The Canadian Flight Test Symposium will be held on May 29th, right after CANSEC.
The event is hosted by SETP and the Canadian chapter of SFTE.
We will have 9 presentations and a great venue!
Join us in Ottawa, ON, Canada.
More info and call for papers here:
https://www.setp.org/canada/6th-canadian-flight-test-symposium-call-for-abstracts.html
The European Test and Telemetry Conference (ETTC) 2026 is a premier international platform for telemetry, test instrumentation, telecontrol, and data processing, held in collaboration with the SENSOR+TEST measurement fair in Nuremberg, Germany, from June 9–11, 2026. This edition focuses on the evolution of testing industries to keep pace with rapid technological shifts, specifically under the theme of "Transforming Test Methods and Facilities with New Global Market Technologies and AI." The conference has officially issued its Call for Papers, inviting experts to submit abstracts by February 9, 2026, on pivotal topics such as artificial intelligence and machine learning in telemetry, digital twins, 5G and LEO satellite communications, and the integration of new energy systems like hydrogen into testing infrastructures.
The SFTE Board of Directors invites you to an early consultation session regarding proposed changes to the SFTE Constitution on Saturday, June 13th. As chapter leaders, your input is crucial before we present a formal proposal to the wider membership.
Why Amend the Constitution?
The field of Flight Test has expanded significantly—encompassing uncrewed vehicles, new propulsion, and space systems—making the SFTE's mission to advance effectiveness, safety, and efficiency among all Flight Test Professionals more vital than ever.
In order to achieve this we have positioned ourselves as the only Flight Test specific society open to ALL Flight Test Professionals. As our missions expand and our members remain at the forefront of technology we want to ensure that we provide a home for everyone engaged in Flight Test.
The primary objective is to simplify the member grading scheme. The current requirements, dating back to the 1960s/70s, do not reflect the diversity of today's Flight Test community and can act as a barrier to early career professionals.
Key Proposed Changes
Membership Grades:
Remove the “Affiliate Member” and “Associate Member” grades.
Redefine the "Member" grade to encompass all Flight Testers.
Redefine the "Student Member" grade to include High School Students and expand eligible subjects.
Organizational Updates:
Formally recognize non-US chapters' ability to incorporate legally in their own jurisdictions.
Add Term Limits for the Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer positions to align with all other board offices.
Change the process for amending the Code of Ethics to remove the requirement for a society-wide vote.
For more details on the proposed changes see the overview or the full text.
Additional Feedback Requested
We also seek your feedback on a potential change to the SFTE Membership Rates in 2027 and a proposed increase to the annual Chapter Rebate to better support your local events.
Timeline for Constitutional Amendment
June 13th: Initial Review with Chapter Officers, Tech Council, and Committee Members.
No Later than July 6th: Initial Proposed Amendment published in full to all Members.
July – September: Three Open Session forums held to gather feedback and proposed changes.
October 1st: Final Text Published; At-Large Members receive the opportunity to vote electronically.
October 26th: Formal Vote by Chapter Representatives at the Annual Business Meeting.
Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP) Training
CIRP is a peer-to-peer, mental health support program designed to mitigate the impact of an accident or incident before stress reactions damage job performance, careers, family, and health.
Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP) Training
CIRP is a peer-to-peer, mental health support program designed to mitigate the impact of an accident or incident before stress reactions damage job performance, careers, family, and health.
Join the North Texas Chapter and the SETP Southwest Section on the First Friday of even-numbered months at the Flying Saucer Draught Emporium! more info...
