Jan. 1, Santa Paula, Aviation Museum of Santa Paula Open House & Fly-In. SZP, Normally scheduled for each First Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. CANCELLED for Holiday.
Jan. 7, Upland, Cable Airport Airshow and Car Show. Cable CCB, Aerobatics with Rob Harrison, Doug Jardine, Dr. D Old Time Aerobatics, young Sammy Mason (from SZP). Just In Time Skydivers, Freedom Parachute Team, Clay Lacy, warbirds, classics, experimentals, aircraft rides including helos, military vehicles, antique car show, vendors, pancake breakfast,. Free parking. INFO: www.cableairport.com
Jan.7, Hollister, Antique Aircraft Display and Fly-In, Frazier Lake Airpark, 1C9, 10 am -4 pm. Free admission & parking.
Jan. 7, Chino, Living History Flying Event "Fabulous Aircraft of the 1930s", Planes of Fame Air Museum CNO, 10 am. INFO: (909) 597-7576
Jan. 14, Palm Springs, Commemorative Series-Air Racing "Pilots and their Planes"1 pm, Palm Springs Air Museum, Palm Springs International PSP, INFO: (760) 778-6262
Jan. 14, Petaluma, Historic Airplane Appreciation Day, 10 am-3 pm, Petaluma Municipal Airport O69, INFO: (415) 847-3402
Jan. 14, Riverside/Roubidou, Flabob Airport RIR, Aircraft Display Day, Pancake Breakfast, Hangar Crawl, opens 8 am. INFO: (951) 683-2309 www.flabob.org
Jan. 15, La Verne, Antique and Special Interest Aircraft Display, Bracket Airport POC, INFO: (909) 593-1395
Jan. 20, Beverly Hills, Living Legends of Aviation Awards. INFO: 303 668-2688
Jan. 21, Clarksburg, Clarksburg Airport Open House CN13, INFO: 916 747-1125
Jan. 23, San Diego-Mission Valley Resort. AOPA Air Safety Institute SAFETY SEMINAR, 7 pm-9 pm. INFO: www.airsafetyinstitute.org/seminars
Jan. 28, Pacoima, What Every Pilot Should Know about Fuel Management. Whiteman WHP, INFO: 818 636-1021.
Jan. 29, Pacoima, Thunderstorms, Microbursts and Wind Shear. Whiteman WHP, INFO: 818 636-1021.
Feb. 4, Hollister, Frazier Lake Airpark Antique Aircraft Display/Fly-In 1C9, INFO: 831 726-9672
Feb. 5, Santa Paula, Aviation Museum of Santa Paula Each First Sunday (of the month) Fly-In and Open Museum Hangars. 10 am-3 pm., weather permitting-(rain cancels). Young Eagles Flights same hours-for kids 8-18. Must call Neal Fowler ONLY in the week in advance for Young Eagles free flight reservations at (805) 647-6994. Early aircraft arrivals OK.
Feb. 5, Clarksburg, Clarksburg Airport Open House CN13. INFO: 916 747-1125
Feb.11, Santa Ana, "History Takes Flight" featuring the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress "Fuddy Duddy," Lyon Air Museum-John Wayne Airport-Orange County SNA, INFO: 714 210-4585 or www.lyonairmuseum.org
Feb. 17-19, San Diego, Spirit of '45 National Leaders Conference w/Awards & Celebration Dinner Saturday Feb. 18 featuring Chuck Yeager and Jerry Coleman, San Diego Air & Space Museum, INFO.sandiegoairandspace.org
Feb. 18, Palm Springs, Commemorative Series-Stan Stokes' Tuskegee Airmen Tribute, 1 pm. Palm Springs Air Museum. INFO: 760 778-6262
Feb. 18, Petaluma, Historic Airplane Appreciation Day, 10 am-3 pm, Petaluma Municipal O69, INFO: 415 847-3402
