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
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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March 2026
24-25 Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference - Join us March 24-26 in Cleveland, OH for the 2026 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2026), the ultimate destination to elevate your career and business. Connect with hundreds of exhibitors , build powerful connections and get the insights you need to succeed. - Register and Info Here
25. Ryan Field Pilot Controller Forum - Hybrid - Pilot, Ground Operator, and Safety Advocate Recommendations in Preparation for the KRYN Runway Safety Action Team Meeting. - Wednesday, March 25, 2026, starting at 12:00 Arizona - Speaker(s): ATCT Personnel, FAA Runway Safety, Airport Administration, FAASTeam Managers - Brief Description: Military, Airline, Cargo, General Aviation pilots, Parachutists, Ground Operators and safety advocates are welcome and encouraged to attend. This meeting includes a presentation of the recent incident history at Ryan Field Airport and an open discussion of Runway Safety.
Participants are asked to help develop recommendations and solutions to enhance surface safety by eliminating wrong surface landings, runway incursions, pilot deviations, jet blast and helicopter wake turbulence incidents and accidents. Your recommendations will assist the Runway Safety Team as they continue their efforts to improve safety at Ryan Field Airport. - This forum is in preparation of the Ryan Field (KRYN) Runway Safety Action Team Meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, same times and location as the Pilot Controller Forum, 1200-1400 AZ (1900-2100 GMT)
Please register for only one using the appropriate method below.
In person registration instructions:
Ryan Field Airport Terminal Building Conference Room
Register on https://www.faasafety.gov/. An faasafety.gov account is not required for registration though it is welcomed and encouraged.
For WINGS credit:
In person: On the Attendance Roster provided on site, initial for attendance if registered or sign in on the Attendance Roster using your faasafety.gov name, email and zip code.
Fly-ins: Taxi to the parking apron. Meeting is in the Terminal Building. Driving: From Tucson on I-19 south take Exit 99, SR 86/Ajo Way. Turn right at the end of the ramp. Stay on jo Way for 14 miles, the airport will be on the right.
Instructions for attending via Zoom Preregistration for Zoom is not required.
Zoom information for March 25, 2026; 1200-1400 AZ is below.
For WINGS credit
On Zoom : Please write the name and email you use for your https://www.faasafety.gov/ account in the Chat.
Zoom Meeting Optional ways to join are:
Click to Join: Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86045678137?pwd=xoztfqqJOlKnHTQwNoBGljvQGpYYJN.1
25. Airworthy and Approval for Return to Service - Approval for Return to Service Requirements and Discussing Airworthy - Date and Time: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, starting at 17:00 Pacific Daylight Time (18:00 MDT; 19:00 CDT; 20:00 EDT; 14:00 HST; 16:00 AKDT; 17:00 Arizona; Thursday, March 26, 2026 00:00 GMT) - Speaker(s): Andrew Danovaro - Oak FSDO, Paul Gillenwater - Columbus FSDO - Brief Description: In this Webinar we will be discussing what procedures and documentation is required prior to releasing an aircraft back into service and a deep dive into the word Airworthy.
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_DO0_5q33T9Gn4P--KJHRzg
Password: 041013
• 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_DO0_5q33T9Gn4P--KJHRzg
Password: 041013
• 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_DO0_5q33T9Gn4P--KJHRzg
Password: 041013
Phone Audio Only:
• Call 1-888-924-3239; enter Webinar ID: https://faavideo.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_DO0_5q33T9Gn4P--KJHRzg
Password: 041013
Password:
• The meeting host may require an additional password, if so enter when prompted
Password: 041013
25. Flight Instructor Workshop - Proper Preparation by CFIs of Student Check Ride Applicants - Ensuring Student Check Ride Readiness & Current Flight Instructor Hot Topics Forum - Date and Time: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, starting at 18:00 Pacific Daylight Time - Speaker(s): Kevin Sullivan, Harlow Voorhees and Art Hayssen - Brief Description: This CFI Workshop and Forum will focus on properly preparing a student applicant for a check ride to avoid hours of wasted DPE, recommending CFI and applicant's time in ensuring qualifications for the exam. Additionally, other current flight instruction Hot Topics will be discussed. Bring your personal concerns to the meeting to share during the discussion section. - Location of Seminar: EAA Chapter 124 KSTS, 5550 Windsor Road, Windsor, CA 95492 - Registration Information: Click here to register online now!
