Cards / Test Plans Comms with Test Director (TD) Monitoring of Temporary Operating Limitations (TOLs) Safety/Contingency/Emergency Procedures Multi-Crewmember Resource Management (CRM) Single-Pilot Resource Management Post-Flight Data Analysis Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP) Analysis Technical Writing- Certification Documentation, Pilot Checklists, Process Documentation, Training Manuals Coordination of Logistics- Travel Arrangements, Aircraft Servicing (Hangaring, Maintenance, Fueling) Ferry and Repositioning Flights Aerial Survey Techniques Aerospace Vehicle Design and Analysis Wind Tunnel Test Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Aircraft Aerodynamic Loads Analysis Composite Part Design and Layup What I've Flown: Cirrus SR20/22/22T, SF50 Embraer ERJ-170-200LR “E-175” Bombardier DHC-8-400 “Q400” Piper PA-34-200 & -200T Seneca I & II Piper PA-44-180 Seminole Cessna 182 R Skylane Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow II Cessna 172 E/M/N/P/SP Skyhawk (Wheels & Floats) Piper PA-18-150 Cub (Floats)