Events: FAA & More

5/26 Cessna Strikes Paraglider Over Austrian Alps - HERE    5/25 DOT, FAA Launch ATC Modernization Tracker - HERE     5/20 MONICA RODRIQUEZ BLAMES AIRPORT for ACCIDENT DUE TO PILOT ERROR - HERE    5/18 DOT Announces $835.8 Million For ATC Facility Upgrades - HERE    5/18 JOB OPORTUNITY - BLACKHAWK PILOTS - FIREFIGHTING -SEE IT HERE    5/16 FAA To Equip Airport Vehicles With Transponders - HERE    5/12 Boeing’s Wisk Aero Doubles Autonomous Air Taxi Test Fleet - HERE    5/12 NTSB Reviewing Frontier Evacuation After Fatal Runway Strike -HERE    5/11 Joby Kicks Off NYC Electric Air Taxi Demos With Historic JFK Flight - HERE    5/9 FAA Reviews Wing Drone Delivery Expansion In Houston HERE    5/8 Florida becomes second state to ban ADS-B-based billing - HERE    5/1 FAA Awards $5B Contract for Hundreds of Digital Voice Switches - HERE    5/1 NBAA Cheers House Passage of Farm Bill Calling for New SAF Development - HERE    5/01 Commercial Pilot Reports Close Call With Drone While Preparing To Land - HERE    05/02/2026 -AOPA names trustee nominees - HERE    4/28 Clay Lacy will have no special events fees for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Company expects no significant air traffic strain during the games - HERE    4/29 Lawmaker Calls on FAA To Permanently Ground MD-11 - HERE    4/28 NWS proposes using airports to define forecast, alert areas - HERE    4/27 Burke Lakefront supporters meet with FAA leadership - HERE    4/8 Joby and Air Space Intelligence team up to manage US electric air taxi skies - HERE

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

 

Notices 

International Airport Review Webinars and Watch on-Demand Webinars - Keeping you informed on our latest upcoming live webinars as well as some of our insightful webinar sessions which are now available to watch on-demand. As such, please enjoy the latest round-up of our webinars hosted by International Airport Review!  - Webmaster Note: These presentations appear free, but may come with a few "strings" that enable sponsored content.  For a plentiful list and registration information, click or tap HERE.

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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Let's Begin:

May 2026

 

26.  Safety Management System Part 5 Rulemaking Change - Topic: Safety Management Systems (SMS): A Proactive Approach to Navigating Complex and Evolving Risks - Date and Time: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, starting at 18:00 Pacific Daylight Time (19:00 MDT; 20:00 CDT; 21:00 EDT; 15:00 HST; 17:00 AKDT; 18:00 Arizona; Wednesday, May 27, 2026 01:00 GMT) - Speaker(s): Paul Koscheka and Andrew Danovaro - Brief Description: An Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety in aviation operations. It involves a set of principles, processes, and measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and other consequences of bad safety practices.

Through the use of SMS, General Aviation Aircraft operators can proactively identify and manage risks. Under a formalized SMS, operators identify potential hazards and ensure that a process is out in pace to effectively manage them.  -  Webinar Information: You are invited to the following ZoomGov Webinar provided by FAVES. Optional ways to join are:

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27.  May 27, 2026 at 7:00pm, the Los Angeles County Aviation Commission will be meeting at San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT) 4233 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte, CA.  There are three items of interest on the agenda; Airport Funding and Self-Sustainability, Re-envisioning Whiteman Airport: Expanding Economic Opportunities, and May 5, 2026, Board motion regarding “Enhancing Safety at Whiteman Airport”.  Please attend and see what is going on with all three of these items as they impact us all at Whiteman Airport. (See the agenda below).  Agenda Here

 

27.  Pilot/Controller Forum - Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (KIWA) ATCT Tower - FAA Summer 2026 - An Open forum Among Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers - Date and Time:  Wednesday, May 27, 2026, starting at 16:00 Arizona - Speaker(s): Douglas Mack, Air Traffic Manager, Phx-Mesa Gateway ATCT, Brandon Esquer and Michael Charlton PHX TRACON and NATCA - Brief Description: This 1-hour pilot/controller forum will include representatives from local flight schools, the KIWA Air Traffic Control Tower, P50 TRACON, 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 and has limited seating; register in advance!  -  Location of Seminar: Gateway Administration Building - Saguaro Room A, 5835 S Sossaman Road Mesa, AZ, , Mesa, AZ 85212

Directions to Venue: Gateway Airport Administration Building - Saguaro Room A is the first room to your almost immediate right when walking through the front door - Registration Information: Click here to register online now!

