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Richard Ranaudo


Assistant Research Professor
Aviation Systems and Flight Research Department
University of Tn Space Institute
MS-20
Tullahoma, TN 37388

(931) 393-7496
rranaudo@utsi.edu

Richard Ranaudo

Education

  • 1967, B.S. - Civil Engineering, University of Conn., Storrs, Conn.
  • 1976, M.S. - Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering
    Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
    +Chi Epsilon National Civil Engineering Honor Fraternity.

Professional Experience

  • 2003 – Present, University of Tennessee Space Institute
    Research Assistant Professor, Aviation Systems and Flight Research
  • 1998 – 2002, Bombardier Aerospace, Wichita, Kansas
    Manager and Senior Experimental Test Pilot, Canadair Flight Test Programs
  • 1994 – 1998, NASA Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio
    Chief, Aircraft Operations Office
  • 1980 – 1995, United Airlines Inc., Cleveland, Ohio
    Airline Pilot
  • 1979 – 1980, NASA Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio
    Research Test Pilot and Program Manager
  • 1974 – 1978, NASA Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio
    Research Test Pilot
  • 1967 – 1980, USAF and Air National Guard, Vietnam/CONUS
    USAF Fighter Pilot and Advanced Jet Instructor Pilot

Awards Received

  • NASA Exceptional Service Medal
  • Military Decorations
    Distinguished Flying Cross
    eleven Air Medals
    Air Force Commendation Medal.

Professional Memberships

  • American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
    • Member from 1980 – 1990
    • Served on Flight Test Technical Committee
    • chairman for the 1989 Flight Test Conference.