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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. Others 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.
EAA Webinars - See the very full schedule - Click Here
Let's Begin:
October 2023
2. "ForeFlight Workshop 6 - Flight Planning with EFB" - ForeFlight Workshop 6 - Flight Planning, EFB , and weather! Free Prizes! - On Monday, October 2, 2023 at 19:00 Central Daylight Time (17:00 PDT; 18:00 MDT; 20:00 EDT; 14:00 HST; 16:00 AKDT; 17:00 Arizona; Tuesday, October 3, 2023 00:00 GMT) - This sixth workshop in the series will focus on continuing our deep-dive into the ForeFlight settings, a continuation of our discussion on equipment setup for filing flight plans and weight and balance setup. - As always, we'll include essential regulations and techniques for flight planning, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) content, and aeronautical decision-making (ADM). - The workshop's pace will be reasonable, ensuring attendees thoroughly understand ForeFlight's functionality without feeling overwhelmed. Attendees can tailor the content to their needs by posing questions and contributing their tips and tricks. Attending will enrich your understanding of ForeFlight while learning from other pilots' collective knowledge. - To view further details and registration information for this webinar, click here.
3. High Flying Around Mountains with Ken Meines - Challenges and Techniques of Mountain Flying Including High Altitude Takeoffs and Landings - Tuesday, October 3, 2023, starting at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time - Speaker(s): Ken Meines - For our Oct EAA Chapter 92 meeting, join us for insights into the challenges of flying in the mountains and taking off and landing at high altitude airstrips. The Do’s, the Don’ts, and all the What If’s. Kenny Meines is going to go through the POH and beyond sharing his many real life flying experiences in the mountains. - Location of Seminar:
15500 Sand Canyon Ave
Community Conference Room
Irvine, CA 92618
3. Whiteman Airport Association - "Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 3rd at 7PM.(CAP Meeting Room) - Come early for pizza. We will discuss the County’s feeble recommendation to the Supervisors regarding the possible closure of Whiteman and the things that we can still do to help keep the airport open. Your input is welcome at the meeting." - KEEPING KWHP IS IMPORTANT! - SUPPORT KWHP!
4. "Pro Tips for CFIs and Students - Low Flight Visibility" - Causes of Low Visibility and How it is Defined - On Wednesday, October 4, 2023 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, October 5, 2023 00:00 GMT) - Fred Remer is an instructor pilot and Professor of Meteorology from the University of North Dakota. Through causal analysis and definition he will show us the details of low visibility and explore how they pertain to us with the use of case study. - To view further details and registration information for this webinar, click here.
4. The Value of a Great Self Briefing Before Take Off - .Critical Decisions of GA Pilots. The Value of a Great Self Briefing Prior to Take Off. - Wednesday, October 4, 2023, starting at 17:30 Pacific Daylight Time - Speaker(s): Rep Joe Rajacic - Brief Description: Reno Tahoe Aviation Group Closed Meeting with WINGS presentation. The importance of a thorough Take Off Briefing. - Location of Seminar: CAP Bilding, Vasser Street, Reno, NV 89502 - CAP Training Room. Enter off Vasser St. - Registration Information: Click here to register online now!
4. Pilot/Controller Forum - Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (KIWA) ATCT Tower - FAA Fall 2023 - Pilot/Controller Forum - Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (KIWA) ATCT Tower - Wednesday, October 4, 2023, starting at 16:00 Arizona - Speaker(s): Douglas Mack, Air Traffic Manager, Phx-Mesa Gateway ATCT - This 1-hour pilot/controller forum will include representatives from local flight schools, the KIWA Air Traffic Control Tower, and the FAA Safety Team. - The forum will provide a means to discuss safety concerns and address common errors. All pilots, regardless of experience level, are welcome to come. Please bring questions and concerns that can be civilly discussed among the attendees. - This meeting is in person with limited seating; register in advance!
