This event is being rescheduled to a date in 2023.
Drone Effects will have a Drone Safety Day in January 2023.
Details available soon!
Chapter Meeting
Saturday, October 22, 2022
9:00am
Sheltair Tampa Conference Room
This is a meeting to discuss Chapter Business.
All are welcome.
Please RSVP if YES so we know how many to expect: waitampabay@gmail.com
Join Zoom meeting: Chapter Meeting Link
Meeting ID: 710 4833 2635
Passcode: ar9e6t
Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.
Check this out!
Trick or Treating is coming to Sun 'n Fun!
Saturday, October 29, 4-8 pm
Is a career in the aviation environment the one for you?
Here's a way you can learn more!
It's hiring day at Tampa International Airport!
Tuesday October 25, 9am-12noon
Located in the main terminal level 3.
For information: tampaairport.com
WAI Tampa Bay Chapter Upcoming Events
WAI Tampa Bay Chapter November Event
Saturday, November 19, 2022
9am-11am Painting with a Twist!
2527 Central Ave
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Christmas is just around the corner! Your interpretation of the selected image is the perfect gift for the aviation enthusiast in your life. No creative or artistic skills needed! Just bring your favorite beverage and a snack and together we'll learn how to paint!
For details and to sign up for the event: Painting with a Twist
The fee for this event is $40 of which Painting With a Twist will return 30% to our chapter. Use the password: PLANE to sign up.
Click here to learn more about Painting with a Twist
WAI Tampa Bay Chapter December Event
Annual Cookie Exchange with first Annual Toy Drive/Fundraiser
Plan ahead to attend this fun event. This year we'll collect gifts for a local toy drive to help families in need.
Details coming soon!
Please express your interest in attending this event here. It will help us plan the proper space in which to hold the event. Thank you!
WAI Tampa Bay Chapter January, 2023 Event
Officer Elections and Annual Pizza Party!
Details coming soon!
Please express interest in participating to us at waitampabay@gmail.com
WAI Tampa Bay Chapter February, 2023 Event
MacDill Air Force Base Tour!
Plan to attend this very popular event. Base tours available only during the week. Date to be determined. Details coming soon!
(Subject to COVID limitations at time of event). Please let us know which day of the week (M-F) works for you. We will try to schedule the event for a day that works for a majority. Thank you for understanding. waitampabay@gmail.com
Upcoming Aviation Related Events
Sun 'n Fun Muddy Dash!
October 22, 2022
Check in: 6:00am Start time: 8:00am
Location: Sun 'n Fun, 4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland, FL
To Register or Volunteer: Sun 'n Fun Muddy Dash
The Hangout - An AOPA Fly-In!
Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF)
November 4-5, 2022
Friday Nov 4th 12:00 PM- 9:00PM
Saturday Nov 5th 9:00 AM- 5:00PM $20 ticket, under 17 are free
AOPA is excited to bring pilots back together again with a new take on our Regional Fly-ins – introducing, The Hangout, an AOPA Fly-in! The Hangouts are a two-day informal event where you can pitch a tent, participate in educational seminars, browse exhibits and displays, swap stories and enjoy friendly company around the campfire. AOPA will be hosting two of these events this year, one on each coast.
Volunteers needed. For information and to purchase tickets/volunteer: AOPA - Tampa
EAA Chapter 282 Young Eagles Day!
November 12, 2022
Clearwater Air Park
Register for the event at: Young Eagles
For information on the program: Young Eagles
Pilot volunteers contact Dave Harvey: 727-712-3124
Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo
March 28 - April 2, 2023
Lakeland, FL
Make your plans now to attend or volunteer! Tickets on sale now!
Tampa International Airport 5K on the Runway!
Tentative date: Saturday, April 1, 2023
Race start 0800
Details coming soon!
Runway 10/28: The perfect platform for first timers and experienced athletes to reach their personal bests. 5K of wide open runway! This is a chip-timed event.
Volunteer opportunities available.
Florida Air Shows!
(List not all inclusive)
October 7-10 Tampa International Balloon Festival
October 15 Wings-Over-Suwannee, EAA Ch. 797, Live Oak, FL
October 22-23 NAS Jacksonville Air Show
October 29-40 Central Florida Air and Space Show
November 11-13 NAS Pensacola Open House, Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show
November 11-13 Stuart Air Show 2022
November 12 6th Annual Freedom Fest, Flagler Exec (KFIN)
March 28-Apr 2, 2023 Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo
April 15-16, 2023 NAS Key West Southernmost Air Spectacular
April 29-30, 2023 Ft. Lauderdale Air Show
May 27-28 Hyundai Air and Sea Show, Miami Beach
Membership with the Tampa Bay Chapter of Women in Aviation, International is in addition to membership in Women in Aviation, International. To join or renew your membership with WAI, click here.
Member chapter fees help to cover chapter dues and fees necessary to maintain Chapter status with WAI. The fees keep our chapter web-site active and support basic expenses.
To become an active chapter member, please pay your $20 annual chapter dues online at waitb.org, at the next in-person meeting you attend, or by mailing your payment to our address below. We accept payment via PayPal (paypal.me/waitampabay), Square, check (WAI Tampa Bay), cash.
Tax deductible donations are also welcomed and can be mailed to the address below. If you have a specific request for the use of the funds, please include a letter stating your intention. Donations help support activities such as GIAD, and new member intro packets. Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of women in all aviation career fields and interests. Contact any officer for more information, waitampabay@gmail.com
We welcome all genders to join WAI and our chapter.
You can join Women in Aviation International (WAI) or renew your WAI membership, wai.org. To join WAI-Tampa Bay Chapter: waitb.org
