Aviation Events Calendar
Spotlighting Safety and Pilot Proficiency

A very nice Aviation Event Calendar!

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

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.

Meetings of Importance to Redlands Pilots - see Events/Meetings | Redlands Airport Association

• The Redlands Airport Association meets monthly on the 4^th 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:   

September 2025

21.  Douglas Day will be September 21^st at Barker Hangar.- in 1924, Donald Douglas and his team from Santa Monica achieved a historic milestone with the first flight around the world. Operating from Clover Field, the U.S. Army Air Service’s Douglas World Cruisers—Seattle, Chicago, Boston, and New Orleans—completed a journey of over 27,553 miles, traversing oceans, continents, and difficult terrains. This remarkable feat showcased their courage and pioneering spirit, culminating in a grand return to Santa Monica in September 1924, where 250,000 people greeted them. The success of this mission cemented Donald Douglas and his company’s place in global innovation history.

22. - 29.  (Cancelled) The Commemorative Air Force Museum Southern California Wing, which is based at Camarillo Airport, will be welcoming the B-17 Sentimental Journey tour the week of September 22^nd. The tour is scheduled to end Monday, September 29^th. - Residents can expect to see the Douglas B-17 Flying Fortress operational in the Ventura County area during its visit. One of only three B-17s in the world that are still flying, the aircraft can be expected to be seen flying lower and slower than what residents may see from other aircraft, which is typical for a B-17. The aircraft’s unique engine will also produce a different sound than what residents may typically hear. - The Sentimental Journey tour is offering both ground tours and flights beginning Wednesday.  [Event%20Archives%20-%20CAF%20SoCal] Click here to learn more. Please respond with any questions or concerns.

23   Designing smarter airports for improved passenger experience - September 23, 2025, 04:00PM UK Time - This virtual panel focuses on how leading airports are embracing digital twin technology to streamline construction, reduce operational disruption, and build a scalable digital foundation for the future.  Register Here

23.   VFR Flying - Using Old Techniques to Help Your Future - Topic: Using Old Techniques to Fly Modern Aircraft.- Tuesday, September 23, 2025, starting at 17:30 Arizona Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Jakob Kehr - When beginning to fly, plenty of people see the instruments in the plane and learn what they mean from an early stage. How many learn how to fly without instruments at all? Being able to control an airplane solely by visual references is important, especially when you are operating VFR.  We will discuss the importance of sight pictures, feel, and also basic techniques for pilotage using ground references. - Location of Seminar: Chandler Airport Passenger Terminal, 2380 S. Stinson Way, Chandler, AZ 85286 - Registration Information:  Click here to register online now!

24.   Don't Fear the Ramp Check - Make Sure You’re Ready for That Unexpected Ramp Check - Wednesday, September 24, 2025, starting at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Stephen D. Rowell, FAA Safety Team Program Manager - Brief Description: A ramp inspection is defined as surveillance of an airman, operator, air agency, or aircraft, which may include conducting maintenance record inspections sufficient to show compliance with 14 CFR during actual operations at an airport or heliport. Ramp inspections may result when the inspector:

24.  "Understanding Ice Contaminated Tailplane Stalls" - Topic: Learn About the Weather and Ice - On Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 19:00 Central Daylight Time (17:00 PDT; 18:00 MDT; 20:00 EDT; 14:00 HST; 16:00 AKDT; 17:00 Arizona; Thursday, September 25, 2025 00:00 GMT) - While many aircraft are not conducive to an ice contaminated tail-plane stall (ICTS), knowing the difference from an aerodynamic wing stall can be lifesaving. In this webinar, meteorological expert Dr. Scott Dennstaedt will discuss the characteristics of an ICTS, and we'll also examine the weather conditions that contributed to a fatal King Air E90 accident that the NTSB determined the probable cause to be icing on the tail-plane that resulted in a tail-plane stall and subsequent loss of control. - To view further details and registration information for this webinar, click here.