Feb. 18, Riverside/Roubidoux, Aircraft Display Day, Pancake Breakfast, Hangar Crawl, opens 8 am. Flabob Airport RIR, INFO: 951 683-2309 or www.flabob.org
Feb. 18-19, Santa Rosa, Climb Aboard Weekend, 10 am-4 pm, Pacific Coast Air Museum, Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport STS. INFO: 707 575-7900
Feb. 19, LaVerne, Antique & Special Interest Aircraft Display, Brackett Airport POC, INFO: 909 593-1395
Feb. 19, San Diego, Antique Aircraft Display, noon-2 pm, Pacific Wings, Montgomery Field MYF. INFO: 858 268-9464
Feb. 25, Palm Springs, Commemorative Series-100th Bomb Group Reunion, 1 pm-Palm Springs Air Museum. INFO: 760 778-6262
Mar. 3, Chino, Living History Flying Event, "Doolittle Raid-B-25," 10 am, Planes of Fame Air Museum. INFO: 909 597-7576 or www.planesoffame.org
Mar. 3, Hollister, Frazier Lake Airpark Antique Aircraft Display/Fly-In 1C9, INFO: 831 726-9672
Mar. 3, Palm Springs, Commemorative Series-A Tribute to the RAF, 1 pm, Palm Springs Air Museum. INFO: 760 778-6262
Mar. 10-11, El Centro, NAF El Centro USN Blue Angels. INFO: 760 339-2519
Mar. 17-18, Santa Rosa, Climb Aboard Weekend, 10 am-4 pm. Pacific Coast Air Museum, Charles M. Shulz-Sonoma County Airport STS, INFO: 707 575-7900
Mar. 17, Riverside/Roubidoux, Aircraft Display Day, Pancake Breakfast, Hangar Crawl., open 8 am, Flabob Airport RIR, INFO: 951 683-2309 or www.flabob.org
Mar. 17, Mojave, Vintage Aircraft Display, Pontious Airport 1CL2, INFO: 661 824-2839
Mar. 17, Petaluma, Historic Airplane Appreciation Day, 10 am-3 pm. Petaluma Municipal Airport O69. INFO: 415 847-3402
Mar. 18, LaVerne, St. Paddy's Antique Aircraft/Classic Car Display, Brackett Field POC, INFO: 626 576-8692
Mar. 18, San Diego, Antique Aircraft Display, noon-2 pm, Pacific Wings, Montgomery Field MYF. INFO: 858 268-9464
Mar. 24, Palm Springs, Commemorative Series-Trend Setters: America's First Ladies of Flight, 1 pm, Palm Springs Air Museum. INFO: 760 778-6262
Mar. 31, Riverside, "Airshow 2012" Riverside Municipal Airport RAL, with Tim Weber, Jon Melby, Smoke-n-Thunder, USAF C-17, Silver Wings, John Collver, Frank Donnelly & Just in Time Skydivers. More. INFO: www.riversideairshow.com
Mar. 31, Palm Springs, Commemorative Series-The Golden Age of Commercial Aviation, 1 pm, Palm Springs Air Museum. INFO: 760 778-6262
Apr. 7, Hollister, Frazier Lake Airpark Antique Aircraft Display/Fly-In 1C9, INFO: 831 726-9672
Apr. 7, Chino, Living History Flying Event, "475th Fighter Group-P-38 Lightning." Planes of Fame Air Museum, 10 am. INFO: 909 597-7576 or www.planesoffame.org
Apr. 14, Palm Springs, Commemorative Series-Propeller Blades & SuperChargers: The Mechanics of WWII Aircraft, 1 pm, Palm Springs Air Museum. INFO: 760 778-6262.
Apr. 15, Fallbrook, Fallbrook Community Airpark L18 Open House. airport tours, RC flying, Sheriff's helo, BBQ. INFO: www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/airports.html
Apr. 21, Groveland, Pine Mountain Lake Airport E45, Historical Aircraft Display, INFO: 209 962-7597
Apr. 21, San Andreas, Calaveras County-Maury Rasmussen Field CPU, Fly-In, Open House. static aircraft & cars displays. Breakfast & Tri-Tip Bar-B-Que. INFO: Kathy kz@mlode.com or 209 736-2501.