25. Private Pilot Checkride Stories - Three Recent Private Pilots Share Their Experience On How They Prepared and Passed Their Practical Test! - Date and Time: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, starting at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time - Speaker(s): Various - Brief Description: For most pilots, the first checkride is the most intimidating one. It can be a nerve-wracking experience decoding the ACS and sitting through the glare of the designated pilot examiner. With thorough preparation and an understanding of the process, you will feel more at ease.
San Carlos Flight Center invites a round-table of three newly-minted Private Pilots to share their journey in becoming a pilot. In this seminar they will each provide their own overview of their training experiences, how they prepared for their checkrides, some pitfalls to avoid, and how they worked with their instructors to ensure they were ready for the practical test. This is a great opportunity to hear from multiple perspectives, giving you the insight you need as you approach your big day.
Join us to hear more about the checkride experience, how to prepare, and have an insight into the first step of becoming a certificated pilot. - Location of Seminar: San Carlos Flight Center, 795 Skyway Rd, Suite A, San Carlos, CA 94070 - Registration Information: Click here to register online now!
25. "Pro Tips for UAS Heavy Lift Part 137" - Basic Requirements for UAS over 55 Pounds. - On Wednesday, March 25, 2026 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, March 26, 2026 00:00 GMT) - If you are thinking about flying heavy drones over 55 pounds or are just interested in learning how they differ from Small UAS then join us! - Our guest speaker, Jeramy Williams - American Drones will discuss the basic differences between heavy lift and sUAS operations and some regulatory requirements to fly heavy lift and part 137 agricultural use drones. We will also cover pre-flight operations, inspections, maintenance, Notices To Airman and appropriate paperwork for drones weighing over 55lbs. Learn from the experts that fly the biggest drones and use their tips and tricks in your flying operations. - To view further details and registration information for this webinar, click here
25. "...this month's Los Angeles County Aviation Commission Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 100;00am at Fox Field has been CANCELLED for a lack of Quorum. This is the first time I am, aware of, that the Aviation Commission has Cancelled a meeting for a lack of quorum. Generally, they hold the meeting and discuss items of interest, allow public comment, but can not take any official action. It is not uncommon for meetings at Fox to lack a quorum, most likely due to the distance from the Metropolitan Area of Los Angeles." - Jim Miller
26. Livermore IMC Club - EAA Chapter 663 - IFR Discussion Topic - CRM and Risk Management in (simulated) IFR - Thursday, March 26, 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, March 27, 2026 02:00 GMT) - Speaker(s): Nandu Sankaran - 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 CRM and Risk Management in (simulated) IFR. We will discuss best practices for effective cockpit Crew Resource Management when flying with a safety pilot in simulated IFR conditions. This month's scenario will prompt a discussion of CRM and risk management for a flight in IMC conditions.
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
28. How to Determine Density Altitude How It Affects Our Flight and More! - Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance - Saturday, March 28, 2026, starting at 09:00 Pacific Daylight Time - Speaker(s): Richard Mend, CFI-AIM-ATP, FAAASTeam Rep - Density altitude can have a significant impact on aircraft performance and is an important concept for pilots operating in a wide range of environmental conditions. Understanding how temperature, pressure, and humidity affect air density allows pilots to better anticipate aircraft performance and make safer operational decisions.
