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Your BEST Week in Aviation!
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Short Wing Piper Club Convention—Your Best Week in Aviation!
June 22–26, 2026 Greeley, Colorado (KGXY)
Fly in, drive in, connect, and experience it all
Airport Barbeques!
Warbird Rides!
Flying Challenges!
Factory Tours!
Baseball!
Fellowship!
Giveaways!
Rodeo!
Meet Our Convention Keynote Speaker
Captain Michael Maya Charles
Michael Maya Charles has spent nearly 60 years immersed in aviation, flying everything from small taildraggers to helicopters to large transport jets.
A seasoned captain, writer, and instructor, he’s known for transforming hard-earned lessons—including his own mistakes—into clear, engaging insights that help pilots grow.
His work has appeared in AOPA Pilot, FLYING Magazine, AvWeb, and Vertical Magazine, and his acclaimed book, Artful Flying, reflects a lifetime devoted to mastering the art—and mindset—of flight.
The Short Wing Piper Education Foundation, Inc. was established in 1990, incorporated in 1994 and awarded its first scholarships in 1996. Since then, scholarships have been awarded annually to a select few individuals each year at the Short Wing Piper Club National Convention. Our Education Foundation Scholarship recipients have gone on to be professional pilots, air traffic controllers, and aircraft mechanics and to work in other aviation related fields. Scholarships are funded by The Club’s Online Store’s net income, donations from Short Wing Piper Chapters, Club Members and others who generously support the future of aviation and our wonderful Short Wing Pipers!
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