Aerospace Community Expo
Published: 03/11/2026
Saturday, April 10, 2027 | 9 AM - 1 PM
Riverside Airport - 6936 Flight Rd.
Don’t miss this hands-on community experience showcasing the innovation shaping Riverside. Explore aircraft, interactive exhibits, and cutting-edge technology while connecting with leaders in aviation, aerospace, and defense. Whether you’re curious about the roles and work that drive the industry, exploring academic pathways, or thinking about your future career, this is your chance to discover what’s possible.
Connect with Education Partners
Explore Career Paths
Meet Riverside's Aerospace Companies
Visit Interactive Exhibits
Learn How to Become a Pilot
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Get a look at planes, helicopters, and aerospace equipment.
Interactive Simulator
Experience the thrill of aviation, no pilot license required.
Registration is now full.
FREE FLIGHTS for the First 40 Kids Registered
Be one of the first 40 kids to register and receive a free flight experience! It’s a chance to feel what it’s like to soar above the city and get inspired for an aviation career.
Meet Riverside’s Aerospace Companies
Meet and learn from industry leaders:
- AAA Machining
- AvTech Exams
- CBU Aviation Science
- City of Riverside Ward 3 Office | Councilmember Robillard
- Civil Air Patrol
- Collins Aerospace
- Commemorative Air Force
- Consolidated Aircraft Coatings (Poly Fiber Inc)
- District 58 | State Assemblymember Leticia Castillo
- EAA Young Eagles
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- IE Tech Bridge
- K-C Aluminum and Manufacturing Corp
- Luxfer Gas Cylinders
- NAVSEA - Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona
- NextGen Flight Academy
- Riverside County Workforce Development
- Riverside Fire Department
- Riverside Flight Academy
- Riverside Police Department
- Riverside Unified School District
- San Bernardino Valley College
- Spartan College of Aeronuatics
- Stretch Solutions LLC
- UCR College of Engineering
- US Air Force / Space Force
- US Coast Guard
- Waypoint Aviation Services
- Wings of Faith
Fly a Plane on an Interactive Simulator
Visit the Interactive Flight Simulator
Ever wondered what it’s like to fly an airplane? With the Redbird Jaybird Interactive Flight Simulators, you’ll get a hands-on experience that brings the thrill of aviation to life—no pilot license required!
These hands-on simulators give you a thrilling pilot experience — from firing up the engines and taxiing down the runway, to taking off, flying high, and making a smooth landing. Explore the skies (virtually, of course!) while learning how real pilots navigate, monitor instruments, and manage all the steps of a flight — even engine shutdown. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or just in it for the fun, this is a must-see attraction you won’t want to miss!
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