π Wednesday β July 8
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM β 5:00 PM |
Badge pickup and attendee welcome items available.
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| 9:00 AM β 5:00 PM |
Explore one of the worldβs premier aviation museums featuring historic airliners, military aircraft, space exhibits, and the original Boeing 747 prototype.
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| 1:00 PM β 2:00 PM |
A behind-the-scenes look at building CM Aviation, growing an aviation YouTube channel, creating community, monetization strategies, and turning passion into opportunity.
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| 4:00 PM β 6:00 PM |
Vendors may bring boxed merchandise to their tables in the Marketplace Hall. No setup or selling permitted.
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| 5:00 PM β 10:00 PM |
Evening visit to tour Kenmore Air and their facilities at Lake Washington. Flights on radial Beaver’s available to purchase!
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π Thursday β July 9
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM β 5:00 PM |
Badge pickup and attendee welcome items available.
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| 8:00 AM β 11:00 AM |
Vendors set up tables prior to Marketplace opening.
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| 9:00 AM β 5:00 PM |
Explore one of the worldβs premier aviation museums featuring historic airliners, military aircraft, space exhibits, and the original Boeing 747 prototype.
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| 10:00 AM β 11:00 AM |
A hands-on introduction to planning and building realistic model airport layouts.
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| 10:55 AM |
Official opening remarks from Aviation Expo leadership.
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| 11:00 AM β 1:00 PM |
Marketplace early access for registered attendees.
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| 1:00 PM β 6:00 PM |
Marketplace open to all attendees.
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| 2:00 PM β 3:00 PM |
Second session covering layout planning and foundational display-building techniques.
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| 3:00 PM β 4:00 PM |
An inside look at GeminiJets, new releases, mold development, industry trends, and collector Q&A.
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| 4:00 PM β 5:00 PM |
Session details will be announced soon.
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| 5:00 PM β 9:00 PM |
Welcome reception and plane-spotting meetup. Details will be published separately.
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π Friday β July 10
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM β 5:00 PM |
Badge pickup and attendee welcome items available.
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| 8:00 AM β 9:00 AM |
Vendors set up tables prior to Marketplace opening.
|
| 9:00 AM β 6:00 PM |
Marketplace open to all attendees.
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| 9:00 AM β 5:00 PM |
Explore one of the worldβs premier aviation museums featuring historic airliners, military aircraft, space exhibits, and the original Boeing 747 prototype.
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| 9:00 AM β 3:00 PM |
Go behind the scenes inside Boeingβs massive Everett factory and see widebody aircraft in various stages of assembly.
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| 10:00 AM β 11:00 AM |
An in-depth look at sourcing materials, tools, and cost-effective resources.
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| 11:00 AM β 12:00 PM |
An inside look at GeminiJets, new releases, mold development, industry trends, and collector Q&A.
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| 12:00 PM β 1:00 PM |
Midday luncheon with guest speakers. Speaker lineup TBD.
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| 1:00 PM β 2:00 PM |
An airline journey through historic and modern carriers using exclusive imagery from The Great Airlines Book Series, followed by audience Q&A.
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| 2:00 PM β 3:00 PM |
Expanded session on materials, suppliers, and practical build techniques.
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| 3:00 PM β 4:00 PM |
An inside look at how 3D printing is transforming the aviation model hobby.
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| 5:00 PM β 10:00 PM |
Evening visit to tour Kenmore Air and their facilities at Lake Washington. Flights on radial Beaver’s available to purchase!
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π Saturday β July 11
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM β 3:00 PM |
Badge pickup and attendee welcome items available.
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| 8:00 AM β 9:00 AM |
Vendors set up tables prior to Marketplace opening.
|
| 9:00 AM β 6:00 PM |
Marketplace open to all attendees.
|
| 9:00 AM β 5:00 PM |
Explore one of the worldβs premier aviation museums featuring historic airliners, military aircraft, space exhibits, and the original Boeing 747 prototype.
|
| 9:00 AM β 3:00 PM |
Go behind the scenes inside Boeingβs massive Everett factory and see widebody aircraft in various stages of assembly.
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| 10:00 AM β 2:00 PM |
A dedicated networking and career exploration event connecting aspiring youth aviators and established aviation professionals.
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| 10:00 AM β 11:00 AM |
Advanced techniques and insider tips for creating highly realistic and detailed airport layouts.
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| 11:00 AM β 12:00 PM |
A practical discussion on aviation career pathways, internships, networking, airport operations, and navigating the transition from college to a full-time aviation role.
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| 12:00 PM β 1:00 PM |
Midday luncheon with guest speakers. Speaker lineup TBD.
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| 2:00 PM β 3:00 PM |
Deep-dive session covering advanced finishing techniques, lighting, and realism upgrades.
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| 6:00 PM β 9:00 PM |
Evening social event for attendees (details will be published separately).
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