G6 PROP PARK WEST
Van Nuys, CA 91406
28. Marana Regional Airport KAVQ Aviation Safety Program - HYBRID - Airport & Tower Updates; Aviation Safety Advisory Group ASAG; Laser Risk and Reporting ; Parachute Operation Safety - Saturday, March 28 2026, starting at 10:00 Arizona Download Calendar File
Speaker(s): GalenBeem,MichaelRyder,CraigGraves,C.Grant,ErnestCopeland,CraigTompkins,ScottWoodworth,Dr.TomCowan,HughFunk,PatrickNikitenko
Please join us for informative presentations 10:00 am AZ (1700 GMT) until 12:00 pm (1900 GMT) - Speakers will stay afterward for questions and answers. -
Cary Grant, President Aviation Safety Advisory Group of Arizona (ASAG) - Facilitator
JDR Logistics - Site Host
Galen Beem, Marana Regional Airport Superintendent - Airport and Tower Updates
Michael Ryder, Marana Regional Airport Maintenance Assoc - Airport Projects Updates
Cary Grant, Scott Woodworth, Pima County Sheriff Department; Ernest Copeland, FAA, FPM and Craig Tompkins, FAA, FPM - Laser and Drone information
Dr. Thomas Cowan, Lead; Justin Hodge, Account Executive, Complete Parachute Solutions (CPS), Pat Nikitenko, Skydive Marana, and Michael Coleman
Arizona Parachute Operations Safety Workgroup - Parachute Operations at Marana Regional Airport and statewide.
Visit Aviation Safety Advisory Group of Arizona, Inc. (ASAG) website
https://asagaz.org and the ASAG Facebook page.
Arizona Pilots Association (APA) monthly newsletter https://azpilots.org/pilot-info/newsletters
Arizona Flight Training Workgroup AFTW
Find next meetinghttps://aftw.org/next-meeting/
Tuesday March 10, 2026 04:00 PM MST (2300 GMT) Meeting Minutes https://aftw.org/category/meetings/minutes/
Marana Regional Airport East Ramp Hangar
11155 N Air Commerce Way, Marana, AZ 85653
Directions to Venue:
Fly-In, taxi to the East Ramp Hangar, bring tie-down ropes/chains, etc.
Drive-in, from Tucson West on I-10 to Exit 242, Avra Valley Road. From Phoenix, East on I-10 to Exit 242. Then, West on Avra Valley Rd approximately 4.4 miles to North Air Commerce Way which is immediately West of the canal and is 0.80 miles East of the airport's main entrance. Drive North to ample parking.
If not attending live, Hybrid on Zoom can be accessed by computer, mobile device, or telephone. To register for the Zoom Meeting click the link below. If the link fails, you can cut/paste the link into a browser.
We recommend registering prior to the meeting to avoid last minute delays logging on. You can register in advance for this meeting at:
Zoom Link here
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.
Does ASAG ZOOM provide a registration list? Registering for Zoom also registers you for WINGS credit if you have an FAASafety.gov account. In this case there is no need to also register on https://www.faasafety.gov/ However, if your Zoom email is different from your FAASafety.gov email, please enter the name and email you use on https://www.faasafety.gov/ in the Chat.
This event is not yet accepted for public viewing. - Refer to FAASAFETY.GOV, as soon as this is approved you'll be able to register.
Registration Information: Contact Information:
Lee Unger
Phone: (520) 990-3792
leeunger4@gmail.com
28. Join Us for a Live Pilot Preflight Planning Workshop - March 28, 2 p.m. ET - There’s a motto we like to share with the pilot community to help them fly more safely, and we actually made it the tagline of our From the Flight Deck program: Know Before You Go! The saying says it all. - That’s why we’ve planned a full workshop that delves into this important topic—preflight planning. Join our conversation on March 28 at 2 p.m. ET on Zoom and YouTube. - A panel of experienced pilots, flight instructors, aviation safety inspectors and air traffic controllers will share their insights on assessing weather, aircraft performance and human factors so you can make more informed go/no-go decisions. - Join us on Zoom to learn and earn 1 WINGS Basic Knowledge Topic 3 Credit: Click to Join on Zoom
Password: 737982
29. EAA Chapter 1279 Monthly IMC Club Meeting - EAA IMC Scenario Presentation For Traffic Avoidance At Night and Aircraft Icing Locations - Date and Time: Saturday, March 28, 2026, starting at 09:30 Pacific Daylight Time - 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: Traffic Avoidance At Night and Aircraft Icing Locations - Bring your experience, and questions. - You do not need to be an EAA member or an instrument rated pilot to attend.