Apr. 21, Mojave, Vintage Aircraft Display, Pontious Airport 1CL2, INFO: 661 824-2839
Apr. 21, Petaluma, Historic Airplane Appreciation Day, 10 am to 3 pm, Petaluma Municipal Airport O69, INFO: 415 847-3402
Apr. 21, Riverside/Roubidou, Aircraft Display Day, Pancake breakfast, Hangar Crawl, Flabob Airport RIR, INFO: 951 683-2309 or www.flabob.org
Apr. 21, Palm Springs, Commemorative Series-Latinos in War, 1 pm. Palm Springs Air Museum. INFO: 760 778-6262
Apr. 28-29, Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay Airport HAF, Pacific Coast Dream Machines, festival of airplanes, vehicles, cars, trucks, etc. INFO: 650 726-2328 or www.miramarevents.com/dreammachines
Apr. 28-29, Agua Dulce, Agua Dulce Airpark L70 Taildragger Fly-In rescheduled due to rain, Awards to antiques, classics, contemporary, and homebuilt classes. INFO" email dulceair@sbcglobal.net
May 5, Oakdale, Oakdale Airport Appreciation Day O27, INFO: 209 986-4647
May 5, Hollister, Frazier Lake Airpark Antique Aircraft Display/Fly-In 1C9, INFO: 831 726-9672
May 5-6, Chino, Planes of Fame Air Museum Air Show, Chino Airport CNO, Vintage military aircraft, wing-walking, aerobatics, food, vendors. INFO: 909 597-3722 or -7576 www.planesoffame.org
May 11-12, Oceano, Oceano Airport Celebration Day L52. Salute to Veterans, 9 am to 3 pm. INFO: www.friendsofoceanoairport.com
May 18-20, Riverside/Roubidoux, Flabob Airport RIR, Second Annual Aeronca Fly-In, sponsored by Aeronca Aviator's Club, INFO: Jim_Spee@hotmail.com or www.aeronca.org/SW2012.html
May 19, Paso Robles, Estrella Warbirds Museum, Warbirds, Wings & Wheels Show. INFO: Carol Verstuyft @ 805 467-2640 or www.ewarbirds.org/www.4html
May 19, Rancho Murieta, Rancho Murieta Airshow RIU, INFO: 916 354-9889 or www.ranchomurietaairport.com
May 19, Mojave, Vintage Aircraft Display, Pontious Airport 1CL2. INFO: 661 824-2839
May 19, Groveland, Pine Mountain Lake Airport E45, Historical Aircraft Display. INFO: 209 962-7597
May 19, San Martin, Wings of History Museum annual Open House and Fly-In, South County Airport of Santa Clara County E16, Free museum tours, WW II warbird static displays. INFO: 408 683-2290
May 19, Fort Jones, Scott Valley Pilots Association Fly-In A30, INFO: 530 467-3158.
May 19-20, Riverside, Thunder Over the Empire, March ARB, 8 am to 5 pm, free admission & parking, USAF Thunderbirds, F/A-18 demo, Tim Weber, military displays, more. INFO: www.marchfieldairfest.com
May 26-27, Hollister, Hollister Municipal CVH, Air Show, warbirds, aerobatics, antiques, classic cars and more. Memorial Day Weekend, INFO: www.hollisterairshow.com
May 26-28, Llano, 18th Annual "World's Smallest Airshow," Bryan Ranch Airstrip, 8 am-2pm, Food. Ultralights, LSA & GA aircraft flying & static. INFO: www.bryanranch.com or 661 261-3216
May 27, Atwater, Castle Air Museum, Open Cockpit Day, SR-71 to WWII Aircraft-sit in cockpits. INFO: www.castleairmuseum.org or 209 723-2178
June 1-3, Columbia, 23rd Annual Taylorcraft Rendezvous Columbia O22, INFO: Ron Sawyer at 209 536-9415 (NEW DATE)
June 2, Bakersfield, Fly-In. Harmon's Rocket Shop Cafe. INFO: 661 832-4800
June 2, Bakersfield, EAA Chapter 71 Fly-In, Bakersfield Municipal L45, INFO: 661 242-1174-check above entry-same event??
