Event Calendar

Clubs, associations and groups planning an event involving homebuilt/microlight aircraft are invited to submit dates and information on those events for listing in the Calendar section below and/or for publication in KITPLANES Magazine.

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EAA SportAir Workshops - Oshkosh, WI

Date(s): 01/28/12 - 01/29/12
Location: EAA Aviation Center

EAA SportAir Workshops, a national series of programs supported by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. offering insight and information on building and restoring aircraft, will be holding several "hands-on" workshops in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on January 28-29.

Sonex 50th Builder Workshop

Date(s): 01/28/12 - 01/29/12
Location: Sonex factory in Oshkosh

Sonex Aircraft, LLC will achieve a significant milestone in 2012, holdingits 50th Sonex Builder Workshop on the weekend of January 28-29! Thismilestone comes in the kit aircraft and engine company’s 14th year ofbusiness, holding 3 to 4 workshop events per year since 1998. The Sonex Workshop, held at the Sonex factory in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, givescurrent and prospective builders the opportunity to meet the Sonex staff,learn about the history of the Sonex design and its philosophy, and…

Illinois Ultralight & Light Plane Safety Seminar

Date(s): 03/03/12 - 03/03/12
Location: Illinois State Fairgrounds

The 32nd Annual Illinois Ultralight & Light Plane Safety Seminar will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012, in Springfield, IL. This year's keynote speaker is Rod Hightower, President of EAA. Registration begins at 8:00 AM. Program starts at 9:00 AM and ends at 4:00 PM. Attendance is FREE. Aircraft will be on static display along with dealer & manufacturer displays and door prizes. Wings credit is available. More information is available at the Safety Seminar website - www.safety-seminar.com. Sponsors welcome

Wisconsin 19th Annual Light Sport Safety Seminar

Date(s): 03/17/12 - 03/17/12
Location: EAA AirVenture Museum

This 1 day event will be held on Saturday of March 17th, 2012 EAA AirVenture Museum , Oshkosh, WI

Same Day Registration begins at 8:00 am. Event Starts at 9am & ends at 4:00pm Registration is FREE, there is no admission cost for this event See link for a list of this years Speakers and Topics All sessions will break for door prize drawings and a stretch Lunch is available "on-site"at a modest cost

This event qualifies as a FAA "WINGS" event. This 1 day event will be held on Saturday of March 17th, 2012 EAA AirVenture Museum , Oshkosh, WI

Same Day Registration begins at 8:00 am. Event Starts at 9am & ends at 4:00pm Registration is FREE, there is no admission cost for this event See Link at left for a list of this years Speakers and Topics All sessions will break for door prize drawings and a stretch Lunch is available "on-site"at a modest cost

This event qualifies as a FAA "WINGS" event.

15th Virginia Regional Festival of Flight

Date(s): 04/28/12 - 04/29/12
Location: Suffolk Executive Airport (SFQ)

Don't miss the largest full-featured fly-in on the East Coast. See anything that flies. 40+ Aviation forums and vendors. Pancake breakfast and other foods. Young Eagles flights on Sunday. RV and tent camping areas. Detailed approach info, maps and photos on web site.

Half Moon Bay's Festival of Magnificent Machines

Date(s): 04/28/12 - 04/29/12
Location: Half Moon Bay Airport

HALF MOON BAY'S AWE-INSPIRING FESTIVAL OF MAGNIFICENT MACHINES Fantastic Flying Machines, The World's Coolest Cars, Historic Warbirds, Quirky Contraptions Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show Expands to Two Days, April 28-29, 2012 at Half Moon Bay Airport HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA -- There's nothing quite like the Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show -- Half Moon Bay, California's massive celebration of mechanical ingenuity, power and style. It's a whimsical, fascinating, amusing, curious and absolutely unique show and tell spectacle featuring 2,000…

18th annual “World’s Smallest” Air Show

Date(s): 05/26/12 - 05/27/12
Location: Brian Ranch Airport

The 18th annual “World’s Smallest” Air Show will be held Saturday 26 & Sunday May 27, 2012 from 8 AM until 2 PM. There will be ultralight, light sport, & general aviation flying & static displays, RC airplanes, a rocket demonstration, sky divers, & other events.

Thunder in the Sky 2012

Date(s): 07/07/12 - 07/07/12
Location: Auburn Municipal Airport

Thunder in the Sky 2012 will take to the air on Saturday, July 7 at the Auburn Municipal Airport. The action begins at 8 AM with the arrival of scores of rare, exotic airplanes and vintage automobiles. All of this will be within view from the traditional pancake breakfast.

Displays and fly-bys of a wide variety of different types of aircraft to include: kit planes, vintage and antique aircraft, augmented by World War II P-51 Mustangs, Hawker Sea Fury, T-28s, AT-6s and many other exciting warbirds.

2012 Thunder Over Michigan Air show

Date(s): 08/05/12 - 08/05/12
Location: Willow Run Airport

Thunder's 14th annual air show will feature "Mustang Mania". Upwards of thirty P-51's are expected to attend.

California Capital Airshow

Date(s): 09/08/12 - 09/09/12
Location: Mather Airport

The California Capital Airshow thunders into Sacramento on September 8-9th! This year's BIG event features the United States Air Force Thunderbirds and will entertain, mesmerize, and educate fans of all ages. Held at Mather Airport, conveniently located 10 miles from the heart of Downtown Sacramento, the two-day event honors the courage and sacrifice of our veterans, as well the men and women who currently serve our great nation while inspiring the next generation to achieve greatness. Gates open at 9:00AM and close at 5:00PM each day of the event. Tickets are available online now or at the gates the days of the show.

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