24.  "Safety Management System (SMS) New Requirements"
Topic: New SMS Requirements for Parts: 21, 135, 91.147, and Voluntary 145's with EASA
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 15:00 Central Daylight Time (13:00 PDT; 14:00 MDT; 16:00 EDT; 10:00 HST; 12:00 AKDT; 13:00 Arizona; 20:00 GMT) - A new change to 14 CFR Part 5 extends the requirement for an SMS to all certificate holders operating under the rules for commuter and on-demand operations (Part 135), commercial air tour operators (Part 91.147), and certain manufacturers of aviation products (Part 21). Are you an air tour operator, Part 135 operator or aviation product manufacturer? If you are, then you will need an SMS by May 28, 2027. Part 121 Air Carriers have had this requirement for many years. This webinar covers the basics, and tells you where to find the resources. - To view further details and registration information for this webinar, click here.

25.   The WINGS Program and Avoiding Controlled Flight Into Terrain - Topic: WINGS - The Pilot Proficiency and FAA Compliance Program and Avoiding Controlled Flight Into Terrain - Thursday, September 25, 2025, starting at 18:00 Arizona Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Brian Roggo, Cary Grant, Brent Crow - This two hour seminar will present the details of the WINGS program and how pilots can participate. The benefits of participating will be highlighted and attendees will gain an understanding of how to use faasafety.gov to facilitate participation. The presentation will also show CFIs how to provide and validate activity credit. The second half of the evening will concentrate on avoiding the errors pilots make that lead to controlled flight into terrain accidents. - Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Davis Learning Center (DLC), 3700 Willow Creek Rd., Bldg. 20, Prescott, AZ 86301, - Registration Information: Click here to register online now!

25.   Livermore IMC Club - EAA Chapter 663 - IFR Discussion Topic - Visual Descent Point and Missed Approach Procedure - Thursday, September 25, 2025, starting at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time (20:00 MDT; 21:00 CDT; 22:00 EDT; 16:00 HST; 18:00 AKDT; 19:00 Arizona; Friday, September 26, 2025 02:00 GMT)- Speaker(s):Nandu Sankaran - The EAA IMC Club organized around instrument flight, in order to promote safety, education, and proficiency.

27.  "Saturday Morning Coffee and Wings - Proficiency Training Can Be Fun!" - Topic: Flight Review or WINGS Program and It's up to You
On Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 09:00 Central Daylight Time (07:00 PDT; 08:00 MDT; 10:00 EDT; 04:00 HST; 06:00 AKDT; 07:00 Arizona; 14:00 GMT) - Join us for A VIRTUAL cup of coffee, a donut, and a LIVE WEBINAR as Jurg talks with us about the choices we have for our recurrent training requirements as pilots.  He'll present the traditional flight review, and how to use the FAA WINGS program to become an even safer, more proficient pilot. - Aviation safety will be discussed, and is central to the content of this presentation. - Many of our sessions are recorded and can be viewed on our YouTube channel, Saturday Morning Coffee and WINGS.  Credit is not available if viewing the recording.  Here is a link:  Saturday Morning Coffee and WINGS YouTube channel

27.  ForeFlight Academics - A Deep Dive Into ForeFlight - Saturday, September 27, 2025, starting at 09:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Captain John Peltier - Tahoe Truckee Composite Squadron NV-027 Assistant Operations Officer, Training - The Truckee Civil Air Patrol squadron will be hosting a ForeFlight Academics session open to all General Aviation pilots. This program will provide an overview of how to use ForeFlight for preflight planning, inflight navigation and decision-making, and postflight review. Pilots will see demonstrations of the latest tools and features and learn practical ways to incorporate them into everyday flying. The goal is to help all pilots become more comfortable and proficient with ForeFlight in support of safer operations. - The event will start at 9 and wrap up by 12:30. Coffee and snacks will be provided. - Location of Seminar: Truckee Tahoe Airport Conference Room, 10356 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA 96161  -  Registration Information: Click here to register online now!

