17th Annual Wisconsin Light Aviation Safety Seminar
March 13, 2010. AirVenture Museum, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This free event runs from 9 AM to 4 PM and qualifies for Wings credit. All sessions break for door prize drawings and a stretch. Lunch is available on-site at a modest cost. Wisconsin Ultralight/Light Aviation Advisory Counsel.

Annual Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association Clinic
March 27, 2010. EAA AirVenture Museum, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Speakers, Raffles, Door Prizes, Coffee, Lunch Served. From 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association.

Aero Friedrichshafen
April 8-11, 2010. Friedrichshafen, Germany. Gliders, Model Airplanes, General Aviation, Business Aviation, Helicopters, Ultralight Aviation, and Light Sport Aircraft are all represented at this premier trade show for general aviation. Aero Friedrichshafen.

Sun 'n Fun
April 13-18, 2010. Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Lakeland, Florida. Start your aviation year at Sun 'n Fun, one of the world's premier events for recreational aviation enthusiasts with more than 5,000 aircraft of every size and shape. The focus is on education with more than 450 educational forums, seminars and hands-on workshops. There are more than 500 commercial exhibitors who offer aviation products and services including all the major aircraft manufacturers. Daily air show plus additional night air show on Friday, April 16. For more information call 863-644-2431 or visit Sun 'n Fun.

Bensen Days
April 21-25, 2010. Wauchula, Florida. The 37th Annual Bensen Days Gyroplane Fly In is hosted by Sunstate Wing and Rotor Club. The event is named after one of the pioneers in homebuilt flying, Igor Bensen. It is the largest Gryoplane fly in the eastern US, but all kinds of light sport and ultralight aircraft are invited. Sunstate Wing & Rotor Club.

3-Day Sport Pilot Ground School
April 23-25, 2010. Cushing Field, Newark, Illinois. This comprehensive groundschool will prepare you for taking the Sport Pilot Knowledge Test. The course will cover Trike, Powered Parachute, and Airplane Sport Pilot questions and will offer a practice test option which can be used for endorsement for taking the FAA Sport Pilot Knowledge Test. The course is hosted by A&M Airsports Ltd. Please call (630) 664-1892 to register. SweeneyCorp.

5th Annual Central Sierra Helicopter Meet
April 30 - May 2, 2010. Groveland, California. This is an all Helicopter event. We will have several factory ships with some giving lessons and rides. We will have reps from Helicycle, Mosquito and some people to help with Rotorways. This year there will be an aviation swap meet. Bring your helicopter project either finished or in progress so that everyone can see what you're doing and offer some great help. Camping is available on site although there are no hook-ups. There is a motel resort located not too far away. Event is close to Yosemite, so make extra time to see the beautiful sites. 5th Annual Central Sierra Helicopter Meet.

Beach Blast 2010 "Flying In Paradise"
May 6-9, 2010. Panama City Beach, FL. At the beautiful Edgewater Beach Resort on Panama City Beach, Florida. Non-flyer activities, Space for 22 vendor tents, "Super Fly" Chris Santicroce coached maneuvers clinic. Pilot Registration Includes T-Shirt, Lanyard. Contact Event Director Captain John Black, Freedom Flight Center (719) 651-4705, Email Captcaptcapt@aol.com Freedom Flight Center.

Virginia Regional Festival Of Flight
May 22-23, 2010. Suffolk, Virginia. Two days of airplanes and family fun from ultralights to multiengine. Presented by the Virginia Aviation Council. There is a full time dedicated Ultralight/Light Aircraft and Powered Parachute area. For more information call (703) 590-9112 or visit: Festival of Flight.

16th Annual "World's Smallest " Air Show
May 29-30, 2010 from 8 AM to 2 PM. Brian Ranch Airport, 34810 Largo Vista Rd, Llano, CA.. The 16th annual "World's Smallest" Air Show will be held at Brian Ranch Airport. There will be ultralight, light sport, and general aviation flying as well as static displays, RC airplanes, sky divers, and other events. Food and memorabilia will be available. There will be activities for kids. Fly-ins are welcome. Admission and parking are free. For more information, email felice@brianranch.com or call (661) 261-3216 or visit: Brian Ranch Airport.

Rotors Over The Rockies
June 10-12, 2010. Brigham City Airport, Utah. The URA's annual meet moves this year to the Brigham City Airport, immediately east of (and visible from) I-15 at Utah exit 365, and outside the Salt Lake City Class B airspace and Mode C veil. The city has agreed to let us camp on the airport but nearby restaurants and motels are plentiful. There is plenty of space for travel trailers, motor homes and tent camping. There will be water and toilet facilities available but no hookups. This year we will have a large new hangar to house any visiting Gyros at night and a nice hangar to hold our forums in during the day. There will be a pancake breakfast Saturday morning and a closing banquet Saturday evening. The last official event day, Saturday, is also the date for the Brigham City Heritage Arts Festival. The city will be holding an airport open house, guaranteeing significant exposure for our sport. See experimental rotorcraft owned by URA members and visiting pilots fly and get introductory lessons from Certified Flight Instructors in both helicopters and gyroplanes. Utah Rotorcraft Association.

Golden West Regional Fly-In And Air Show
June 11-13, 2010. Yuba County Airport, Marysville/Olivehurst, California. Get a close up look at hundreds of aircraft including, homebuilts, antiques, aerobatic, ultralights, hot air balloons, racers, WWII warbirds and current military aircraft. Forums by aviation experts and more. Golden West Fly-In.