 

28.  Does Heat Really Impact Density Altitude? - How Much does Heat Affect Density Altitude - Is it Really Significant - How Do We Adjust Our Operations to Compensate - Date and Time: Thursday, May 28, 2026, starting at 18:30 Arizona Download Calendar File Speaker(s): Jakob Kehr

Brief Description: Summer temperatures are upon us in Phoenix. Airplanes and pilots fly on Indicated Airspeed. But what does the physics of elevated temperatures do to our True Airspeed? What about engine performance? With higher true airspeeds required to takeoff, what happens to our pilot perspective of performance and stopping margins?  - Location of Seminar: Chandler Airport Passenger Terminal - 2380 S. Stinson Way - Chandler, AZ 85286 - Registration Information: Click here to register online now!

 

28.   Using WINGS for CFIs and Pilots - Teach CFIs and Pilots the Value and Use of the FAA Wings Program to Boost Proficiency, Safety, and Maintain Flight Currency - Date and Time: Thursday, May 28, 2026, starting at 18:30 Pacific Daylight Time - Speaker(s): Gary Palmer - The FAA’s preferred method for completing a flight review is the WINGS program—yet many CFIs are never formally taught how to use it during their training. This concise presentation bridges that gap and shows how to make WINGS simple and effective. - Discover why WINGS offers clear advantages for both CFIs and pilots, including potential cost savings for pilots and reduced liability exposure for instructors. Learn how to seamlessly incorporate WINGS into your training, guide students in earning their WINGS credits, and apply the program from both a pilot’s and instructor’s perspective. - Sling Pilot Academy, 3409 Airport Dr, Hanger 3409B, Torrance, CA 90505 - Directions to Venue: If driving there is a parking lot outside, the General Administration Building has an overflow parking lot, then walk to sling.  There is transient aircraft parking in from of the tower, HANGER 3409B is to the right (when facing the tower), past the fuel pit on the left. This event will last approximately 1.5 hours.  - Registration Information: Click here to register online now!

 

28.  Livermore IMC Club - EAA Chapter 663 - IFR Discussion Topic - Guided Visual Approach - Thursday, May 28, 2026, 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, May 29, 2026 02:00 GMT) - Speaker(s): Brian Eliot - Brief Description: The EAA IMC Club organized around instrument flight, in order to promote safety, education, and proficiency.

Each month, the club provides a "hangar flying" experience by exploring an instrument flight-related question and a scenario presentation followed by a group discussion. The goal is to enhance knowledge of instrument flight, aeronautical decision-making, and in-flight awareness. - This month's scenario and discussion will focus on: Guided Visual Approach - All are welcome. You do not need to be an EAA member or instrument rated pilot to attend. Bring your EFB, your experience, and your questions, and be ready to participate. - We will also be discussing how you can earn WINGS Credit to increase Phased Pilot participation in the program.- Webinar Information - Join this online-only meeting via the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6635555200 - Passcode: 663

 

30.   A Test Pilots Perspective on eVTOL - A Test Pilots Career in Military and Experimental Aviation with Insights into eVTOL Development and General Aviation. - Date and Time: Saturday, May 30, 2026, starting at 10:30 Pacific Daylight Time - Speaker(s): Raymond Schreiner - Brief Description: Raymond J. Schreiner (RJ), a former U.S. Marine Corps test pilot and United States Naval Test Pilot School graduate and instructor, will share insights from his aviation career, from flying AH-1 Cobra helicopters to working in the rapidly evolving eVTOL industry. Since transitioning from military service in 2016, he has contributed to advanced aircraft development at companies including Zee Aero, Wisk, Supernal, Pivotal, and Joby. He will discuss safety in experimental flight test programs, the challenges of expanding the flight envelope in new aircraft, and what these developments may mean for the future of general aviation.  -  Location of Seminar: West Valley Flying Club - 1901 Embarcadero Rd - Palo Alto, CA 94303 - Registration Information: Click here to register online now!

