The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has teamed up with the Association of California Airports and other aviation organizations to support the first California Aviation Awareness Day on April 24, 2013.
The even will take place from 11:00am through 1:00pm on the steps of the state capitol building, and will include interactive displays and presentations by the many businesses and organizations that rely on aviation in the state.
From the AOPA press release:
“This is the first time such a broad spectrum of aviation organizations has come together to host an event to educate state legislators, legislative staff, and the general public about the importance of aviation to California,” Pfeifer said.
There are many businesses that rely on aviation in California, and they will be represented at the event. Also from the press release:
Other participating organizations include the Alliance for Aviation Across America, California Airports Council, California Department of Transportation, California Pilots Association, National Business Aviation Association, Seaplane Pilots Association, American Association of Airport Executives Southwest Chapter, Sacramento City College Department of Aviation, McClellan Air Museum, Civil Air Patrol, Experimental Aircraft Association, Reach Air Medical, Napa Valley Balloons, Northern California Business Aviation Association, Paramount Citrus, Mead and Hunt, Parsons Brinkerhoff, and Tartaglia Engineering.
There is no charge to attend this part of the event and everyone is encouraged to come learn about the state’s aviation industry and enjoy the activities that will be offered.
You can read the original press release HERE.
You can visit the California Aviation Awareness website HERE.