Guidance for using advanced analytics in quantitative engineering analysis Instructor: Dr Eric Lindgren - USAF AFRL
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Enhancements in StressCheck v12.2 for DaDT Analysis of 3D Parts and Assemblies Instructor: Mr Brent Lancaster - ESRD Inc
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday, November 16, 2026
Training 2
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Fatigue Loads and Damage Tolerance Methods for Airworthiness Instructor: Mr James Burd - Aeronautica LLC
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Introduction to Structural Risk Assessment Theory and Applications using the SmartDT software Instructor: Dr Harry Millwater - University of Texas at San Antonio Author: Dr Juan Ocampo - AeroMatter LLC
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
AFGROW Version 555 Review and Future Development Instructor: Mr James Harter - LexTech Inc
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Advanced Composite Repair for Structural Integrity Engineers From Damage Characterization to Validation Instructor: Mr Marcus Stanfield - UDRI Author: Mr Frank Bruce - USAF
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Registration
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM Tuesday, November 17, 2026
General Session
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Lincoln Award Presentation: Holding the Line: Why Technical Expertise is the True Critical Path for ASIP Presenter: Dr Jeff Calcaterra - USAF AFRL
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Break
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Tuesday, November 17, 2026
ASIP Overviews, Case Histories, Best Practices I
Session Chair: Dr Raymond Kolonay - USAF AFRL (Invited)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Advancing ASIP Execution for Future Aircraft Development Programs Presenter: Mr Ryan Melliere - The Boeing Co
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Lessons Learned from an Imperfect Supplier Qualification Fatigue Test Effort for a Dynamic Component of a Helicopter Presenter: Mr Gregory Wood - USAF Authors: Dr Thomas Brussat - Mercer Engineering & Research Ctr, Mr Scott Sears - Mercer Engineering & Research Ctr
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Proposed Framework for Integrating Corrosion Technology into ASIP Presenter: Dr Vivek Kapila - The Boeing Co Author: Dr Kristen Williams - The Boeing Co
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Structural Testing I
Session Chair: Mr Steven Chisholm - The Boeing Co (Invited)
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Analysis of F-15E full scale fatigue test teardown findings Presenter: Dr Sandeep Shah - The Boeing Co
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Evaluation of T-7 Durability Test Over-Under Assessment Presenter: Mr Wyatt Johnson - USAF
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
A Fail-safe Test of a Full-scale C-130 Engine Nacelle Truss Presenter: Mr Samuel Williams - Lockheed Martin Co Authors: Ms Wendy Hynes - Lockheed Martin Co, Mr Samuel Williams - Lockheed Martin Co
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Break
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Usage/Maintenance Data Collection & Evaluation
Session Chair: Mr Joseph Nelson - USAF (Invited)
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
ASIP Influence on T-38 MECSIP Presenter: Mr Michael Johnson - USAF
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Gap Filling Parametric Flight Data to Support Remaining Useful Life Calculations Presenter: Ms Reina Bermudez Rivera - Mercer Engineering & Research Ctr
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
CBM Considerations for Structural Integrity Assurance – A Civil Aviation Perspective Presenter: Dr Michael Gorelik - FAA
The Finite Element Process For Future Aircraft Development Programs Presenter: Mr Christopher Castle - The Boeing Co
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Restoring Airworthiness Following Major Aircraft Damage An Enterprise Case Study in Structural Recovery Presenter: Mr Matthew Powers - USAF
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
F-16 PreBlock 40 Fuel Shelf Joint – A Case Study in Effective ASIP Force Management Presenter: Mr Theodore Hatch - Lockheed Martin Co Authors: Ms Lynette Gagnon - Lockheed Martin Co, Mr Bryce Harris - USAF
R&D Needs for Composite Aircraft Structures Presenter: Dr Thomas Spradlin - USAF
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
The Emerging Role of StrainLife Analysis in the ASIP Presenter: Dr Dale Ball - Lockheed Martin Co Author: Dr Dale Ball - Lockheed Martin Co
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
A Data Science Approach to the T38 FEM Correlation with Strain Survey and Fatigue Test Data Presenter: Ms Megan Bouck - Northrop Grumman Corp
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Structural Testing II
Session Chair: Mr Joseph Brown - Lockheed Martin Co (Invited)