 

30.   Hangar Talk Saturdays (KVNY) - The Dirty Dozen - Human Factors in Aviation - 12 Most Common Mistakes Made by Pilots, Mechanics, and Controllers - Recognizing and Breaking the Error Chain - Date and Time: Saturday, May 30, 2026, starting at 09:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP, FAASTeam Representative - Brief Description: Could complacency, distraction, fatigue, or pressure be quietly affecting your decision making in the cockpit? The “Dirty Dozen” represents the twelve most common human factor conditions that contribute to aviation mistakes made by pilots, mechanics, and air traffic controllers.

Participants will review how issues such as complacency, fatigue, distraction, lack of communication, pressure, and poor teamwork can lead to breakdowns in safety and decision making. Real-world examples and aviation scenarios will be discussed to help attendees recognize how these factors develop and how they can be mitigated before they result in an accident or incident.  -  Location of Seminar:   LA Flight Academy, 7900 Balboa Blvd,  G6 Prop Park West , Van Nuys, CA 91406 - PLANNED SEMINAR - NOT LISTED YET on FAASAFETY.GOV  - Watch for it soon.

 

30.  EAA Chapter 1279 Monthly IMC Club Meeting - Topic: EAA IMC Scenario Presentation for Planning Best Power or Best Endurance - Date and Time: - Saturday, May 30, 2026, starting at 09:30 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File - Speaker(s): Peter Dutillio, CFI - Brief Description: 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. - The meeting will feature: Planning for Best Power or Best Endurance - Bring your experience, and questions. - You do not need to be an EAA member or an instrument rated pilot to attend.  -  Location of Seminar:

French Valley Airport
37600 Sky Canyon Dr
Hangar A17
Murrieta, CA 92563

Registration Information:  Click here to register online now!

 

June 2026

02.  June 2, 2026 at 7:00pm, the Whiteman Airport Association will be holding a meeting at the CAP Building, 12653 Osborne Street, Pacoima, CA 91331 (use Google Maps) to discuss the Aviation Commission Meeting and the Upcoming  Whiteman Community Aviation Family Festival.

 

02.   Staying Legal with UAS NO DRONE ZONE

Topic:
UAS No Drone Zone. Information on staying legal.
Date and Time:
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, starting at 18:00 Pacific Daylight Time (19:00 MDT; 20:00 CDT; 21:00 EDT; 15:00 HST; 17:00 AKDT; 18:00 Arizona; Wednesday, June 3, 2026 01:00 GMT)
Speaker(s):
Werner von stein
Brief Description:

This webinar will cover the measures that are in place detecting illegal UAS, the consequences to the operator and how to stay legal. We also have an update on No Drone Zone for FIFA World Cup.  -  Webinar Information

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02.  VMC Club Monthly Meeting - EAA Chapter 1445 - All Pilot Welcome - No Membership Required

Topic:
Power, Drag, Lift, And All Those Forces
Date and Time:
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, starting at 18:30 Arizona Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Alexander Peña, Dr. Peter Steinmetz
Brief Description:

The EAA VMC Club provides a "hangar flying" experience organized around visual 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.

At this months VMC meeting Dr. Peter N. Steinmetz will discuss the fundamental forces of flight and how wings generate them. He will also discuss how power is a key element of understanding aircraft performance

Bring your EFB, your experience, and your questions, and be ready to participate.

All are welcome.  You do not need to be an EAA member 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
Registration Information: Click here to register online now!

 

03.  Ventura County Department of Airports Fifth Annual Fly Friendly Ventura County Fly-in - Topic: Fly Friendly Ventura County (FFVC): A Workshop on Noise and Safety - Date and Time: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, starting at 11:00 Pacific Daylight Time - Speaker(s): TBD - In September, 2022, the Ventura County Department of Airports (DOA) officially launched Fly Friendly VC, a program bringing together local pilots, flight schools that conduct training operations in the region, and the community at large to resolve concerns around noise and safety at the two County airports: Camarillo and Oxnard. Yearly workshops have been presented at either Oxnard or Camarillo airports since the inception FFVC.

Now in its fifth year, FFVC has been overwhelming successful in its collective effort to provide the safest and best possible environment for both Ventura County residents and pilots operating out of Camarillo and Oxnard airports. - Safety and noise are on-going issues. That’s why this invitation is so important – this is a workshop both to ensure that all pilots have the tools they need to maintain and improve safety at KOXR and KCMA, but also to discuss how everyone can work together to be the best neighbors possible to the communities surrounding each airport. - Hope to see you there! - Location of Seminar: Axis Air, 1601 West 5th Street, Oxnard, CA 93030 -

This workshop will include a FFVC update, lunch, and a tour of Axis Air. There is no cost to attend but we would like an RSVP by May 25th! And a very special thanks to Axis Air for supporting this important yearly event in  2026!

