# Greg Morris on Scaled Composites, Flight Testing, and Human-Centered Innovation

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Published: 2026-06-11T17:13:40+00:00
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Welcome to this episode of What Follows — the podcast where we explore the people shaping aviation today, and the ideas defining what comes next. In this episode, host Nate Thuli speaks with Greg Morris of Scaled Composites about his journey from childhood aviation enthusiast to a leader in experimental aerospace and flight testing. Greg reflects on the culture of innovation at Scaled Composites, the importance of mission-focused design, and how teams learn, share knowledge, and manage risk when working at the edge of aerospace development. The conversation explores the balance between tradition and new technology, the role of test pilots, and why aviation systems must be designed around the human in the loop. Nate and Greg also discuss automation, cockpit confidence, organizational culture, and the future of aviation technology — from experimental aircraft to the next generation of aerospace innovation. Key Topics Greg Morris’s aviation career path and early passion for flightFlight testing and test pilot educationThe culture of innovation at Scaled CompositesBalancing vintage aviation and future-facing technologyRisk management in experimental aerospaceOrganizational learning and knowledge sharingLeadership, legacy, and team cultureHuman-centered systems and automation designThe role of confidence in the cockpitMission-based optimization in aviation systemsEmerging technologies in aviation and aerospaceEncouraging the next generation of aviation innovators Key Frameworks Mission-based optimizationOne-way vs. two-way risk managementHuman-centered automationOrganizational culture in aerospace innovationHuman factors in aviation systemsBalancing automation with pilot judgment Themes This episode centers on the culture behind aerospace innovation. Greg Morris shows that…

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