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6th Annual Carl Hopkins West Virginia Youth Aviation Expo

Please help us spread the word about the 6th Annual Carl Hopkins West Virginia Youth Aviation Expo at The Bridge Sports Complex/Citynet Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia.

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Open to the public with free admission

The expo will feature aviation career exploration, remote-control aircraft, drones, flight simulators, model rocket launches, control-line flying, demonstrations, and other interactive experiences designed to show students how an interest in aviation can grow “from a hobby to a career.”

The Almost Heaven LEGO Brick Bash will also be held at the same location during the event.

Please share the attached flyer with your schools, instructors, administrators, counselors, students, families, and anyone else who may be interested. Your help getting this opportunity in front of students across the state is greatly appreciated!

For any questions, please contact James Coble at jcoble@k12.wv.us or (304) 558-2389.