June 2-3, Hollister, Frazier Lake Airpark Antique Aircraft Display/Fly-In 1C9, INFO: 831 726-9672
June 2-3, San Diego/El Cajon, 17th Annual Wings Over Gillespie SEE, Saluting 100 Years of Marine Corps Aviation. bombers, fighters, flying wing, more. INFO: www.ag1caf.org
June 8-10, Marysville, Yuba County Airport MYV. Golden West Air Show "30 Seconds Over Marysville" celebrating Doolittle's raiders, Tuskegee Airmen, more. INFO: 530 852-0321 or www.goldewestflyin.org
June 8-9, Porterville, Porterville Air Faire "Saluting 100 Years of Marine Corps Aviation", Porterville Municipal Airport PTV, John Collver, Eddie Andreini, Red Star Yak team, Doug Jardine. INFO: www.portervilleairfaire.com
June 8-10, Porterville, Western Association of Mooney Mites Fly-In, Porterville Airport PTV, INFO: Michael Harms at mharms2011@gmail.com or www.mooneymite.com/wamm/wammpage.html
June 9, Ukiah, Annual Ukiah Airport Day and Community Festival. Ukiah Municipal UKI, free to spectators and participants, INFO 707 467-2855 or airportday@cityofukiah.com
June 8-10, Columbia, 13th Annual Bellanca-Champion Club Fly-In, Columbia O22, INFO: 916 803-3284
June 10, Santa Ana, John Wayne Airport-Orange County SNA, 1st Annual Bikes and Bombers, Lyon Air Museum, WWII Fighter pilots, bikes, more. INFO: www.lyonairmuseum.org or 714 210-4585
June 15-16, San Carlos, Vertical Challenge Helicopter Airshow, Hiller Aviation Museum, Twilight show June 15 6 pm-9pm. INFO: 650 654-0200 or www.hiller.org
June 16, Mojave, Vintage Aircraft Display, Pontious Airport 1CL2, INFO: 661 824-2839
June 16, Fort Jones, Scott Valley Airport A30, Scott Valley Pilots Association Fly-In. INFO: 530-467-3158
June 16, Groveland, Pine Mountain Lake E45, Historical Aircraft Display, INFO: 406 684-5335
June 16-17, Columbia, 46th Annual Father's Day Fly-In, Columbia O22, Aircraft demos, warbird fly-bys, BBQ, camping. INFO: 209 533-6688 or www.fathersdayflyin.com
June 17, Redding, Aviation Day, Benton Field O85, breakfast 7-11 free for fly-in pilots, Aircraft displays, public flights. INFO: www.EAA157.org
June 23, Rancho Murrieta, Second Annual West Coast Rag Wing Round-up, Rancho Murrieta RIU, Antique & classic airplanes on display, Food, awards, prizes INFO: www.ranchomurrietaairport.com or Dick at 916 768-8188
June 23-24, -El Cajon-San Diego. National Bucker Reunion SEE, early birds OK. Gillespie Field has a dozen Buckers based there, so should be good photo ops. Note: Not at SZP this year.
July 6-8, Lompoc, West Coast Piper Cub Fly-in Annual Event, LPC, INFO: 805 291-6039
July 7, Auburn, Thunder in the Sky 2012, Auburn Municipal AUN, Pancake breakfast, static displays, fly-bys of rare & exotic aircraft from trainers to P-51s. INFO: Abby Lacheur @ 530 889-2000
July 7, Truckee, Truckee Tahoe Air Fair & Family Festival TRK, 7 am-4 pm. Periodic fly-bys, static aircraft displays, docents, more. INFO: Tim LoDoce at flyingtiger@gmail.com or call 916 768-8188
July 7, Fort Jones, Scott Valley Pilot's Association Fly-In, Scott Valley A30, INFO: 530 467-3158
July 7-8, Hollister, Frazier Lake Airpark Antique Aircraft Display/Fly-In 1C9. INFO: 831 726-9672
July 13-15, Santa Ynez, 30th Annual Wings 'n Wheels sponsored by Vintage Aeroplane Assoc. of Southern California. Santa Ynez IZA, old planes, old cars, old guys. INFO: RonMillmanCPA@msn.com
July 21, Colusa, 16th Annual Old Time Fly-In, Colusa County O08, 7 am to 12 pm, Free breakfast for pilots & passengers, Raffle, judging and prizes. INFO: Joe Damiano at 530 458-0580
July 21, Mojave, Vintage Aircraft Display, Mojave MHV, 1CL2, INFO: 661 824-2839
Aug. 4, Fort Jones, Scott Valley Pilot's Association Fly-In, Scott Valley A30, INFO: 530 467-3158
Aug. 4-5, Hollister, Frazier Lake Airpark Antique Aircraft Display/Fly-In 1C9. INFO: 831 726-9672
Aug. 18-19, Camarillo, Wings Over Camarillo, Camarillo Airport CMA, hosting 325th Fighter Group's 67th Annual Reunion (these Checkertail Clan WWII heroes got to be OLD!), Expanded airshow 1200-1630 each day w/ @90 aircraft in airshow, vintage, warbirds, experimentals, ultralights, helos, military, Mass flyover, Vendors, Food, WWII Vets hangar. INFO: www.WingsOverCamarillo.com or 805 419-3530. Best In The West!
