Thank You Event

November 1st, 2025. Thank you to Cal Aero Events for graciously hosting a special Thank You event for our generous donors.

Matt Nightingale, Academy Board Chairman, opened the event.

Les Whittlesey, Academy Board Vice-Chair

Pat Nightingale, Academy Board Secretary

Left to Right Academy Members

Michael, Kyle, Bailey, Laila, Matt, Quinn, Ella, Joanna

Academy volunteers range from Middle School students to College students, from professionals in training to current aviation and engineer professionals, to retirees. It is a very fun, diverse and dynamic community.

Guest Speaker Steven Hinton

Capt. Ed Valdez Department Coordinator Aviation & Travel Careers at Cypress College

Pamela Tackabury and Matt Nightingale

Thank you to all our generous donors who keep our fleet flying. Thank you to all our volunteers who work hard to rebuild and maintain our fleet.