The VNY FAA Safety Team would like to thank the Ventura County Department of Airports for inviting  the FAA to participate in this important event.

Registration Information: Click here to register online now!

 

04.   Pilot Roundtable - What Would You Do?

Topic:
Scenario: Low and Slow with Marginal Weather
Date and Time:
Thursday, June 4, 2026, starting at 17:30 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Taylor Jobe
Brief Description:

This will be a round-table, interactive discussion based around an in-flight scenario involving an VFR cross-country flight with unexpected weather.

During this interactive seminar, you can expect:

  • Thought provoking flight scenarios to exercise decision-making
  • Open dialogue with fellow pilots about handling various situations
  • Valuable perspectives on topics that deepen flying knowledge
  • Boosting confidence in routine operations
  • Sharpening abilities to manage abnormal circumstances

Be sure to bring your tablets or devices so you can reference charts and materials as we analyze real-world flying examples.

Don’t miss this chance to participate in a productive seminar that will expand your skills and preparedness as a pilot. Reserve your spot today!

Click here to RSVP

Location of Seminar:
SBA Airport Admin Building
601 Firestone Road
Conference Room
Goleta, CA 93117
The agenda is as follows:
  • 5:00 PM: Doors Open
  • 5:30 PM: Tips & Tricks
  • 5:40 PM: Main Program Starts
  • 6:30 PM: Food and Social Begins

 

Registration Information: Click here to register online now!

 

04 . SoCal TRACON Wants to Talk to You

Topic: ATC / Pilot Outreach With Rob Reddeg From the SoCal TRACON
Date and Time: Thursday, June 4, 2026, starting at 18:30 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s): Rob Reddeg SOCAL TRACON
Brief Description:

Renting an airplane:   $500

Burning fuel for a short trip: $100

Getting the service you want from ATC: Priceless!!!

Rob works for the SoCal TRACON, the busiest n the world, and has been a very active ATC spokesperson all around Southern California.  He has led past Operation Rain Check visits at the TRACON, and has been the featured speaker at many pilot groups in the WP09 (San Diego) and other regions.  He has an engaging speaking style and his Q & A sessions at the end are extremely valuable and popular.

Join us to hear Rob speak, who can help you unravel the mysteries of working with ATC and help them give you better service.  Be sure to bring your questions!

They really are here to help!

Location of Seminar:
Solar Turbines, Kearny Mesa Facility
4200 Ruffin Road
Titan Conference Room
San Diego, CA 92123
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Registration Information: Click here to register online now!

 

04.   IMC/ VMC Club Meeting on ZOOM Lincoln EAA 1541

Topic:
IMC/ VMC Topics From Real Events Discussed to Aid Decision the Making Process
Date and Time:
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 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, June 5, 2026 02:00 GMT)
Speaker(s):
Scott Thompson, CFII, Dan Masys, IMC Club program coordinator
Brief Description:

This pilot education meeting will have two "What Would You Do?" scenarios, The IMC scenario is an IFR flight that has to divert due to falling oil pressure and has difficulty locating an alternate airport at night.  The VMC scenario is a ferry flight in VFR conditions in an unfamiliar aircraft where fuel system problems develop and directional control becomes increasingly difficult.

A short video of a flight situation that stops with asking . ' what would you do ?'

Then, a discussion of the options will follow to resolve the situation.

Webinar Information

To register for Wings credit for this event, click this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6uBxfEuEQU-8CO7urJLtig

 

04.  June 14, 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm, Whiteman Airport Association Display Day

The WAA will be holding the monthly Display Day, with paperwork signings in hangar HH09 from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
06.  Hangar Talk Saturdays (KVNY) Multi Engine Emergencies and Critical Decisions
Topic:
Engine Failure Recognition, Vmc Awareness, and Emergency Decision Making in Multi Engine Aircraft Operations
Date and Time:
Saturday, June 6, 2026, starting at 09:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP, FAASTeam Representative
Brief Description:

What happens when one engine suddenly stops producing power and the airplane begins yawing toward the failed side? Multi engine emergencies can escalate quickly and demand immediate, disciplined pilot action to maintain control and make sound decisions.

