Aviation Events Calendar
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You may visit FAASAFETY.GOV for more info & to register for many of the following events that feature FAA WINGS credit. Other listings have their information and contact data described. This calendar will usually list a much larger panorama of aviation events than FAASAFETY.GOV allows for. You are invited to submit your event for publication within our Aviation Events Calendar to: scauwg@earthlink.net
Now also featured herein are EAA Webinars. These live multimedia presentations are informative and interactive, allowing the presenter to use slides and audio, while audience members can ask questions and be polled for their opinion. - System Requirements for Attendees - You can easily attend a session from anywhere, anytime using a compatible computer or mobile device! To get the most out of GoToWebinar, you can download and install the full-feature desktop software on your Windows and Mac computer. - See Download GoToWebinar for your download options. You can also check your system's compatibility automatically. Some EAA Webinars qualify for credit in the FAA's WINGS or AMT awards program. Visit www.faasafety.gov for details. The Listings Here for EAA Webinars are dedicated to the memory of Tom Hastings, long time EAA member/builder, whose Cirrus VK-30 was featured in the movie 16R. He was an ardent supporter of EAA Young Eagles. A tragic flight accident claimed his life; as well as his daughter's, her husband and their child's.
Btw. Like Aerobatics? For the IAC - International Aerobatic Club - For Info - Click HERE Like the Blue Angels? For a show schedule Click HERE - For the Air Force Thunderbirds 2021 schedule Click HERE
Notices
ForeFlight Workshops
Join us on the first Monday of each month for a 90-minute interactive workshop on the utilization of ForeFlight, the aviation industry's most renowned and widely used electronic flight bag (EFB) and flight planning application. This virtual workshop, led by Captains Brian Schiff and Mike Jesch, will begin on May 1, 2023, and will continue on the first Monday of each month. Registering here registers you for the entire series--which will be recorded and available anytime afterward. The workshop will offer comprehensive hands-on training on using ForeFlight for flight planning, weather, and in-flight navigation. Learning to master ForeFlight as an important tool will improve your aeronautical decision-making (ADM). For More Information Click HERE.
NEWS - Huntington Beach air show looking to expand to five-day event
Huntington Beach’s air show is looking to become a longer event with more activities and bring back nighttime concerts, according to details in a public study released by the city.
Pacific Airshow has typically been a three-day affair from Friday to Sunday. Now, organizers are looking to start the air show as early as Wednesday and include a plethora of new activities as they plan for the next decade of the annual event. - The air show anticipates adding to the event air racing, a nightly music festival over three days, wave pool surfing and BMX bowl competitions. The new information comes from a public study looking at what should be considered in a future environmental impact report. - Read the full OC Register Article Here.
EAA Webinars - See 2025 scheduled features Click Here
EAA Aviation Adventure Speaker Series - 2025 - Click Here
EAA Aviation Archived Webinars (recommended) - Click Here
Meetings of Importance to Redlands Pilots - see Events/Meetings | Redlands Airport Association
- The Redlands Airport Association meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6pm in the public lobby at REI
- Redlands Airport Advisory Board meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6pm. Meetings usually are held at Redlands City Council Chambers and occasionally the Redlands Airport Public Lobby.
- Redlands City Council meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance for City Council meetings and Planning Commission meetings on the City of Redlands website.
So Cal Rotors 2025 Event Schedule - Click Here
NBAA - Elevate Your Career! Spotlight on Spring Activities/Courses
Refresh Your Skills This Spring - Freshen up with NBAA Professional Development offerings, designed to meet learners wherever they are.
Spring is a time of renewal, and what better way to refresh than by investing in your professional growth? At NBAA, we recognize the value of investing in our members, which is why we offer a wide range of professional development opportunities throughout the year. No matter your level of experience, NBAA provides both online and in-person options, so you can find the perfect fit to help your career blossom. Course Schedule and Details HERE
NBAA - Additional EVENTS
AIRSHOW EVENTS:
Pacific Airshow Oct. 3-5 Full Line Up (as of 7/12) Here.
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October 2025
3.-5. Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach: October 3–5, 2025 - We’re talkin’ BIG vibes, fast jets and LOUD energy — ya'll know how we do it! This is your sign to lock in that annual leave, call your crew, and secure your accommodation! - Tickets are on sale early 2025, and trust us, you don’t wanna sleep on it. As a newsletter subscriber, you will get first access to tickets when we go on sale. - We’ve got some insane announcements coming your way in 2025, get ready for a Pacific Airshow that’s bigger, faster, and louder — because we’re just getting started. More Here. Get Full Lineup Here.
