This course introduces an experienced operational pilot to the philosophy, procedures, and theory of production / acceptance / maintenance flight test.  An academic review of basic aerodynamics and aircraft performance, plus risk management, upset recovery theory, aircraft pilot compatibility, an introduction to stability and control and acceptance / maintenance / production flight test procedures are accomplished prior to in-flight / simulator practical application exercises.  During one of the inflight exercises, an actual aircraft production/acceptance flight test to include crew resource management exercise is performed.  A complete takeoff speed development and stability and control exercise for large jet aircraft is preformed in the Simulator.  At the completion of this course the student will have a basic knowledge of the Type Certificate Requirements & Processes, and the role production, acceptance, and maintenance flight test plays in ensuring the aircraft performance, flying qualities, and systems meet the critical Type Certificate Requirements.