Aviation Events Calendar Spotlighting Safety and Pilot Proficiency
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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 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
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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 2026 scheduled features Click Here
EAA Aviation Adventure Speaker Series - 2026 - 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.
NBAA - Elevate Your Career! - NBAA hosts events and professional development opportunities throughout the year – explore the full lineup to see what’s coming up next!
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June 2026
The Sacramento and Fresno FSDO District Aviation Activity Reports review aircraft accidents and incidents that occurred during FY 2026. The reports identify several occurrences involving inadvertent gear-up landings. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the accidents and incidents, followed by a discussion of common contributing factors and practical operational techniques pilots can use to help reduce the likelihood of gear-up landing events.
Click to Join:
https://faavideo.zoomgov.com/j/1659062156
Password: 162358
• If prompted, accept the Zoom application as instructed
• For a camera enabled PC or laptop & Optimized for Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
Web Browser:
• Click the JOIN button; enter Webinar ID: 165 906 2156
Password: 162358
• If prompted, accept the Zoom application as instructed
• For a camera enabled PC or laptop & Optimized for Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
Mobile Device:
• Download the ‘Zoom Cloud Meetings’ App
• Select ‘Join a Meeting’ and enter Webinar ID: 165 906 2156
Password: 162358
Phone Audio Only:
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Password: 162358
Password: 162358
• The meeting host may require an additional password, if so enter when prompted
20. Navigating the Bay Area with Dead Reckoning
We may be used to getting in and out of KPAO or KSQL, but can you figure out where you are and where you need to go without the use of GPS?
This seminar will show real-life examples of situations why dead reckoning skills are so important. With each situation, we will break down how to separate yourself from the situation, and how to apply your pilotage skills to bring yourself safely home.
The goal of the seminar is to emphasize the importance of situational awareness and what kind of landmarks can be great sources of navigation. Ultimately, knowing where we are and where we need to go will help us all be good neighbors, both in the air and to those on the ground.
Lastly, when we see other pilots deviate from procedures, instead of getting upset, we should instead help others be good neighbors by openly sharing our local knowledge with those who are willing to learn.
1901 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
20. "Hangar Talk Saturdays (KVNY) Avoiding Pilot Error (Part 1)"
Topic: Lessons from “17 Ways to Avoid Falling Out of the Sky” - Recognizing and Preventing Common Pilot Errors
On Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 09:00 Pacific Daylight Time
Location:
LA Flight Academy
7900 Balboa Blvd
G6 Prop Park West
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Description:
Why do experienced pilots still make preventable mistakes? Many aviation incidents begin with small errors in judgment, planning, communication, or aircraft control that quietly build into larger problems. This seminar explores practical strategies pilots can use to recognize and avoid common mistakes before they become serious safety events.
Using videos 1 and 2 from the acclaimed aviation safety series 17 Ways to Avoid Falling Out of the Sky, attendees will examine real-world scenarios involving pilot decision making, situational awareness, procedural discipline, and risk management. Discussion will focus on recognizing error chains, improving safety habits, and strengthening aeronautical decision making in day-to-day flying.
This is Part 1 of a two-part seminar series, with additional topics continuing during the following weekend’s session. - To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here.
23. Landing Gear Maintenance and Accident Analysis
We will be discussing recent and past maintenance related aircraft landing gear accidents. How to place mitigation measures that can help reduce or eliminate their occurrence. - Webinar Information
You are invited to the following ZoomGov Webinar provided by FAVES. Optional ways to join are:
Click to Join:
https://faavideo.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_x99mD_F9TVGPBIR6iTbftw
Password: 007442
• If prompted, accept the Zoom application as instructed
• For a camera enabled PC or laptop & Optimized for Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
Web Browser:
https://faavideo.zoomgov.com
• Click the JOIN button; enter Webinar ID: https://faavideo.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_x99mD_F9TVGPBIR6iTbftw
Password: 007442
• If prompted, accept the Zoom application as instructed
• For a camera enabled PC or laptop & Optimized for Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
Mobile Device:
• Download the ‘Zoom Cloud Meetings’ App
• Select ‘Join a Meeting’ and enter Webinar ID: https://faavideo.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_x99mD_F9TVGPBIR6iTbftw
Password: 007442
Phone Audio Only:
• Call 1-888-924-3239; enter Webinar ID: https://faavideo.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_x99mD_F9TVGPBIR6iTbftw
Password: 007442
Password:
• The meeting host may require an additional password, if so enter when prompted
Password: 007442
24. ASAG Zoom Meeting will be held on the 4th Wednesday in June, June 24, at 12:00 pm, MST (Arizona time). You can register in advance for the June meeting at:
https://faavideo.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/RV5OfXLOTcKzRYreoBHIoQ
When you register, ensure that you spell your email address correctly. A few seconds after clicking on the registration blue button, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link to join the meeting, (either from a PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android), and the meeting Password. If after 5 minutes you don’t receive an email, check your SPAM folder. If it’s not there, perhaps you spelled your email incorrectly, so try registering again. - If you would like to join by phone, the confirmation email contains everything you will need: The Phone Number, Meeting ID and the meeting Password. - NOTE: We will be using the FAA’s Zoom account for the June meeting. - Monday, June 22, you will receive a meeting reminder, the June agenda & once again, the Zoom registration link.
