We are pleased to announce a very special and unique fly-in and formation training opportunity, which will include landing at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, CA, followed by an on-base tour. Additionally, arrangements have been coordinated for on-base lodging, but availability is limited so please register early. The main staging and operating airport will be Inyokern Airport, and we will be operating out of a historic WWII hangar,which was also used in TOPGUN Maverick.

***Due to very strict security requirements, anyone interested in attending this event and participating in the on-base events must register for the event through the CJAA and submit all required documentation to CDR Adam “Creepy” Horn by end of day, Saturday, April 4, 2026. This deadline includes current and former military personnel as a DoD Common Access Card WILL NOT permit anyone access to the flight line/secure area of the base. Please be aware that base access is not guaranteed and contingent upon passing the necessary background checks. *Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake aerial and flightline photography/videography is strictly prohibited. No civilian cell phones, cameras, or recording devices will be permitted in aircraft on 01 May.*

The Required Documents are listed as follows and are attached to this announcement: