1:28 pm - Saturday, April 4th, 2026
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AV Aviation History Symposium

When

February 28, 2026
11:00 am

Where

Antelope Valley College - 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster, CA
Local sections of the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA) and the Society of Flight Test Engineers (SFTE) will be hosting the AV Aviation History Symposium at the Antelope Valley College in Lancaster.

You do NOT have to be a member of any of the participating organizations to attend the event. Please forward this to any colleagues that may want to join us!
Admission is free. Food and assorted beverages will also be available at no charge.

Details are as follows:
Location:
Antelope Valley College, Cedar Hall Room 103
3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster CA

Speakers & Topics:
11am – Robert Garnica – SR-71: Maintenance Effort for Mach 3+
12pm – Lunch
1pm – Phil Schultz – GE Engine Test History
2pm – Bob Alvis – Wings of Silver from Fields of Gold – The Story of Lancaster’s War Eagle Field/Polaris Flight Academy
3pm – Career Panel – Learn from a diverse group about their careers and how they got there.

Cost: Free of charge

RSVP: Please reply to aiaa.av@gmail.com by February 27th (Limit 80 Seats). Parking free.

Please let us know if you have any questions.
Hope to see you on February 28th!

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