6.-9. ACM Instrument Procedures Group and Charting Group Attendees, - "We are planning to hold ACM 25-02 October 6-9, 2025. The new Recommendation Document submission deadline for ACM 25-02 is September 5, 2025." - For meeting details, please refer to our ACM websites:
7. Hybrid - EAA VMC Club Monthly Meeting - Chapter 1445 - Membership Not Required - Topic: Flying With A Purpose - Becoming An Angel Flight West Volunteer Pilot - Tuesday, October 7, 2025, starting at 18:30 Arizona Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Alexander Peña - Brief Description: Want to use your pilot certificate for a greater purpose? Run out of "$300 Hamburger" places to go?
Becoming a volunteer pilot is one of the most rewarding ways to use your special talents as a pilot. At this months EAA VMC meeting special guest Alan Underwood from Angel Flight West will explain the mission of AFW, and how you can make a difference to individuals needing travel for life saving medical treatment. - Many people need on going specialty medical care which is often not available in the city or town where they live. AFW unites these individuals with volunteer pilots who either use their own, a rental or club plane to fly them to their life saving appointments saving them time and expense.
Safety is of the upmost importance, and is never compromised on any mission. AFW is looking for pilots like you that share this safety culture and want to make a difference. - Join us for this 90 minute presentation and see how you can make a change in someones life, and you don't even have to be instrument or commercial rated to do so. - Location of Seminar: Chandler Municipal Airport Terminal Meeting Room, 2380 S Stinson Way, Chandler, AZ 85286
7. How Do I Know I am Too Old to Fly? with Rhon Williams - How We Know When We Should No Longer Be Flying as PIC - Tuesday, October 7, 2025, starting at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Rhon Williams - For our Oct EAA Chapter 92 meeting, join us as we explore the effects of aging on pilot performance. Many of us have seen a pilot friend who we worry that they no longer have “the right stuff”. Some of us are seeing in ourselves hints that aging may be catching up to us. There is definitely a time when we should turn in the keys, and enjoy telling stories instead of wondering if we are still safe. But, how do we know? This presentation will address the physiological aspects of aging and how they affect being a pilot, with ideas of how we will know when to stop flying as PIC. - Location of Seminar: Irvine Ranch Water District HQ, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, mmunity Conference Room, Irvine, CA 92618 - .This event will be approximately 1.5 hours. - .Registration Information: Click here to register online now!
7. EAA Chapter 1445 Monthly IMC Club Meeting- All Pilot Welcome - No Membership Required - Flying An IFR Approach At Night In IMC Conditions - Date and Time: Tuesday, October 7, 2025, starting at 19:30 Arizona Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Dr. Peter Steinmetz, Alexander Peña - Brief Description: The EAA IMC Club provides a "hangar flying" experience organized around instrument flight, in order to promote safety, education, and proficiency. Every meeting consists of a scenario presentation and group discussion about unusual or interesting charts, changed rules and procedures, and member experiences. We also have occasional guest speakers.
This Month: Member Galadad Davis will be presenting the Question of the Month, as well as the scenario provided by the EAA immediately following the VMC presentation. - The scenario we will discuss is titled "Dark Approach"
Additional Meeting Details:
IMC Meeting begins at the conclusion of the VMC meeting approximately 7:30, but sometimes runs late. If you are only attending the IMC meeting please arrive by 7:30 and find or wait for a seat.
Bring your EFB, your experience, your questions, and be ready to participate. - All are welcome. You do not need to be an EAA member or instrument rated pilot to attend - We will also be discussing how you can earn WINGS Credit. - Location of Seminar: Chandler Municipal Airport Terminal Meeting Room, 2380 S Stinson Way, Chandler, AZ 85286
8. Fallbrook CAP Squadron 87 Safety Meeting - The Life of an Air Force Safety Pilot - Date and Time: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, starting at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Rich Martindell - Rich will discuss the path to becoming a flight safety officer and aircraft accident and recap sample investigations. Additionally, he will compare and contrast the differences between 15-minute tactical nuclear alert in the F-4 and 15-minute air defense alert in Cold War Germany.