Aug. 18-19, Wings Over Wine Country Air Show, Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County STS, Featuring F/A-18 Hornet, warbird gathering. INFO: Tickets at www.wingsoverwinecountry.org or 707 575-7900.
Aug. 31-Sept. 2, Watsonville, 48th Annual Watsonville Fly-In and Air Show WVI, INFO: www.watsonvilleflyin.org
Sept. 1, Lancaster, 5th Annual Gen. Wm. J. Fox Airfield Airfaire WJF, Pancakes 8-10. Static displays 10 am -2 pm, Aircraft exhibitors welcome. INFO: Bob Stambovsky at 661 816-5101 or email stambo@earthlink.net
Sept. 1, Hollister, Frazier Lake Airpark Antique Aircraft Display, 1C9, INFO: 831 726-9672
Sept. 1, Fort Jones, Scott Valley Pilot's Association Fly-In, Scott Valley A30, INFO: 530 467-3158
Sept. 2, Atwater, Open Cockpit Day-Castle Air Museum, Open aircraft for viewing, Helicopter rides, bugers, dogs, vendors & more. INFO: www.castleairmuseum.org
Sept. 8-9, Sacramento, California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport MHR, USAF Thunderbirds, aerobatics. INFO: www.californiacapitalairshow.com or 916 876-7586.
Sept. 11-16, San Mateo Marriott Hotel, USS Hornet (CV-8, CV-12, CVA-12, CVS-12) Navy/Marine Reunion, INFO: Carl Burket at 814 224-5063 or email hornetcva@aol.com. Nearest airport if flying in-San Carlos SQL.
Sept. 15, Mojave, Vintage Aircraft Display, 1CL2, INFO: 661 824-2839
Sept. 22, Ramona, Ramona RNM Open House. aircraft displays, food, Formation Flying Clinic, more. INFO: www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/airports.html
Sept. 28-30, Chico, Chico Air Show, Chico Municipal Airport CIC. Stars the RCAF CF-18 Demonstration Team. INFO: www.chicoairshow.org
Sept. 28-30, Lakeport, Clear Lake Splash-In, Seaplanes, Contests, REGISTRATION/INFO: Julie Vessigault 916 230-6604
Sept. 28-30, El Mirage Dry Lake Bed, Ken Brock Freedom Fly-In, INFO: www.KBFFI.com or Teddy at 562 493-3960
Sept. 27-30, Riverside/Roubidoux, Flabob Flying Circus, history in the air, antique aircraft fly-In and aerial cavalcade. Flabob Airport RIR, INFO: 951 683-2309 Ext. 104 or www.flabobflyingcircus.com
Sept. 28-30, Riverside, 30th Annual West Coast Travel Air Reunion, In conjunction with FlaBob's Flying Circus event at RIR , INFO: 408 356-3407 Note: Arrive if by air Friday as field closed to aircraft Saturday.
Sept. 29, Paso Robles, Warbirds Over Paso, Paso Robles Municipal PRB, Warbirds, Woodland auto display, more- Estrella Warbird Museum and Planes of Fame participants. INFO: www.ewarbirds.org/airshow
Sept. 29-30, Catalina Island, First Annual Catalina Airshow, Celebrating Glenn Martin and 100 years of aviation history. Military, vintage, aircraft, airshow over the water, Free. Simulcast on KISL 88.7 FM audible on the Island. Reserve rooms early! INFO: www.catalinaairshow.com or 310 510-2595 Ext. 818
Sept. 30, Bakersfield, Annual West Coast Tailwind Fly-In, Bakersfield Municipal Airport L45. All welcome. INFO: Joe Dendy at 661 301-6461.