37600 Sky Canyon Dr
Hangar A17
Murrieta, CA 92563
April 2026
1. San Carlos (KSQL) Airport Update - An Update From The KSQL Airport Manager - Wednesday, April 1, 2026, starting at 19:00 Pacific Daylight Time - Speaker(s): Michael Byrne, Airport Manager - Brief Description: Change is inevitable. That includes the San Carlos airport. Changes are coming to the airport and we have invited Michael Byrne, Airport Manager to provide an update to the community about near-term and long term changes planned for the airport.
Some of the changes that you have noticed include key card access for many of the airport entrances. Come learn about the reasons for this change along with some of the other plans for renovation of some of the facilities at the airport. - If you are a pilot that operates at San Carlos you will want to attend this special event to hear about the latest updates to the airport. :Location of Seminar:
795 Skyway Rd
Suite A
San Carlos, CA 94070
7. The Whiteman Airport Association will be holding the quarterly meeting on April 7, 2026 at 7:00pm at the Civil Air Patrol building, 12653 Osborne Street, Pacoima, CA 91331 (Use Google Maps). Atlas, the Public Relations firm which has been hired to assist with getting true and accurate information out about the airport in our efforts to combat closure will be making a presentation at the meeting. Please come to the meeting to hear all that is going on. They have already published an article concerning the letter from the FAA to Los Angeles County concerning airport closure which received national coverage, Attend the meeting to learn more about all that is happening.
8. RESCHEDULED Keeping Your Vital Edge - Situational Awareness and Emergencies - Interactive Flight School Outreach Discussing In-Flight Emergencies - Wednesday, April 8, 2026, starting at 13:00 Hawaiian Standard Time - Speaker(s): Scott Allen - Our seminar will focus on keeping your vital edge while dealing with an in-flight emergency, and how practice with a CFI will enhance both your proficiency and situational awareness.
Meeting Room
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
9. RESCHEDULED EAA Outreach Briefing - Issues at Hilo Airport - Experimental Aircraft Outreach and Discussion of ITO Airport Construction Issues - Date and Time: Thursday, April 9, 2026, starting at 18:00 Hawaiian Standard Time - Speaker(s): Scott Allen - Brief Description: We will discuss safety considerations associated with building and testing experimental aircraft and will also be discussing construction projects at the Hilo Airport, including temporary outages associated with the upcoming changes in the lighting system.
Inside the Airport fence near RWY 08
Meeting Room
Hilo, HI 96720
12. Whiteman Airport Display Day will be held Sunday April 12, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00pm. Paperwork signing will take place at hangar HH09 from 10:00am until 1:00pm. - See all of you at the Whiteman Airport Association meeting.
14. SUN n FUN Aerospace Expo - FAA Safety Forum Announcement" - Topic: Various presentations daily through the event. See Forums Schedule links below - On Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 08:30 Eastern Daylight Tim - Location: FAA Safety Center (Orlando Field Office) - 4425 Sun N Fun Road, Lakeland, FL 33811 - Description: The events held at the FAA Safety Center are accessed through the purchase of an event ticket from SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo Event. - All WINGS/AMT credited events can be found on FAASafety.gov with a title beginning with "Sun n Fun 2026 Forum".
Most safety forums qualify for WINGS/AMT credit. If you have a question regarding credit or perhaps becoming a participant in the WINGS program, see one of our Safety Team specialists in the forums area. or on the web at www.faasafety.gov. - To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here.
