Topics: Safety Management Systems And NextGen Performance-Based Operations

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will convene the 2009 National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS 2009) March 16-19 on its Daytona Beach campus. The theme of the annual event is "Preparing Students for the Future: Safety Management Systems and NextGen Performance-based Operations."

The first day of the symposium, which is sponsored by Embry-Riddle's College of Aviation at Daytona Beach, will show exhibits by leading manufacturers of training airplanes, flight training devices, and support products. The second and third days will feature lectures, panels, and workshops on Safety Management Systems and NextGen air traffic management -- two topics that are critical elements for career preparation of future aviation professionals.

"Efficiency and innovation in aviation education is important for cost containment in high-quality programs," says Tim Brady, dean of the College of Aviation. "This year we will show two new concepts to educators from our peer institutions: a method to provide hypoxia education in our new Normobaric Lab and the inclusion of Virtual Air Traffic Control in our flight training devices."

More information about NTAS 2009, including how to register or exhibit at the event is available at the FMI link below.

FMI: http://ntas.erau.edu