Rich Martindell is an aviation and safety consultant and author. He is a former Air Force pilot who flew both the F-4 and F-15 as an instructor and test pilot. He served as an aircraft accident investigator in the Air Force and assisted with over 300 accident investigations. Rich currently serves as a safety expert on the City of Diego’s Airports Advisory Committee and is available as an aviation safety consultant. Additionally, Rich volunteers as an FAA Safety Team Representative organizing and conducting monthly informational programs for pilots in the San Diego area. Rich is an airline transport pilot (ATP) rated instrument flight instructor (CFII) specializing in technically advanced (TAA) general aviation aircraft. - Location of Seminar: Roy Noon Meeting Hall - 231 E. Hawthorne St., Fallbrook, CA 92028 Registration Information: Click here to register online now-
11. Vertigo and Spatial Disorientation - Topic: Surviving vestibular disorders - Date and Time: Saturday, October 11, 2025, starting at 09:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File - Speaker(s):Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP, FAAASTeam Rep - Brief Description: Discussion: Instrument failure, partial panel, the leans, preventing disorientation, and more! - Clipper Aviation KVNY, 7900 Balboa Blvd, D6 PROP PARK WEST, Van Nuys, CA 91406 - Because of the Shutdown this event is not yet accepted for public viewing. However, it will be held. Contact Information: RICHARD MEND, hone: 8186361021, mendaviation@sbcglobal.net
11. 54 Years Into 10 Minutes - Topic: Dealing With An In-Flight Emergency. - Date and Time: Saturday, October 11, 2025, starting at 10:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Rich Jensen - Brief Description: An engine failure is something we all trained for when we earned our certificates, but how often do we think about it or practice our procedures in our day to day flying? Share one pilot’s experience when the real thing happened; things done right, things done wrong, and lessons learned. - Location of Seminar, Santa Maria Museum of Flight, 3015 Airpark Drive,, Santa Maria, CA 93455 - Registration Information: Click here to register online now!
14. Blue Angels Techniques for GA Pilots - Former Blue Angels Pilot Illustrates Blue Angels Flying Techniques That Apply to GA Flying - Date and Time: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, starting at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Capt. Gil 'Duster' Rud, USN (ret.) - Join us for an engaging session exploring the precision and discipline of the Blue Angels. We’ll cover their flight procedures and techniques, highlight applicable skills for general aviation pilots, and focus on key aspects of aircraft control. Safety procedures will also be emphasized, providing practical takeaways for pilots of all experience levels. - Location of Seminar: John Wayne Airport Admin Building, 3160 Airway Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 - Registration Information: Click here to register online now!
14.-16. 2025 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) this Oct. 14-16 in Las Vegas. View Useful Planning Information Here. Uniting trailblazing disruptors, influential innovators and visionary leaders, NBAA-BACE is more than just a meeting, it’s a moment unlike any other to shape the future of aviation – and where you need to be. - Discover the most advanced business aircraft ever made, explore a show floor buzzing with breakthrough technologies and fuel your professional growth with connections that matter. Be part of the momentum at NBAA-BACE! - Register Here.
15. Los Angeles Airspace Update - Current Issues in SoCal Airspace with Mike Jesch - Wednesday, October 15, 2025, starting at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Mike Jesch CFI - With some of the most complex and congested airspace in the country, pilot's awareness of airspace issues in the Southern California area is critically important to stay safe in the air. From practice areas, recommended routes, problem areas and more, we'll cover it all! Speaker Mike Jesch, Chair of the Southern California Airspace Users Working Group is a CFI and long-time local pilot. - Location of Seminar: Pacific Skies Aviation - 3319 Airport Dr. - Torrance, CA 90505 - Registration Information: Click here to register online now!
15. Why Planes Crash - Topic: Exploring Reasons Why We Have Accidents - Date and Time: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, starting at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Richard Mend CFI AI ATP, FFASTeam Representative - Brief Description: Control system mismanagement, pre-flight issues, pilot attitudes, and more! We will be discussing distractions and how you can avoid safety risk. This is a good time to get your questions answered as well! - Location of Seminar: Proteus Air Services, 2501 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90405 - Registration Information: Click here to register online now!
16. Appealing to Gen Z passengers - October 16, 2025, 14:00 UK time - The rise of the Gen Z traveller is driving exciting new innovations and. trends for the airport and aviation sector. Join us for this lively discussion to discover how airports are engaging this next generation of passengers. Register Here
22. From curb to gate: Rethinking identity in the airport journey - October 22, 2025, 03:00PM UK Time - This virtual panel focuses on how leading airports are turning the vision of a friction-free passenger journey into reality, and what it truly takes to implement biometric systems at scale. Register Here.
November 2025
4. Transforming Airport Security - From International Airport Review - Ever wondered how airport security is evolving behind the scenes? Join our virtual panel to hear how AtkinsRéalis is driving transformation at some of the world’s busiest airports. - We’ll explore the evolving landscape of airport security - driven by emerging threats, shifting regulations, and rising passenger expectations - and how smarter, more adaptive solutions are being implemented. Hear from experts on integrating new technologies in live airport environments, and maintaining seamless operations. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and put your questions to the panel live. - 📅 4 November 2025 | 🕑 14:00 UK time | 💻 Free Virtual Panel - >>> REGISTER NOW <<<
- What the biggest challenges facing airports are, in terms of improving security processes within a fully operational environment.
- How game-changing technologies are shaking up the security landscape for airports across the world.
- The impact these advanced security technologies and processes can have on the passenger experience.
- The critical role change management and passenger re-education plays in ensuring a smooth transition to the airports of the future.