Please reserve the date: 15-April… Talking to Communicate Effectively - Hosted @ Western Museum of Flight
PLEASE NOTE: This is a new location, right across from where we used to be. Pacific Skies has relocated on the field.
April 15 2026 - 6-7 p.m. — Dinner & Social Hour - 7-8:30 p.m. — Presentation
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Talking and communication are not the same.
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What you say may not be what others hear or understand!
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The glossary has changed over the years (the latest update was Jan 2026), have you kept up?
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Participate in common scenarios and see how well you identify the right calls.
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This is a scenario driven presentation, participation is encouraged — it will make it fun!
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Share and learn with others.
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The objective is to make you more aware of common radio phrases and how to use them effectively, helping you become a safer and more confident pilot.
The speaker, Gary Palmer, has drawn the content from multiple FAA publications. Gary is a CFI-II as well as an FAASTeam Representation and EAA Chapter 96 VMC Coordinator. He jokes that his most effective communications are on the radio! Register Here.
15. Our next ASAG Zoom Meeting will be held on the 3rd Wednesday in April – Apr 15, at 12:00 pm, MST (Arizona time). You can register in advance for the April meeting at:
https://faavideo.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vvYWRKoVTueN04sSKCcgFA
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 April meeting.
Monday, Apr 13, you will receive a meeting reminder, the April agenda & once again, the Zoom registration link.
29. FSDO FAASTeam Rep Mtg - April Option (LA Basin FAASTeam Reps and SPs Only) - FAASTeam Annual Representative Training - April Option - Date and Time: Wednesday, April 29, 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; Thursday, April 30, 2026 02:00 GMT) - Speaker(s): CARY GRANT, ASAG President, Ron Berinstein CFII, L Rep, Dr. Paul Foster FAA FPM, Nate Morrisey FAA, FPM
Held Twice in April and in September, every representative is required to attend one of the meetings annually in addition to IT Course completion to maintain their status. FAASAFETY.GOV site Update, WINGS promotion, Template Issues, Discussion and Q&A. all featured.
A Zoom Meeting - Registration Information will be furnished by personal Email. Expected: 2 hour duration - Register for the Zoom Meeting as directed.
Guest Speaker: Cary Grant, ATP, CFII, FAASTeam Lead Representative, WINGS Pro is a retired United Airlines Captain (Airbus A320) and a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force.
- ASAG Presidency: He leads the Arizona Aviation Safety Advisory Group, a non-profit working with aviation organizations in Arizona to identify and reduce hazardous air operations.
- ERAU Faculty: At the
Prescott campus
, he teaches Aeronautical Science and has presented on historical aviation topics, such as the origins of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
- FAA Recognition: In 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) honored him as the National Safety Team Representative of the Year for his volunteer efforts with the Arizona FAASTeam
- Education: M.A.S. - Master of Aeronautical Science in Aviation Aerospace Operations, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Presented under the supervision of Dr. Paul Foster, FAA, RAL, FPM & Mr. Nate Morrisey, FAA, LGB, FPM
Produced and hosted by Ron Berinstein, CFII, FAASTeam Lead Representative, FAA WINGS Master Pilot recipient, & WINGS Pro - Director: The Southern California Aviation United Working Group (SCAUWG.ORG)
May 2026
5-7 Maintenance Conference - The 2026 NBAA Maintenance Conference, May 5-7, in New Orleans is the essential event for aviation maintenance pros. Through expert-led sessions and hands-on access to new technology, you can elevate your skills and stay ahead of the curve. Don’t miss this chance to advance your skills and your career. Registration will be available by March 2026! - Info Here
May 12th:
June 2026
July 2026
15. Torrance Airport FAASTeam Safety Seminar - Contact Gary Palmer for Info: Phone: (310) 927-6718 - CFIGary@getmymail.org
15. 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.
August 2026
September 2026
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