August 13 - 15, 2018: The Changing Role of the Pilot

2018 Conference Proceedings are available via individual presentation pages (< click here) and the daily agenda pages (< click here) for Keynote and presentation sessions.

Conference Agenda information is available by clicking the links below:

Papers and Presentations     Monday Tuesday Wednesday 

2018 Keynote Speakers

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2018 Conference Details

The National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS) serves as a forum for aviation professionals from academia, government, and industry to exchange ideas and learn about ways to address problems in the aviation industry. With the technological advances in automation and the advent of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), this year’s theme is focused on The Changing Role of the Pilot.

NTAS is focused on serving as a platform to enhance partnerships between academia and industry. The symposium allows various stakeholders to discuss problems and potential solutions in areas such as pilot supply, flight training, safety, technology, leadership, virtual reality, STEM education, and other emerging issues in aviation. This forum is committed to providing a venue for aviation professionals to interact with one another, to explore new ideas, and to build new relationships that result in better training and education.

This year's symposium will be dedicated to the following areas:

Action & Dates