This seminar will review engine failure recognition, asymmetric thrust, Vmc considerations, single-engine performance limitations, and the importance of proper aircraft control during abnormal situations. Participants will discuss practical emergency procedures, common pilot errors, and real-world scenarios that demonstrate how preparation, proficiency, and situational awareness affect outcomes during high-workload events.

Location of Seminar:
LA Flight Academy
7900 Balboa Blvd
G6 Prop Park West
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Registration Information:  Click here to register online now!

 

06.   Hot and High - A Density Altitude Discussion

Topic:
Hot and High - Understanding Density Altitude and Its Impact on Flight Performance
Date and Time:
Saturday, June 6, 2026, starting at 10:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Mitch Carlson- FAASteam Representative
Brief Description:

During this seminar, we will discuss what density altitude is and how to calculate it.  We will discuss how aircraft performance is affected with an increase in density altitude. We will go over the use of performance charts, and what pilots should take into consideration when flying into and out of a high elevation airport in hot conditions.

This seminar lasts from 10:00am- 12:00pm.  The Corning chapter of the EAA will have their BBQ and monthly meeting after the seminar.  Feel free to stay for the lunch and the EAA meeting.

Location of Seminar:
Corning Municipal Airport
930 N. Marguerite Ave.,  Corning, CA 96021
Registration Information: Click here to register online now!

13.   Operations at Santa Maria and the Central Coast

Topic:
Flight operations in and around Santa Maria and Central Coast airspace.
Date and Time:
Saturday, June 13, 2026, starting at 10:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Representatives from ATC, VSFB, and airport management
Brief Description:

Join us as representatives from SMX, SBA, and SMX ATC facilities,Vandenberg Space Force Base, and Santa Maria airport update our pilot community with the latest operational information as well as future plans. Bring your questions and be prepared to be part of an informative discussion.

Select Number:
WP01144703
Location of Seminar:
Santa Maria Museum of Flight, 3015 Airpark Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455   -  Registration Information:  Click here to register online now!

 

13.   Operations at Santa Maria and the Central Coast

Topic:
Flight operations in and around Santa Maria and Central Coast airspace.
Date and Time:
Saturday, June 13, 2026, starting at 10:00 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Representatives from ATC, VSFB, and airport management
Brief Description:

Join us as representatives from SMX, SBA, and SMX ATC facilities,Vandenberg Space Force Base, and Santa Maria airport update our pilot community with the latest operational information as well as future plans. Bring your questions and be prepared to be part of an informative discussion.

Select Number:
WP01144703
Location of Seminar:
Santa Maria Museum of Flight
3015 Airpark Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455  Registration Information: Click here to register online now!

16.  Reducing Gear-Up Landing Accidents in General Aviation

Topic:
Preventing Inadvertent Gear-Up Landings: Contributing Factors and Mitigation Techniques
Date and Time:
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, starting at 18:00 Pacific Daylight Time (19:00 MDT; 20:00 CDT; 21:00 EDT; 15:00 HST; 17:00 AKDT; 18:00 Arizona; Wednesday, June 17, 2026 01:00 GMT)
Speaker(s):
Paul Koscheka and Andrew Danovaro
Brief Description:

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.

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20.   Reducing Gear-Up Landing Accidents in General Aviation

Topic:
Preventing Inadvertent Gear-Up Landings: Contributing Factors and Mitigation Techniques
Date and Time:
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, starting at 18:00 Pacific Daylight Time (19:00 MDT; 20:00 CDT; 21:00 EDT; 15:00 HST; 17:00 AKDT; 18:00 Arizona; Wednesday, June 17, 2026 01:00 GMT)
Speaker(s):
Paul Koscheka and Andrew Danovaro
Brief Description:

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.

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20.   Navigating the Bay Area with Dead Reckoning

Topic:
This Seminar Focuses on Dead Reckoning and Pilotage as Essential Navigation Skills When GPS Is Unavailable or Unreliable.
Date and Time:
Saturday, June 20, 2026, starting at 11:15 Pacific Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Kuni Migimatsu
Brief Description: On any uneventful flight, we go from A to B without second thought. But sometimes things happen, and we have to resort to the basics.

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.

Location of Seminar:
West Valley Flying Club
1901 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Registration Information:  Click here to register online now!

 

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:

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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.

 

27.   June 27, 2026 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.

 

 

July 2026

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.

Location of Seminar:
Oakland Aviation Museum
8258 Earhart Rd
Oakland, CA 94621
Registration Information:  Click here to register online now!

 

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.

 

 

August 2026

 

 

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!