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Aviation Week 2025

The College of Aviation will host Aviation Week on April 14-19. 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.

Schedule

Open All Week

  • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Cross-Wind Landing Challenge in AFSC 117
  • All Day: Static Displays in Q Hangar Ramp 

Monday, April 14

  • 4-7 p.m.: Wright Flyer Kitty Hawk Flight Simulator in COA Atrium
  • 4-7 p.m.: Student Organization Showcase in COA Atrium
  • 5:30-7 p.m.: ATC Open House in COA 3rd Floor (347, 348 and 352)

Tuesday, April 15

  • 2-3 p.m.: Plane Talk: Jean Carlos Asencio (Wisk) in COA Atrium

Wednesday, April 16

  • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Wright Flyer Kitty Hawk Flight Simulator in COA Atrium
  • 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Warbird Wednesday: Static Displays in Q Hanger Ramp
  • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Wilbur Wright’s Birthday Cake and Coloring Celebration in COA Atrium
  • 2-4 p.m.: Drone Flight Limbo Challenge in COA Atrium
  • 6-7 p.m.: Second Annual Students vs. Faculty: Family Feud in COA Atrium

Thursday, April 17

  • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Wright Flyer Kitty Hawk Flight Simulator in COA Atrium
  • 2-4 p.m.: Drone Simulator Search & Rescue Competition in COA Atrium
  • 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Bombardier Presents: The Costas Sivyllis Memorial Scholarship Plane Pull in Q Hangar Ramp

Friday, April 18

  • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Paper Airplane Challenger in COA Atrium

Saturday, April 19

  • 6-9 p.m.: Yuri's Night Celebration in Event Center