Wondering what the Gulf Coast Fleet Fly-In (GCFFI) is all about? Let's break it down!

📍 When & Where: October 20-24, 2026, at NAS Whiting Field & Pensacola, Florida

👥 Who: Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard pilots, flight students, instructor pilots, aircrewmen, aircrew candidates, maintainers, industry partners, aviation families, and supporters.

🏆 What: The Naval Helicopter Association's largest event on the East Coast and second largest event of the year, bringing together the rotary-wing and tiltrotor community for four unforgettable days.

✨ Why: GCFFI bridges the gap between training and the fleet by giving students, recruits, and junior personnel the opportunity to connect with operational aviators, industry leaders, and mentors while building lifelong professional relationships. It's also a chance to reconnect with friends, celebrate our community, and strengthen the future of naval aviation.

📈 What's New for 2026: Following a record-breaking 2025/2026 event, we're making this GCFFI even bigger! This year, we're excited to welcome even more aviation families, introduce aircrewmen recruits and students to the NHA community, and expand opportunities for networking, mentorship, and professional development.

🚁 What to Expect: Static displays, FAM flights, industry networking, community briefs, professional panels, evening socials, great local food, exclusive GCFFI swag and merch, a Volleyball Tournament at Flounders, and so much more.

👉 Mark your calendars, spread the word, and join us for our biggest Gulf Coast Fleet Fly-In yet!