5835 S Sossaman Road Mesa, AZ. - Mesa, AZ 85212 - Registration Information: Click here to register online now!
5. IMC/ VMC Club Meeting ( ONLINE ONLY ) Lincoln EAA 1541 - IMC Topics Are Taken From Real Life Events and Discussed to Aid the Decision Making Process for Pilots. - Thursday, October 5, 2023, 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, October 6, 2023 02:00 GMT) - Speaker(s): Scott Thompson, CFII, Dan Masys, IMC Club program coordinator - This is an audience participation event. After a brief Audio/Video presentation we ask "What Would You Do"? Everyone is encouraged to join in the discussion. Videos depicting actual flights that encountered challenges are chosen from a library provided by EAA . Pilots of all skill levels are encouraged to attend. - Click the link below for more information and to register TODAY. - # After registering with a valid email address, participants will be sent the Zoom link to join on the morning of the event.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpcuuprD0sHtPofyCX4Cw3jeRD0H8RoNtD
7. WHITEMAN AIRPORT AIR FAIR AND CAREER DAY - OCTOBER 7TH 10AM-4PM. All are welcome! See the Event Flyer Here: Flyer WHP Air Fair Career Day 2023
7. "Aircraft Preconditioning - Preheating Your Engine And Aircraft" - What We Have Learned and What We Are Working On For Aircraft PreheatingOn Saturday, October 7, 2023 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 we join Doug Evink for a discussion on what we have learned about aircraft preconditioning / preheating, and what is being worked on. Learn about the newest ways to make sure your aircraft is properly preconditioned. This presentation is for both pilots and mechanics for safety and continued operation of aircraft in cold weather climates. - To view further details and registration information for this webinar, click here.
10. After the Crash Survival Skills - Off-Site Landing Survival Skills for Aviators - Tuesday, October 10, 2023, starting at 18:30 Arizona Download Calendar File
10. SNA Controller Talk - SoCal Pilots October Meeting - John Wayne Airport Air Traffic Controller Talk - Tuesday, October 10, 2023, starting at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): John Mahany, Drew Stewart - Come spend the evening with Mr. Drew Stewart, a controller from John Wayne Air Traffic Control Tower. He will speak to us about local operational issues and best practices. Best of all....this is a great time to get all of your SNA controller questions answered. - Location of Seminar: John Wayne Airport Admin Building, Commission Room - 3160 Airway Ave., Costa Mesa, CA - 92626 - Registration Information: Click here to register online now!
10. "Vintage Aircraft Replacement and Modification Program VARMA" - Scott Fohrman from the Chicago Aircraft Certification Branch will be doing a presentation on the VARMA Program - On Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 11:00 Eastern Daylight Time (08:00 PDT; 09:00 MDT; 10:00 CDT; 05:00 HST; 07:00 AKDT; 08:00 Arizona; 15:00 GMT) - Scott Fohrman from the Chicago Aircraft Certification Branch will be doing a presentation on the Vintage Aircraft Replacement and Modification Program VARMA. - This program is indented to help owners and operators of vintage aircraft (certificated before Jan 1, 1980, fixed wing, unpressurized, under 12,5000 lbs with a reciprocating engine) find and use replacement parts or processes, when the parts are no longer available, obsolete and out of production. - To view further details and registration information for this webinar, click here.
12. "Issued Approach Clearance to Land! Now what?" - Monthly IMC Club Meeting to Discuss Options on Instructions Given Regarding a Clearance to Land.On Thursday, October 12, 2023 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, October 13, 2023 02:00 GMT) - Planning our instrument approach can be challenging in itself and with specific weather concerns there will be many variables that must be taken into consideration. - To view further details and registration information for this webinar, click here.
12. "ASA Presents / Author Talk Series - Learning How to Fly Safely with Barry and Brian Schiff" - BARRY SCHIFF & BRIAN SCHIFF Present A Wide Variety Of Topics Important To Beginning and Experienced Pilots. - On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 19:00 Central Daylight Time (17:00 PDT; 18:00 MDT; 20:00 EDT; 14:00 HST; 16:00 AKDT; 17:00 Arizona; Friday, October 13, 2023 00:00 GMT) - This program covers the following content:
- The Science of Flight
- Aircraft Variety
- Aircraft Engines
- Flight Instruments
- Flight Maneuvers
- Basic Navigation
- Radio Navigation
- Weather
- Airports and Air Traffic Control
- Aviation Regulations
- Learning to Fly
To view further details and registration information for this webinar, click here.