27.  Avoiding Pilot Error - Common Mistakes You Can Avoid - Saturday, September 27, 2025, starting at 09:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Richard Mend CFII ATP FAASTeam Representative - Brief Description: Discussion:  Preventing get-there-itis, acting on gut feelings, and more! - Location of Seminar: Clipper Aviation, 7900 Balboa Blvd, Unit 108, Van Nuys, CA 91406 - Gain easy access from Balboa Boulevard. Plenty of free parking. - Seminar Length 2 Hours - Registration Information: Click here to register online now!

27.  EAA Chapter 1279 Monthly IMC Club Meeting - EAA IMC Scenario Presentation For Transporting Fireworks And Runway Lighting - Saturday, September 27, 2025, starting at 09:30 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Peter Dutillio, CFI - The EAA IMC Club provides "hangar flying" experience organized around instrument flight to promote safety, education, and proficiency. - Every meeting consists of a scenario presentation and group discussion about unusual or interesting charts, rules, procedures, and member experiences.

28.  Introduction to Weather - Introduction to Weather and Basic Weather Concepts - Sunday, September 28, 2025, starting at 10:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Matt Carlson & Vinh Truong - Every person operating as a Pilot, from ultralights through airliners, needs to have a solid understanding of weather. A sudden change in weather may be an inconvenience on the ground, but can become a tragedy in the air. The challenge we face is that weather is a vastly complicated subject. It is possible to spend multiple lifetimes in various careers under the “umbrella” of weather.

October 2025

1.  Landing Secrets Revealed - Landing philosophy and insider tips on landing stemming from his thousands of hours of instruction in nosewheel aircraft.- Wednesday, October 1, 2025, starting at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Dan Dyer, Chief Pilot - In some ways, learning to fly is largely about learning to land. Pilots of small planes need to perform at least one safe landing on nearly every flight. It’s the type of skill that is learned once and then perfected for the rest of a pilot’s life. How are your landings? Would you like to hear a few secrets to landing that can help you improve your landing ability?

2.  Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone - Practical Tools For Evolving Your Personal Minimums - Thursday, October 2, 2025, starting at 17:30 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Wayne McClellan, Taylor Jobe - Flying involves risk.  But if we play it too safe, we risk losing the skills that we need to fly safely.  In this session we will dive into the relationship between your Comfort Zone and your Competence Zone, and how they relate. - We will present and discuss practical solutions to safely take risk and "get out of your comfort zone" so you can maintain and grow key flight and decision-making skills.

2.  Your Engine Monitor is Speaking to You - Do You Understand It? - How to use your Engine Monitor from startup through cruise and understanding what its trying to tell you. - Thursday, October 2, 2025, starting at 18:30 Pacific Daylight Time (19:30 MDT; 20:30 CDT; 21:30 EDT; 15:30 HST; 17:30 AKDT; 18:30 Arizona; Friday, October 3, 2025 01:30 GMT)- Speaker(s): Paul Kortopates CFI, A&P/IA & Lead FAASTeam Rep - Our engine monitors provide a wealth of information that not only helps us fly more efficiently but can also provide engine saving information and even life saving help. If we understand what its telling us, an engine monitor can give plenty of advance warning before an engine fails in flight allowing us to get on the ground safely without mishap. And more often than not, being able to recognize what's happening empowers us to take action to prevent an issue progressing to significant damage. But we need to incorporate it in our scan and learn what its telling us. We'll cover Best Practices on using a modern engine analyzer in different phases of flight including how to lean a normally aspirated engine for high density altitude takeoff and in climb as well as leaning for Lean of Peak (LOP) and Rich of Peak (ROP) cruise. Additionally we'll discuss a wide range of engine anomalies including partially blocked injectors, sticking valve a.k.a. morning sickness, weak spark, mistimed mags, pre-ignition and more with pictures. - Webinar Information

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:

ACM Charting Group

ACM IPG Group

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?

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.

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.

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!

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

December 2025