Since 1957
The Premier Gathering in Flight Test
Each year, the Society of Experimental Test Pilots hosts its Annual Symposium and Banquet, bringing together the brightest minds in aerospace for technical presentations, awards, and the fellowship that defines our profession. Our symposia have been the cornerstone of the flight test community since 1957, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas that advance the art and science of flight testing.
From first flights of revolutionary aircraft to advances in autonomous systems and space exploration, SETP symposia capture the cutting edge of aerospace achievement.
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Whether you are presenting a technical paper, networking with industry leaders, or celebrating the achievements of your peers, the SETP Annual Symposium is the must-attend event in flight testing.
Event History
Recent Symposia
5th Annual Symposium: Indian Section
The 5th SETP Indian Section Symposium will be held on 11 July 2026 in Bangalore, India. Symposium Chairman: Air Marshal Vikram "Polly" Singh, IAF (M). Theme: Modern Trends in Flight Testing.
SETP Indian Section Symposium
The Third Annual SETP Indian Section Symposium held in coordination with SFTE Indian Chapter. A platform for sharing knowledge from flight test planning and execution to prevent repetition of past challenges. Dinner speaker: Air Marshal Philip Rajkumar.
SETP-SFTE Joint Symposium India Section
SETP Indian Section and SFTE India Section joint annual symposium. Bringing together test pilots, flight test engineers, and aviation professionals for technical presentations and knowledge sharing.
2nd Annual Symposium: Indian Section
Details for the 2nd Annual Symposium of the SETP Indian Section will be announced soon. Stay tuned for more information.
1st SFTE India Chapter Symposium
The inaugural SFTE India Chapter Symposium, bringing together flight test engineers from across India for technical presentations and community building.