14. Human Factors - Medical - Surviving Possible Oxygen Related Emergencies - Saturday, October 14, 2023, starting at 09:00 Pacific Daylight Time - Speaker(s): JJ Gutowski, Assistant Chief Pilot, CFI-AIM, Richard Mend CFII ATP FAASTeam Rep - Discussion of oxygen use problems, medications, hyperventilation, euphoria, and more! Prevent Danger. Seminar is scheduled for 2 hours. - Location of Seminar: Clipper Aviation, 7900 Balboa Blvd , ,Unit 108, Van Nuys, CA 91406 - Click here to register online now!
14. "California Focused Aviation Webinars Featuring John and Martha King" - A Full Day of California-Focused Aviation Safety and Engagement Webinars, Featuring John and Martha King - On Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 09:30 Pacific Daylight Time (10:30 MDT; 11:30 CDT; 12:30 EDT; 06:30 HST; 08:30 AKDT; 09:30 Arizona; 16:30 GMT) - Join us for California Zooming, the 4th annual CalPilots Online Annual Meeting. - This FREE event is open to all pilots and will go from 9am until 3:30pm, filled with great sessions and amazing member door prizes that will be given away to CalPilots members throughout the day (you can become a member during the day). For complete information, visit: https://calpilots.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/California-Zooming-Event-Summary-2023-1AW.pdf
Session schedule
9:15AM More California Flying Oddities, Mike Jesch http://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=124604
11AM Airport Finances, Douglas Rice http://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=124606
12:30PM Keynote Speakers: Straight Talk About Aviation Safety, John and Martha King http://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=124590
2PM Aviation Emergencies, Gary Schank http://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=124603
3PM Concluding remarks
To view further details and registration information for this webinar, click here.
14. "ABS - Maximum Proficiency Moments of Mastery" - This Presentation Will Help You Gauge Your Current Proficiency Level And Become Even More Capable And Precise, = On Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 19:00 Central Daylight Time (17:00 PDT; 18:00 MDT; 20:00 EDT; 14:00 HST; 16:00 AKDT; 17:00 Arizona; Wednesday, October 11, 2023 00:00 GMT) - This program will cover:
• A quick GPS trick to check your situational awareness
• A technique to sharpen your instrument scan and aircraft control on every flight
• How to effectively reduce workload by using checklists in a single-pilot cockpit
• Hints for handoffs and other ATC communications
• What a “stabilized approach” really means in light aircraft
• Answers to viewer questions.
Although this American Bonanza Society program is oriented toward pilots of Beech airplanes, the discussion, techniques, and procedures described are valuable to the pilot of any airplane. - To view further details and registration information for this webinar, click here.
17. "The Voices In Your Head Set" - SoCal TRACON Pilot Outreach - On Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time - Location: Fullerton Flight Center4119 W Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833 - This is your chance to speak directly with ATC personnel at SoCal TRACON. We'll receive a briefing on current and expected operations in the region, discuss focus areas that pilots should be particularly alert to, and best practices to improve the safety of your operations.
SoCal TRACON (SCT) is the busiest Terminal Air Traffic Control facility in the world. With a very dynamic, complex, and broad mix of traffic types, constrained by geographical and geological limitations, and encompassing almost every type of airspace ever invented, it's always a good idea to get and stay familiar with how the system operates to help keep you and the traveling (and non-traveling, for that matter) public safe. Whether you're a new pilot or a seasoned pro, whether you fly VFR or IFR, you're going to enjoy this presentation. Bring all your toughest questions and get them answered! - To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here.
17.-19. NBAA/BACE LAS VEGAS, NV - WHERE THE FUTURE TAKES FLIGHT - NBAA-BACE is the world’s largest business aviation event where game-changing innovation takes center stage. NBAA-BACE is your ultimate opportunity to interact with thousands of dedicated and visionary individuals and explore technologies that are driving the excitement, safety and sustainability of aviation. Join the conversation, accelerate your business forward and help shape the future of the industry. Let’s go! #NBAA2023 - Registration – 2023 NBAA-BACE - Full registration for NBAA-BACE provides access to indoor exhibits at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the aircraft display of aircraft at Henderson Executive Airport and education sessions for all three days of the show. Register Here.- For assistance with registration, email registration@nbaa.org.