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
B-1B Wing Residual Strength Test Load Identification and Down Selection Presenter: Mr Chase Liu - The Boeing Co Authors: Mr Jared Yunk - The Boeing Co, Mr Chase Liu - The Boeing Co
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Predictive Model Based Control System for High Speed Dynamic Airframe Testing Presenter: Mr Emilio Matricciani - Technical Data Analysis Inc
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Cooperative Research Advancing Fatigue Testing Presenter: Mr Jason Hawks - The Boeing Co Authors: Dr Craig Bridges - Lockheed Martin Co, Mr Jason Hawks - The Boeing Co, Mr Humberto Raposo - Carpenter Technology, Ms Jennifer Sison - The Boeing Co
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Break
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Aircraft Loads & Dynamics
Session Chair: Mr Scott Fields - Northrop Grumman Corp (Invited)
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Calibration Conundrums: Flight Test Loads Validation Challenges on the T-7A Red Hawk Presenter: Mr David McWilliams - The Boeing Co Authors: Mr Joseph Dutton - USAF, Mr John McClure - USAF
Leveraging the B-1 Digital Engineering Solution to Support External Carriage Presenters: Mr Joseph Vondracek - Wichita State University Mr Duane Moore - Wichita State University Authors: Dr Melinda LaubachHock - Wichita State University, Mr Duane Moore - Wichita State University, Mr Joseph Vondracek - Wichita State University
Thursday, November 19, 2026
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM Thursday, November 19, 2026
Registration
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM Thursday, November 19, 2026
ASIP Overviews, Case Histories, Best Practices III
Session Chair: Dr Michael Hirsch - USAF AFRL (Invited)
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
From Military Demonstrations to Certified Airworthiness Overview of CVM™ Applications Presenter: Mr Trevor LynchStaunton - Anodyne Electronics Mfg
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Updating MILHDBK1823 Integrating Modern NDI Reliability Methods to Refine ASIP Risk Assessment Presenter: Dr Christine Knott - USAF AFRL Authors: Dr Eric Lindgren - USAF AFRL, Mr Ryan Mooers - USAF AFRL
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
InSitu Monitoring Driven Defect and Microstructure Twins to Inform Microstructure Based Life Predictions of Laser PowderBed Fusion AM Components Presenter: Dr James Sobotka - SwRI
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM Thursday, November 19, 2026
Break
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Thursday, November 19, 2026
Aircraft Durabilty and Damage Tolerance II
Session Chair: Mr Vince Rohr - USAF (Invited)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Improving fatigue and crack growth life predictions of Split Sleeve Cold Expanded SsCx holes using advanced nearbore Super Resolution Digital Image Correlation in 7050T7451 aluminum plate Presenter: Dr Scott Carlson - Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
What can the FALSTAFF spectrum do for you Presenter: Mr Jon Walker - SwRI
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
A Crack Trajectory Simulation Method Using a 3D Finite Element Model Presenter: Mr Greg Baxter - Andromeda Systems Inc
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Thursday, November 19, 2026
Nondestructive Inspection
Session Chair: Dr Ben Main - Defence Science Technology Group DSTG (Invited)
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
This is the Way Bolt Hole Eddy Current with C-Scan Presenter: Mr Travis Reese - USAF
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Development Execution Analysis of a Bolt Hole Eddy Current Probability of Detection PoD Capability Study on Particular Aluminum Alloys for Depot and Field Inspectors Presenter: Mr Adam Barrett - USAF AFRL/RX
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Probability of Detection of Fatigue Cracks for Through-Wall Inspection with In-718 Repair Bushings Presenter: Mr Nathan Richter - SwRI
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Thursday, November 19, 2026
Break
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Thursday, November 19, 2026
Structural Enhancements & Repairs
Session Chair: Dr Michael Gorelik - FAA (Invited)
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
A Roadmap for Nondestructive Evaluation Qualification of Cold Spray Repairs on Fatigue Critical Structure Presenter: Mr Jameson Pitcheralle - TRI
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Qualification of ColdSpray for C-17 Window Frame Corrosion Damage Repair Presenter: Dr Bruno Zamorano Senderos - The Boeing Co Author: Mr KoWei Liu - The Boeing Co
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Fatigue Life Testing and Residual Stress Characterization of Needle Peening for PPEA Mitigation on F-35 Aluminum Structures Presenter: Mr James Prather - Lockheed Martin Co