We’re celebrating NASA research test pilot David “Nils” Larson, who earned the 2026 Iven C. Kincheloe Award from the Society of Experimental Test Pilots for outstanding accomplishment in flight test! ✈️ 🌟
From the X-59’s first flight to its first flight reaching Mach 1.4 and 55,000 feet altitude, Nils’ pioneering work drives aerospace innovation forward.
Congratulations, Nils, on an inspiring achievement!
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