Palomar Airport Association

06/13/2026

06/10/2026

Tonight Only!!! A rare opportunity to learn from a true master. Free event, but seating is limited. PAA welcomes THE Joe Godfrey! 5:30pm at The Landings

06/05/2026

✈️ Aviation Networking & Happy Hour ✈️

Join us Wednesday, June 10th at 5:30 PM at The Landings Restaurant for an evening of aviation, insights, and great company.

Our featured speaker, Joe Godfrey, leads the engine analysis team at Savvy Aviation⁠, reviewing thousands of engine monitor downloads and borescope images to help aircraft owners make smarter maintenance decisions.

Whether you’re a pilot, aircraft owner, student, or aviation enthusiast, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow aviators and hear from one of the industry’s most respected experts.

📍 The Landings Restaurant
🗓 Wednesday, June 10
🕠 5:30 PM

06/01/2026

Join Kathy Felker, CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP, for an immersive 10-Week Private Pilot Ground School at Western Flight at McClellan-Palomar Airport.

Whether your goal is to earn your Private Pilot Certificate or simply gain a deeper understanding of aviation, this course provides the knowledge and foundation needed for success in the cockpit.

📅 Starts: June 6, 2026
👥 Limited to 10 students
📞 Kathy Felker: 760-505-3376

Seats are limited. Contact Kathy today to reserve your spot and take the first step toward earning your wings.

05/30/2026

Sometimes it’s best to learn in-person.

05/15/2026

Smoke in the cockpit. A popped autopilot breaker. Fog rolling in over the coast.

This month’s IMC Club dives into real-world decision making with two timely scenarios designed to sharpen your IFR thinking and cockpit management skills. Hosted by Joe Godfrey of Savvy Aviation, this is one of the best ways to stay sharp, connect with fellow aviators, and earn FREE FAA WINGS credit.

📍 Tuesday, May 19🕡 6:30 PM📍 County Administration Building – First Floor

Registration isn’t required, but it helps us plan seating and makes WINGS processing easier. Bring a fellow pilot or student and share this post with your aviation friends!

05/10/2026

This Wednesday at The Landings.

Pilot. Documentary filmmaker. Conflict-zone storyteller.

Joel Parker has flown into places commercial airliners won’t even touch — documenting humanitarian crises and war zones from the cockpit and behind the camera.

Join us for an unforgettable night of aviation stories, networking, and community at Palomar Airport.

Wednesday • 5:30 PM • The Landings Restaurant

05/08/2026

From remote jungle airstrips to conflict zones around the world, aviator and documentary filmmaker Joel Parker is joining us this Wednesday for an unforgettable Aviation Social at The Landings Restaurant.

Adventure. Aviation. Storytelling.5/13 • 5:30 PM • Palomar Airport

05/04/2026

A recent online Facebook discussion has raised questions about aircraft operations near Carlsbad. Many maneuvers—such as low approaches, go-arounds, or standard departures—are routine, safe, and often part of normal training or operational procedures. Aviation operates within a highly regulated system designed to prioritize safety and accountability at every level. We encourage the community to seek accurate information and context before drawing conclusions.

04/26/2026

✨ Ready for one of the most inspiring nights in aviation? ✨

Join us for the Women in Aviation Gala on May 15, 2026 at The Thursday Club in San Diego. An evening of dinner, drinks, music, and raffle prizes—all in support of empowering the next generation of aviators.

We’re honored to welcome Guest of Honor Martha King, a true legend in aviation education. ✈️

🕔 Cocktail Hour: 5–6 PM
🕕 Event: 6–9 PM
🎟 Tickets: $120
👗 Formal Attire

Let’s celebrate progress, opportunity, and the future of flight—together.

👉 We’d love to collab—DM us if you want to partner, promote, or support this incredible cause!