Make room on your calendar for the American Aviation Historical Society Annual Meeting in beautiful Orange County, California!
AAHS invites you to an aviation social, aviation site tours, lunch, and more, all for just one low price!!
Come share a day of aviation history with other aviation enthusiasts.
ACTIVITIES:*
- Walking tour & history of the John Wayne/Orange County Airport Terminal
- AAHS Welcome Reception & 1910 Los Angeles Air Meet presentation by author Ken Pauley
- Wine and social hour, followed by presentation by author Ken Pauley on the 1910 Los Angeles Air Meet.’ Learn of this historic aviation event through slides and original film footage!
- Wine and social hour, followed by presentation by author Ken Pauley on the 1910 Los Angeles Air Meet.’ Learn of this historic aviation event through slides and original film footage!
- Tour of the Lyon Air Museum
- Located just down the street from Ayres Hotel, will include a personalized tour of some of the one-of-a-kind aviation artifacts held at Lyon, adjacent to the John Wayne International Airport.
- Tour Martin Aviation Hangars
- Tour of Martin Aviation, the oldest ongoing business at John Wayne airport!
- Tour of Martin Aviation, the oldest ongoing business at John Wayne airport!
- Aviation Legacy of the Martin Family presentation
- An in depth look at the aviation accomplishments Eddie Martin and his family, which started much of the aviation industry in the Orange County, including the John Wayne International Airport.
- An in depth look at the aviation accomplishments Eddie Martin and his family, which started much of the aviation industry in the Orange County, including the John Wayne International Airport.
- Society General Meeting (guests and non-members welcome)
- President’s Annual Report, Focus and Strategic direction, Awards and Recognition.
- President’s Annual Report, Focus and Strategic direction, Awards and Recognition.
- Techniques and Resources for Cataloging Images
- Webmaster Hayden Hamilton will conduct a hands-on session for those interested in assisting the AAHS catalog its vast photo library.
- Webmaster Hayden Hamilton will conduct a hands-on session for those interested in assisting the AAHS catalog its vast photo library.
- Group Dinner Saturday evening
- New Goodyear Airship Hangar Tour (Carson, CA)
(*Event schedule in work and may change)
DOWNLOAD CURRENT AGENDA
$99 per person (Members)
$115 per person (Non Members - includes 1year e-membership. A $14 savings if purchased separately)
Space is limited for this event.
Make your reservations now!

Meeting & Lodging at Ayres Hotel (Group rate available!)
Ayres Hotel & Suites Costa Mesa
325 Bristol St
Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
Tel. (714) 549-0300
Reservations (800) 322-9992
For more information:
Email: jerri@victorygirl.com
or call: 909-297-6688