ILM was proud to partner with the aviation community during General Aviation Day! Upcoming dates and agendas may be viewed at the ILM Aerospace Foundation’s website.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 8 am – 1 pm
Wilmington International Airport
Public Safety Office/Rescue Base | 1851 Dolan Drive
Calling all pilots, mechanics, and air traffic controllers! Fly-in or drive-in and enjoy networking, educational presentations that qualify for WINGS credit, static displays, and a silent auction.
8:00-9:00 am Mix and Mingle /Static Display/ Donuts and Coffee / Flag Ceremony-CAP
9:00-9:50 am Stay in Control: Recognizing the Warning Signs Before it’s too Late -Preventing Loss of Control for VFR and IFR Pilots – Egie Blackman, Lead CFI and CFII, University of Mt. Olive Flight School
10:00-10:50 am Well, That Wasn’t in the Flight Plan! – Elayne Humphrey, DPE and Chief Pilot, CFI & CFII, MEI, Cape Fear Aviation Flight Training
11:00-11:50 am Don’t Become an Even Number on the FAR! – Annika Thomason, Chief Flight Instructor, CFI, CFII, Cape Fear Coastal Aviation
12:00-1:00 pm Lunch/ILM Update/Silent Auction Wrap Up
ATCT Tour – 12:30 pm -1:30 pm – Limited to first 15 people to register by email: matthew.kukorlo@faa.gov
Tour leaves from and returns to Public Safety/Rescue Base
Proceeds from the silent auction and donations will benefit the ILM Aerospace Foundation, a non-profit which is supporting aviation education.
Rain or shine! This event is offered at no cost. Learn more at: ilmasf.com/events
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
ILM, Aerocenter Wilmington, ARQ Aviation MX, Cape Fear Coastal Aviation, Cape Fear Flying Club, Cape Fear Community College, EAA Chapter 297, FAA Safety Team, FAA, Modern Aviation, High Tide Aviation, Civil Air Patrol, Greenfield Energy, Victory Lane Aviation, Port City Aviators Flying Club, and ILM Pilots Association