Oct. 6, Livermore, Annual Open House and Airshow, Livermore Municipal Airport LVK, 10 am to 4 pm, Pro Aerobatics, static displays, warbirds, antiques, experimentals. INFO: Silvia Kersh at 925 960-8220
Oct. 6, Hollister, Frazier Lake Airpark Antique Aircraft Display/Fly-In, 1C9, INFO: 831 726-9672
Oct. 6, Fort Jones, Scott Valley Pilot's Association Fly-In, Scott Valley A30, INFO: 530 467-3158
Oct.13, Vacaville, Fourth Annual Mustang Days, Nut Tree Airport VCB, Featuring the P-51 Mustang. INFO: Larry Smiglia at 707 680-4848
Oct. 13, San Jose, 5th Annual Take Flight for Kids. Reid-Hillview RVH, INFO: 408 918-7700
Oct 11-13, Palm Springs. AOPA Aviation Summit. INFO: 1-800 872-2672
Oct. 13, San Jose, 5TH Annual Take Flight For Kids, Reid-Hillview RHV, INFO: 408 918-7700
Now, for those earlybirds who plan ahead-way ahead,
((Apr. 6, 2013, Riverside, Annual Riverside Airshow, 9 am-4 pm, INFO: Tom Miller airshow coordinator at 951 682-11771))
((Sept. 28-29, 2013, Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu Air Show, NTD, return of the Blue Angels featured with F/A-18C HORNETS. This will be the base's 44th Airshow-some were called Point Mugu Space Fair, showing the Moon rocks, remember that?))
Back to year 2012
Oct. 6-7, 2012, San Francisco Fleet Week with USN Blue Angels.
Oct. 12-14, San Diego, MCAS Miramar, with USN Blue Angels.
Oct. 20, Apple Valley, Apple Valley Airshow 9 to 5, Apple Valley Airport APV, aerobatics, antiques, experimental, military aircraft. Static displays, vendors & more. $5. INFO: 760 247-2371
Oct. 20, Mojave, Vintage Aircraft Display, 1CL2, INFO: 661 824-2839
Oct. 20, Apple Valley, Apple Valley Airshow at APV, 9 am-5 pm, Aerobatics, antiques, experimentals, military aircraft. Static displays, vendors, more. $5 admission. INFO: 760 247-2371
Oct. 28, Los Alamitos, Wings, Wheels & Rotors, Los Alamitos Army Airfield Joint Training Base. Helicopters, aircraft, car show, bikes. INFO: 562 598-6659 or www.WWRExpo.net/info@losalchamber,com
Nov. 3, Hollister, Frazier Lake Airpark Antique Aircraft Display/Fly-In, 1C9, INFO: 831 726-9672
Nov. 3, Fort Jones, Scott Valley Pilot's Association Fly-In, Scott Valley A30, INFO" 530 467-3158
Nov. 3, Carlsbad, California Aircraft EXPO, McClelland-Palomar CRQ, INFO: 480 363-0058
Nov. 10, Riverside/Roubidoux, 10th Annual Veterans Day, Flabob Airport RIR, Fly-in, antiques, homebuilts, warbirds, veterans, food. $5 antiques, $10 public. INFO: www.VetsFun.com or www.Flabob.org
Nov. 17, Mojave, Vintage Aircraft Display, 1CL2, INFO: 661 824-2839
Dec. 1, Fort Jones, Scott Valley Pilot's Association Fly-In, Scott Valley A30, INFO: 530 467-3158
Dec. 1, Long Beach, California Aircraft EXPO. INFO: 480 363-0058
Dec. 1, Oceana, Toys For Tots Fly-In, Oceana Airport L52, Please bring a new unwrapped toy for a child. Bar-B-Que, live music, more. INFO: Mitch Latting 805 305-1506.
Dec. 15, Mojave, Vintage Aircraft Display 1CL2, INFO: 661 824-2839
Dec. 17, Hollister, Frazier Lake Airpark Antique Aircraft Display/Fly-In, 1C9, INFO: 831 726-9672
As always, call/confirm before spending time/money.