Aviation Cultures Conference
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A place where researchers and practitioners come together to share their knowledge and ideas of flight, and its place in history and society.
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aviationcultures.org
Posts by @tashheap.bsky.social and @jdkightly.bsky.social
aviationcultures.org
8 Hrs to Aviation Cultures Spotlight on Logbooks and AvDocs! Join us free, online on Zoom to join our distinguished international speakers, followed by the rare opportunity to ask questions of the experts.
Full details aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
Full details aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
November 8, 2025 at 1:07 AM
8 Hrs to Aviation Cultures Spotlight on Logbooks and AvDocs! Join us free, online on Zoom to join our distinguished international speakers, followed by the rare opportunity to ask questions of the experts.
Full details aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
Full details aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
Reminder! Only 2 days to the free online Logbooks & AvDocs.
Did Guy Gibson 'fudge' his logbook? And one of our experts' 'smoking gun' document: "...reminding audiences that you can’t always trust the people you think you should be able to trust."
Join us! -JDK
aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
Did Guy Gibson 'fudge' his logbook? And one of our experts' 'smoking gun' document: "...reminding audiences that you can’t always trust the people you think you should be able to trust."
Join us! -JDK
aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
November 6, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Reminder! Only 2 days to the free online Logbooks & AvDocs.
Did Guy Gibson 'fudge' his logbook? And one of our experts' 'smoking gun' document: "...reminding audiences that you can’t always trust the people you think you should be able to trust."
Join us! -JDK
aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
Did Guy Gibson 'fudge' his logbook? And one of our experts' 'smoking gun' document: "...reminding audiences that you can’t always trust the people you think you should be able to trust."
Join us! -JDK
aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
Engaged in aviation history research? We've got a VERY useful, FREE, online Spotlight this weekend. In-depth WWII British Commonwealth insight in Sess 1, many wider insights inc legal docs & getting your P-51 papers in Tech Order: Sess 2. Join us! -JDK.
Details: aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
Details: aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
November 3, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Engaged in aviation history research? We've got a VERY useful, FREE, online Spotlight this weekend. In-depth WWII British Commonwealth insight in Sess 1, many wider insights inc legal docs & getting your P-51 papers in Tech Order: Sess 2. Join us! -JDK.
Details: aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
Details: aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
Logbook oddities? We’re interested. What’s the strangest, funniest or most unexpected thing that you’ve found* in an aviation logbook?
We’ll be talking ‘Logbooks & Avdocs’ in our next Spotlight event, free, online, in just over a month. Can you tease us with an odd fact first? -JDK
We’ll be talking ‘Logbooks & Avdocs’ in our next Spotlight event, free, online, in just over a month. Can you tease us with an odd fact first? -JDK
October 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Logbook oddities? We’re interested. What’s the strangest, funniest or most unexpected thing that you’ve found* in an aviation logbook?
We’ll be talking ‘Logbooks & Avdocs’ in our next Spotlight event, free, online, in just over a month. Can you tease us with an odd fact first? -JDK
We’ll be talking ‘Logbooks & Avdocs’ in our next Spotlight event, free, online, in just over a month. Can you tease us with an odd fact first? -JDK
5/5 The Call for Papers for the Conference is now open, and will remain open until 15 January 2026. Speakers will be notified by the end of January. Full details at the Aviation Cultures website here aviationcultures.org/aviation-cul... or email info@aviationcultures.org See you there! JDK. ENDS.
October 3, 2025 at 6:09 AM
5/5 The Call for Papers for the Conference is now open, and will remain open until 15 January 2026. Speakers will be notified by the end of January. Full details at the Aviation Cultures website here aviationcultures.org/aviation-cul... or email info@aviationcultures.org See you there! JDK. ENDS.
Please email abstracts (200 words) to info@aviaitoncultures.org by 31 October 2025.
Include the subject line: “Print the Legend Abstract” and include your name, affiliation (if applicable), email address, title of paper, and a short biography (100 words).
Presentations 15mins long
6/6
Include the subject line: “Print the Legend Abstract” and include your name, affiliation (if applicable), email address, title of paper, and a short biography (100 words).