21. The third annual Food Truck Fly-in will take place Oct. 21 at San Martin Airport in California, where attendees will enjoy aircraft displays, various local food trucks, live music and a wine and beer garden at the nearby Wings of History Aircraft Museum. Proceeds from the event will benefit an aviation scholarship program sponsored by the South County Pilots Association. Full Story: Morgan Hill Times (Calif.) (8/22)
24-26. "Flight instructors who want to improve their skills and level of professionalism will be heading to Florida next October for the first-ever National Association of Flight Instructors Summit. - NAFI has selected the Sun ’n Fun Campus at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) to host the inaugural summit. The event is slated for October 24-26, 2023.
The event, which the organization said is dedicated to professionalism in aviation education and training, will host current and prospective certified flight instructors, aviation leaders, industry advocates, government representatives, and media." - FLYING
26. SBD Tower Controller Forum - Pilot Controller Forum Featuring Q & A Session - Thursday, October 26, 2023, starting at 18:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Mike Bunch - SBD Tower Mgr, Larry Rice, & Ted Gablin - GA operations in and out of SBD, & the challenges of integrating GA traffic with the growing air freight and airline traffic. Also discussed will be the nearby proximity of GA traffic at REI. This session is scheduled to last at least two hours. - Location of Seminar: Redlands Airport Public Lobby, 1745 Sessums Drive, Redlands, CA 92374 - Registration Information: Click here to register online now!
November 2023
4. A MERICAN HEROES AIR SHOW - Scheduled to land Saturday, NOV 4, 2023, at the Hansen Dam Sports Complex in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, the admission-free American Heroes Air Show is now in sight & we invite your team to join us. Produced by volunteers with a passion for aviation and public service since 1993, the AHAS is the nation’s premier admission-free, helicopter - only aviation experience designed to profile helicopters’ unique value to the community, media and public officials with static displays & exciting flight demonstrations.
Our volunteer team would like to reach out and thank the awesome number of Non-profits, Community Service Organizations / CSO’s and recruiting teams who have already registered to join us when this admission-free, helicopter-only aviation experience returns to the Hansen Dam Sports Complex on Saturday, NOV 4th, 2023.
The AMERICAN HEROES Air Show has been a SoCal favorite since our first event at Santa Monica Airport in 1993. Deterred only by Covid and CARMAGGEDON, the HEROES air Show has made Hansen Dam its annual event home since 1996. You can learn more about this unique event at our:
HEROES Air Show 2022 Event Yearbook
Our new RECRUITING GURUS video from the 2022 event
We encourage our participants to share this event information and invite your members, families and readers to join us on NOV 4 and meet the HEROES The community can really look up to … - Please feel free to contact us with any questions at Info@Heroes-Airshow.com
March 2024
12.-14. 2024 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference - Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX - Connections, community, and a little country! Are you looking for top-tier education sessions covering the industry’s best scheduling and dispatching practices and an unsurpassed opportunity to expand your network to hundreds of new vendors and suppliers? Then SDC2024 is the event for you! Whether it’s your first time attending or you’re eager to reconnect, this event will be showcasing the latest business aviation services, equipment, and advanced technologies designed to drive your business forward. Make plans to attend this exciting event! - Learn About The Event Here.
May 2024
22.-27 LA Fleet Week - Mark your calendars. LA Fleet Week 2024 will be here sooner than you think! Make your plans to ring in next summer with the best Memorial Day event in the Southland. Info Here at their website.
July 2024
22.-28. EAA AirVenture 2024
March 2025
11.-14. 2025 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference - Portland, Oregon - If you're interested in elevating your career to the next level, look no further than SDC2025. You'll learn current best practices and trends from industry experts and fellow attendees through top-level education sessions and critical peer-to-peer networking to help you work smarter, not harder in the year ahead. Learn More Here.
July 2025
21.-27. EAA AirVenture 2025