Aviation Week 2023
The College of Aviation will host Aviation Week April 10-14. The future of air transportation is changing, and you’re invited to discover with us how emerging technology is transforming the aviation industry through innovation.
From special guest speakers to the celebration of Wilbur Wright’s birthday, students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to share in the week’s events.
Embry-Riddle Students: Bonus Bucks will be awarded for each event, so don’t forget to look for each event poster and scan the QR code!
Schedule
Monday, April 10
- 8 a.m.-2 p.m.: VR Preflight Trainer (CAART), COA ALC Lab
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Wright Flyer Experience, Aviation Maintenance Science Lobby
- 5-6 p.m.: Plane Talk with Jeff Knittel, chairman and CEO of Airbus Americas, Inc., in the COA Atrium.
Tuesday, April 11
- 8 a.m.-2 p.m.: VR Preflight Trainer (CAART), COA ALC Lab
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Wright Flyer Experience, Aviation Maintenance Science Lobby
- 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Chalk Airplane Contest, Legacy Walk
- 5-7 p.m.: Guest Speaker: Dr. Jeff Phillips, Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) will share on Aviation Human Factors Research and IHMC: Shared Legacies and Bright Futures.
Wednesday, April 12
- 8 a.m.-2 p.m.: VR Preflight Trainer (CAART), COA ALC Lab
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Wright Flyer Experience, Aviation Maintenance Science Lobby
- 12-1:30 p.m.: Guest Speaker: Former Blue Angel Greg “Boss” Woolridge in the COA Atrium. Join us for a FREE lunch and this dynamic speaker!
- 3-4:30 p.m.: Industry Panel: Pilot Moms in the Q Hangar. Come hear women in aviation speak about work-life balance, their career journey and much more!
- 5:30-7 p.m.: Plane Pull at the Ramp.
- 7-8:30 p.m.: Yuri's Night. Meet on the Connolly Quad near the Wright Flyer for an evening of stargazing.
Thursday, April 13
- 8 a.m.-2 p.m.: VR Preflight Trainer (CAART), COA ALC Lab
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Wright Flyer Experience, Aviation Maintenance Science Lobby
- 4-5 p.m.: Plane Talk with Robert Sumwalt, distinguished fellow in aviation safety and executive director of Embry-Riddle’s Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety, in the COA Atrium.
- 5:30-7 p.m.: Student Showdown: Trivia Night in the COA Atrium.
Friday, April 14
- 8 a.m.-2 p.m.: VR Preflight Trainer (CAART), COA ALC Lab
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Wright Flyer Experience, Aviation Maintenance Science Lobby
- 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Central Florida Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Day at Sheltair DAB (shuttles provided). This is an incredible opportunity for students to meet with industry-leading companies and local aviation businesses. Get a FREE professional headshot, participate in on-site interviews, enjoy a FREE lunch and walk through several static display aircraft. Register Today!
- 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Wilbur Wright Birthday Cake Celebration at the Connolly Quad.