Presentations 15mins long
6/6
September 10, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Please email abstracts (200 words) to info@aviaitoncultures.org by 31 October 2025.
Include the subject line: “Print the Legend Abstract” and include your name, affiliation (if applicable), email address, title of paper, and a short biography (100 words).
Presentations 15mins long
6/6
Include the subject line: “Print the Legend Abstract” and include your name, affiliation (if applicable), email address, title of paper, and a short biography (100 words).
Presentations 15mins long
6/6
🛩️Call for Papers for "Print the Legend"🛩️is now open
Held online 27–28 February 2026
CfP closes 31 October 2025.
Inspired by “When the legend becomes fact, print the legend” we invite scholars, practitioners & enthusiasts to explore the intersection of fact & fiction in aviation history.
1/6
Held online 27–28 February 2026
CfP closes 31 October 2025.
Inspired by “When the legend becomes fact, print the legend” we invite scholars, practitioners & enthusiasts to explore the intersection of fact & fiction in aviation history.
1/6
September 10, 2025 at 2:14 AM
🛩️Call for Papers for "Print the Legend"🛩️is now open
Held online 27–28 February 2026
CfP closes 31 October 2025.
Inspired by “When the legend becomes fact, print the legend” we invite scholars, practitioners & enthusiasts to explore the intersection of fact & fiction in aviation history.
1/6
Held online 27–28 February 2026
CfP closes 31 October 2025.
Inspired by “When the legend becomes fact, print the legend” we invite scholars, practitioners & enthusiasts to explore the intersection of fact & fiction in aviation history.
1/6
Call for Papers is closing soon! We're keen to hear from you with ideas for Aviation Cultures Spotlight 'Logbooks & AvDocs' in November, but the Call for Papers closes Sunday 31 August 2025.
And see you at the free, online event - put the date in your diary now! aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
And see you at the free, online event - put the date in your diary now! aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
August 29, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Call for Papers is closing soon! We're keen to hear from you with ideas for Aviation Cultures Spotlight 'Logbooks & AvDocs' in November, but the Call for Papers closes Sunday 31 August 2025.
And see you at the free, online event - put the date in your diary now! aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
And see you at the free, online event - put the date in your diary now! aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
Sessions will be 3 - 4 15-20-minute online presentations, followed by a panel discussion involving the presenters and with an opportunity for audience questions. The Spotlight will be held on Zoom. Presentations will be recorded and may be made available by Aviation Cultures online at a later date.
August 8, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Sessions will be 3 - 4 15-20-minute online presentations, followed by a panel discussion involving the presenters and with an opportunity for audience questions. The Spotlight will be held on Zoom. Presentations will be recorded and may be made available by Aviation Cultures online at a later date.
They say that aviation runs on paperwork! We’re looking at this with useful tools and case studies for researchers. We’d like to hear your thoughts on the changing purposes, functions, designs, usages, limitations and interpretation of aviation documentation.
August 8, 2025 at 8:20 AM
They say that aviation runs on paperwork! We’re looking at this with useful tools and case studies for researchers. We’d like to hear your thoughts on the changing purposes, functions, designs, usages, limitations and interpretation of aviation documentation.
Spotlight on Logbooks & AvDocs – Call for Papers. Closing date 31 August 2025!
@philthyavnurd.bsky.social, @jdkightly.bsky.social (me!) of Aviation Cultures present this event on 8 Nov, free, online. We want your input! Ideas, papers, Qs, prompts: let us know.
aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
@philthyavnurd.bsky.social, @jdkightly.bsky.social (me!) of Aviation Cultures present this event on 8 Nov, free, online. We want your input! Ideas, papers, Qs, prompts: let us know.
aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
August 8, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Spotlight on Logbooks & AvDocs – Call for Papers. Closing date 31 August 2025!
@philthyavnurd.bsky.social, @jdkightly.bsky.social (me!) of Aviation Cultures present this event on 8 Nov, free, online. We want your input! Ideas, papers, Qs, prompts: let us know.
aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
@philthyavnurd.bsky.social, @jdkightly.bsky.social (me!) of Aviation Cultures present this event on 8 Nov, free, online. We want your input! Ideas, papers, Qs, prompts: let us know.
aviationcultures.org/spotlights/l...