Pilots are invited to join Reid-Hillview Tower Controllers Jack Trieger and Joshua Vappie who will present a safety briefing on operations at the Reid-Hillview Airport. The presentation will help pilots be more aware of safety concerns at the airport and thereby operate safely while on the surface and in the air. The briefing will cover the following topics:
• Airborne Traffic Conflicts
• Runway and Taxiway Efficiency
• PIREPS
• New Tower Equipment
• Questions and Open Discussion
2505 Cunningham Ave. - San Jose, CA 95148 Registration Information: Click here to register online now!
27. EAA Chapter 40 is hosting the Whiteman Aviation Family Festival from 9:00am until 3:00pm at Whiteman Airport. Come join the fun. There will be static displays of Aircraft and vehicles, information booths, seminars and presentations, and Young Eagle Flights. It is all free.
27. Hangar Talk Saturdays (KVNY) Avoiding Pilot Error (Part 2)
What causes capable pilots to find themselves in avoidable situations? Many aviation mistakes are not caused by a single bad decision, but by a chain of small errors that gradually reduce safety margins. This seminar continues our discussion on practical ways pilots can recognize and avoid the habits, assumptions, and distractions that contribute to preventable incidents.
Using videos 3 and 4 from the aviation safety series 17 Ways to Avoid Falling Out of the Sky, attendees will examine additional real-world scenarios involving pilot judgment, situational awareness, procedural discipline, and risk management. Discussion will focus on strengthening decision making, improving safety habits, and identifying error chains before they lead to serious consequences.
Although this seminar builds on concepts introduced during Part 1, pilots are welcome to attend even if they missed the prior session.
7900 Balboa Blvd
G6 Prop Park West
Van Nuys, CA 91406
27. Saturday Morning FLY SAFE Meeting - KWJF Pilot/Controller and Operations Forum
Join us in the KWJF terminal for a special Pilot/ATC and Operations Forum. Meet your local Tower Chief, Mr. Jose Valdez Gonzalez, and participate in an interactive forum moderated by your local FAAST Team. Hear directly from the tower about any issues or incidents they have seen, their preferred practices, how they manage the many different types of traffic at the airport, and how we might communicate better with them. We invite flight instructors from the local FBOs, the Edwards Aero Club, free-lancers, and all pilots who regularly fly in and out of KWJF to come out and bring your Questions, Observations, and Concerns! Discussion will include practice SFOs for training, working with the acrobatic box aircraft, fire-fighting priorities, radio calls and traffic spacing, and any topics YOU choose.
Invited guests include Plant 42 Base Ops (instrument approaches), PMD Tower, Fox Airport management, & Mike Hartenstine (IAC) to talk acrobatic box activities. There will be a Meet and Greet time after the Forum.
4725 W Ave G
Terminal Building
Lancaster, CA 93536
From Hwy 14 in Lancaster, turn West on Ave G. Turn right at the Fox airport sign. Turn left on one-way circular road in front of terminal building.
Seminar Length is 1.5 hours, with an extra 0.5 hours as needed for discussion. - Registration Information: Click here to register online now!
28. Aircraft Systems ll - Power to the Pilot
Aircraft Systems cover the vast range of the combined mechanical systems that make up any given aircraft. These may be studied and memorized to pass a Knowledge or Practical Exam, and then forgotten.