Wight Party (Spamfield) Fly-In 2009
June 11-13, 2010. Sandown Airport, Isle of Wight, UK. The British Microlight Event of the year. Literally hundreds of aircraft and thousands of landings.. big marquee, food, beer, music, best aircraft competitions. Friday and Saturday are the main days - particularly Saturday afternoon and evening. Although this is for Microlight (and Rotorcraft) aircraft. The event is not limited to BMAA members, never has been, all are welcome. Biggest Microlight rally in the UK with everything from Light Aircraft to Rotorcraft to Microlights to foot launched. Come and camp by your aircraft and have a beer with friends. Wight Party.

21st Annual Father's Day Fly-in
June 18-21. 2010. Shreveport North, Wellsville, Pennsylvania. We welcome any aircraft capable of operating from a well maintained, lighted 70x2600 foot turf runway. On the grounds of the Footlight Ranch, the Fly In features an all you can eat Prime Rib Dinner on Friday, with an old fashioned picnic on Saturday. Snacks and lunch are available all weekend at the Cross Winds Cafe on the flight line. The Olympic size swimming pool, volley ball courts and horseshoe pits are available to all attendees. Camping and rustic bunkhouse available. A family event and a USUA Signature Event. For more information contact Jerry Rosie at (717) 243-7923 or visit: Shreveport North.

Third Annual SkyRats Flyfest 2010
June 24-27, 2010. 332 Woodchuck Hill Road, Frewsburg, New York. This is our third Flyfest and we are hoping to fill the sky with PPG's. The field is about 12 acres and is fairly flat with plenty of space for launching and landing. We will have some cross countries and games for playing... There are several alternative Launch/Land options. We have limited electric for campers (no Air conditioning), but power is available for charging laptops, radios etc. There is fresh water and a hot shower (not fancy, but hot and cheap) just how I like them. Also Port-a-Johns, secure storage for gear if needed, hotels are available about 10-15 miles from field, nightly fire and music, tons of space to have a few cold beverages and doing some hanger flying. There will be lots of prizes, everything from windsocks, poles, kites, parts, and maybe even a super secret grand prize. SkyRats PPG.

9th Annual Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association Fly-In
June 24-27, 2010. Mark's Park & Airfield, New London, Wisconsin. Flying, clinics, demonstrations, camping, food, and much more. Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association.

Mondial 2010 Paramoteurs
June 25-27, 2010. Basse-Ham Airport, Basse-Ham, France. A world level paramotor event with 700 pilots from more than 30 countries, 70 professional exhibitors, 20,000 visitors, 3,000 flights, and several World record attempts. Pilots, future pilots, instructors, manufacturers, and aero-sports enthusiasts are all invited. Grandair Basse-Ham.

3rd Annual Fly-In And Pig Roast
July 9-11, 2010. Greater Kankakee Airport, Kankakee, Illinois. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1159. Sport Powered Parachute and Fixed Wing Intro Flights. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner prepared by their world famous chef. Camping spots available. The Ultralight Place.

Arlington Fly-In
July 7-11, 2010. Arlington Municipal Airport, Arlington, Washington. Ultralights, restored rare to modern aircraft, kid's activities, exhibitors, forums, workshops, military vehicles, fireworks, and world class aerobatic performers. Arlington Fly-In.

PreOsh Trikefest 2010
July 23-25, 2010. Cushing Field, Newark, Illinois. All trike pilots trike and enthusiasts' families and friends are welcome. Fly-in, trailer in, or drive in. Arrival and demo flights on July 23. BBQ and Competition will be held on July 24th. Fly-out Breakfast on July 25. Free admission, free tie down and camping available on the field. Hotels nearby in Sandwich, Yorkville and Ottawa, Illinois. Donations to cover BBQ are encouraged. For more info, call Mike at (630) 664-1892. A & M Airsports.

2009 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009
July 2 - August 1, 2010. Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The world's largest airshow features a week long schedule of forums, activities, and flights geared to every facet of aviation, including ultralights and light sport aircraft. AirVenture.

Popular Rotorcraft Association Convention 2009
August 3-7, 2010. Mentone, Indiana. The annual convention for the PRA features gyroplanes and helicopters. If you are interested in gyros, this is the place to visit to learn about instruction, aircraft, and more Popular Rotorcraft Association.

18th Annual Fly/In Cruise/In
September 4th, 2010. Marion Municipal Airport, Marion, Indiana. The action starts early at 7:00 AM and runs until 2:00 PM. This annual event features antique, classic, homebuilt , ultralight and warbird aircraft as well as vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, and tractors. An all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast is served, with all proceeds going to the local Marion High School Marching Band. For more information contact Ray Johnson (765) 664-2588 or visit Fly/In Cruise/In.

Ken Brock Freedom Fly-In
September 24-26, 2010. El Mirage Dry Lake, El Mirage, California. This event is the largest home-built rotorcraft fly-in in the west. The Fly-in is hosted by the Popular Rotorcraft Association's Chapter One. We do not "run" the fly-in, but only set the date and send out the invitation to both pilots and spectators. Ken Brock was a noted air show performer, stunt pilot and aircraft manufacturer. Ken was also the past president of Chapter One. As the name Freedom Fly-in implies, all aircraft are welcome and celebrates our freedom to fly. Ken Brock PRA Chapter 1.