Welcome to the 2026 Aviation Safety Stand Down.  The Aviation Safety Stand Down is a FREE, annual event presenting topics and discussions to improve pilot safety in the State of Idaho.  This year we will be at the Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho, on Saturday, March 7th, and the event runs from 8:00am to 4:30pm. 

This event is sponsored by the Idaho Division of Aeronautics in partnership with the FAA Boise FSDO.  The Idaho Division of Aeronautics exists to "encourage, foster, and assist in the development of aeronautics in the state."  This includes managing 32 state-owned airports, helping Idaho airports with state and federal grants for maintenance and construction, assisting communities with zoning decisions near airports, promoting aviation safety, inspiring kids to enter careers in aviation, and coordinating aviation search and rescue.

The agenda can be found below and will be a great event with lots of topics including:

This year we are proud to have Mike Ginter from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Amy Hoover, PHD 2022 National Flight Instructor of the Year  as a speakers.  In addition, we are excited that this year we will also have the Idaho Aviation Association Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Register with your FAA WINGS email address and sign the attendance sheet at the registration table for FAA WINGS Credit.  

Lunch and refreshments will be provided for REGISTERED ATTENDEES ONLY.  Each person attending must have their own registration to attend the Safety Stand Down in order to be able to have a free meal.  Note that when registering, please let us know if you have any meal restrictions.  We will work with the hotel to attempt to make requested accommodations.

We have a very limited room block available for this event at the Riverside Hotel for Friday and Saturday nights at a rate of $167.00 per night (this rate does not include breakfast).  Please call the Riverside Hotel directly to get this rate at 208-343-1871 and request the Aviation Safety Stand Down room block.  Do not make reservations via the website because the rate will not be honored.  All reservations should be made as soon as possible. 

If you are involved in aviation safety and wish to have tablespace at the event, please contact us.  A free table will be provided but you need to let us know in advance for planning purposes.  Email idaho.aeronautics@itd.idaho.gov or call 208-334-8775 for additional information.