Knowing how these systems actually work and being able to use this information in the flying of our own aircraft gives us the power to make safe choices. Is a problem an emergency or nothing to worry about? Will a minor problem become an emergency later?
This class is a continuation of last month event. There is no requirement to have attended last month to be able to benefit from this class. We welcom questions and are happy to review topics from the previous event.
Please join us and ask questions about your aircraft and experiences!
13666 New Airport Rd, Auburn, CA 95602 - Registration Information: Click here to register online now!
July 2026
2. RESCHEDULED Stabilized Approaches-Safety in Flight Training and Avoiding Hindsight Bias
The critical necessity and many advantages of conducting stabilized approaches and processing aviation information without falling into serious human factors traps. Some tips and tricks to keep your edge.
OGG T-Hangars
Maui Aviators Training Room
Kahului, HI 96732
Maui Aviators near OGG Airport Fire Station
4. The Watsonville Municipal Airport in California has moved its annual Fire in the Sky Open House to July 4 to coincide with the US semiquincentennial. The event will feature vintage aircraft, a fireworks display, a sky dive formation and a car show. - Full Story: Santa Cruz Sentinel (Calif.
11. Hangar Talk Saturdays (KVNY) Security in General Aviation
Could a security threat develop around your aircraft without you recognizing the warning signs? Security in aviation goes far beyond locked doors and airport gates. This seminar explores practical security considerations for pilots and aviation professionals, including threat awareness, suspicious activity recognition, access control, and emergency response planning.
Attendees will gain real-world strategies to improve security awareness both on the ground and in the air while learning how to better protect passengers, crew, aircraft, and airport environments. Discussion will include practical examples of security concerns affecting general and corporate aviation and how pilots can develop a stronger safety and security mindset.
7900 Balboa Blvd
G6 Prop Park West
Van Nuys, CA 91406
15. Torrance Airport FAASTeam Safety Seminar - Contact Gary Palmer for Info: Phone: (310) 927-6718 - CFIGary@getmymail.org
16. Stepping Stones - Progressing from Student to Sport to Private Pilot - Thursday, July 16, 2026, starting at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time - Speaker(s): Prof. H. Paul Shuch - Brief Description: For two decades, the Sport Pilot certificate has proved not just a worthy goal, but a stepping stone to higher ratings. The recent adoption of the new Sport Pilot 2.0 rules (otherwise known as MOSAIC) gives flight schools an excellent opportunity for updating their curricula. In this webinar, we will explore new approaches to improving both safety and student completion rates through integrated flight training.
8258 Earhart Rd
Oakland, CA 94621
20-26. The Experimental Aircraft Association’s 73rd annual fly-in convention set for July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Wisconsin. - VEAA announced Friday that advance tickets are now on sale for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. - Some of the world’s top air show performers have committed to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 as part of the event’s afternoon and night air show lineups. - “Each year, we build the air show roster for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh based on welcoming some of the best air show performers in the world, along with suggestions from attendees that include past favorites and new performers emerging on the scene,” Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, said in a statement." - Details of performers already booked, and more information can BE FOUND HERE.
EAA WOMENVENTURE (credit EAA)
22. EAA WomenVenture Will Spotlight Aircraft Design - WomenVenture programming is scheduled for July 22 during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. - EAA said Thursday that WomenVenture 2026 will focus on women involved in aircraft design, building and testing during this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. AirVenture is scheduled for July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. - “This year, we wanted to focus on the ‘Design, Build, Test’ theme, as these women are at the forefront of new developments in the ever-expanding aviation industry,” Margaret Brill, vice president of the EAA Aviation Foundation, said. - The main WomenVenture events are planned for Wednesday, July 22, starting with the annual group photo at 11 a.m. at Boeing Plaza, followed by a Power Lunch at 11:30 a.m. at Theater in the Woods. Xyla Foxlin, an engineer, pilot and YouTube content creator, will appear as the keynote speaker. An evening program at Theater in the Woods is set for 6:30 p.m. and will include panelists involved with aircraft development." More Here.
29. First Passenger First Radio Failure - 7600 Over the Hawaiian Islands
Some of the most beautiful, spectacular, breath-taking flying in the world is over the Hawaiian Islands. “Idyllic” is often used to describe the Islands. If you’re a pilot and you have a bucket list, it probably is or has been on yours. It lives up to its reputation.
Sara Gagne learned to fly there. Got her Private, passed her checkride, took her first flight with passengers after getting her ticket there. It was a sunset sightseeing flight.
It didn’t seem quite so idyllic as she neared the end of that first flight with a passenger: suddenly, unexpectedly, her radio failed. She was NORDO. Her home airport was beneath the Honolulu Bravo. And the sun was setting.
Sara, who’s now a CFI, will discuss what happened, what went through her mind, and what she did to cope with the situation. Join us in the classroom at the WVFC PAO clubhouse Wednesday evening July 29 at 7pm to hear more about this fascinating story.
1901 Embarcadero Road
Suite 100
Palo Alto, CA 94303
August 2026
01. Hawaii Aviation Expo Weather Information Sources
Some of the resources available to obtain the best weather information possible. Also, tips and tricks on how to avoid traps associated with time-late (non-real time) weather displays in the cockpit.
Contact the Aloha Chapter 99s for Admission requirements and don't miss this one!
777 Ward Avenue
Hawaii Suites
Honolulu, HI 96814
Neil S. Blaisdell Event Center, Hawaii Suites
01. Hawaii Aviation Expo Stabilized Approaches
Some of the reasons it's vital to fly a stabilized approach during both IFR and VFR approaches! Tips and tricks on how to maintain this discipline.
Contact the Aloha Chapter 99s for Admission requirements and don't miss this one!
777 Ward Avenue
Hawaii Suites
Honolulu, HI 96814
24. - 9/2, 2026 World Aerobatic Championship Coming to Iowa - The event is expected to bring aerobatic pilots from 14 nations to Iowa next August. - Mason City, Iowa, has been selected to host the 2026 World Aerobatic Championship at Mason City Municipal Airport from Aug. 24-Sept. 2. The competition is expected to draw approximately 40 pilots representing 14 nations, marking the first time in more than a decade the aerobatic championship has been held in the U.S. - “We are excited to bring the World Aerobatic Championship to Mason City,” said Wayne Forbes, contest director. “The airport facilities, community support, and central location make Mason City an outstanding venue for welcoming competitors, officials, volunteers, and spectators from around the world.” More Info Here.
September 2026
14.-16. NATA, Embry-Riddle, Tuvoli Launch AI Symposium For Business Aviation - From AVweb - "Event will focus on real-world applications for the technology. - The National Air Transportation Association (NATA), Tuvoli, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University announced a new event focused on artificial intelligence in business aviation. - The inaugural AI Symposium for Business Aviation (AISBA) is scheduled for Sept. 14-16, 2026, at Embry-Riddle’s campus in Daytona Beach, Florida. - Organizers said the conference will bring together aviation executives, operators, technology specialists, educators, and students to examine how AI tools can be used across the industry." Continue Here.
16.-20. Tickets on sale for National Championship Air Races in Roswell - From KCBD - "LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The National Championship Air Races has announced tickets are available for the 2026 event at Roswell Air Center. - The event runs Wednesday, Sept. 16 through Sunday, Sept. 20. Seven classes of racing will compete for the gold trophy. The event will include static and military displays, vendors and food booths. -The USAF Thunderbirds will perform for the first time in Roswell.- Tickets can be purchased online at www.airrace.org.
October 2026
2.-4. Pacific Airshow® Huntington Beach is coming! - We hope you're ready to PARTY! Because this year marks 10 years of thunder in our skies, smiles on the sand and all-round epic vibes on the best beach in the USA! Pacific Airshow® Huntington Beach is coming in hot October 2-4, 2026! - Details on their Website Here.
So save the date. Rally the crew. Start scouting out your stay, because Huntington Beach is about to turn the dial all the way up.
10.-12. NBAA Will Bring Business Aviation’s Most Powerful Event to New Orleans in 2028 - "The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that in 2028, it will bring the world’s most powerful business aviation event to New Orleans, a vibrant city and a global destination for major trade shows and other business and entertainment events. - The 2028 edition of the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) will take place from Oct. 10 - 12, 2028, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)." - Get More Details including a VIDEO by Clicking Here.
21. Torrance Airport FAASTeam Safety Seminar - Contact Gary Palmer for Info: Phone: (310) 927-6718 - CFIGary@getmymail.org
May 2027
28.-31 LA Fleet Week - Website Here
- Fleet Week 2026 was a BIG Success! Everyone is looking forward to 2027!