And not forgetting the in person, AND online full multi-day Aviation Cultures Conference at the KF Centre for Excellence in Kelowna, BC, Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Historical Aviation Society, 17-20 June 2026!
Thanks to he small AvCultures team for bringing this all together! -JDK
Thanks to he small AvCultures team for bringing this all together! -JDK
August 1, 2025 at 7:47 AM
And not forgetting the in person, AND online full multi-day Aviation Cultures Conference at the KF Centre for Excellence in Kelowna, BC, Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Historical Aviation Society, 17-20 June 2026!
Thanks to he small AvCultures team for bringing this all together! -JDK
Thanks to he small AvCultures team for bringing this all together! -JDK
Next, 27-28 Feb, 2026, is 'Print the Legend'. A look at the changes in aviation biography from the old 'Boy's Own' to more detailed and tougher modern 'warts and all' biographies. As well as some famous names profiled by current authors, there'll be other aspects of aviation storytelling examined!
August 1, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Next, 27-28 Feb, 2026, is 'Print the Legend'. A look at the changes in aviation biography from the old 'Boy's Own' to more detailed and tougher modern 'warts and all' biographies. As well as some famous names profiled by current authors, there'll be other aspects of aviation storytelling examined!
First up on 8 November 2025, is 'Logbooks & AvDocs, A Toolbox for Researchers’. Field experts will talk about finding and interpreting logbooks and other aviation docs. If you're an aviation researcher or enthusiast it'll help! Zoom, online, with a live Q&A at the end, so a date for your diary!
August 1, 2025 at 7:35 AM
First up on 8 November 2025, is 'Logbooks & AvDocs, A Toolbox for Researchers’. Field experts will talk about finding and interpreting logbooks and other aviation docs. If you're an aviation researcher or enthusiast it'll help! Zoom, online, with a live Q&A at the end, so a date for your diary!
It's happening! Aviation Cultures' team announce 2 Spotlight events to join the previously announced Mk.VIII Conference.
The Spotlights are free and online. With topic experts on aviation writing, you don't want to miss them! Stay tuned for details, experts, and maybe YOU can contribute too? -JDK
The Spotlights are free and online. With topic experts on aviation writing, you don't want to miss them! Stay tuned for details, experts, and maybe YOU can contribute too? -JDK
August 1, 2025 at 7:26 AM
It's happening! Aviation Cultures' team announce 2 Spotlight events to join the previously announced Mk.VIII Conference.
The Spotlights are free and online. With topic experts on aviation writing, you don't want to miss them! Stay tuned for details, experts, and maybe YOU can contribute too? -JDK
The Spotlights are free and online. With topic experts on aviation writing, you don't want to miss them! Stay tuned for details, experts, and maybe YOU can contribute too? -JDK
It's happening! The next Aviation Cultures Conference, Mk.VIII will take place at the KF Centre For Excellence, in Kelowna, BC, Canada, AND online, in partnership with the Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) on 17-20 June 2026. Stay tuned for more details at aviationcultures.org
July 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
It's happening! The next Aviation Cultures Conference, Mk.VIII will take place at the KF Centre For Excellence, in Kelowna, BC, Canada, AND online, in partnership with the Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) on 17-20 June 2026. Stay tuned for more details at aviationcultures.org
And a BIG THANK YOU to the follow backs, the new follows (G'Day!) and those who are engaging with AvCultures here. We love it.
Can we request a favour though? If you like what you see, PLEASE share, engage with our chat, and amplify. We do only because we think it's worth it, no other reward! -JDK
Can we request a favour though? If you like what you see, PLEASE share, engage with our chat, and amplify. We do only because we think it's worth it, no other reward! -JDK
March 2, 2025 at 11:25 AM
And a BIG THANK YOU to the follow backs, the new follows (G'Day!) and those who are engaging with AvCultures here. We love it.
Can we request a favour though? If you like what you see, PLEASE share, engage with our chat, and amplify. We do only because we think it's worth it, no other reward! -JDK
Can we request a favour though? If you like what you see, PLEASE share, engage with our chat, and amplify. We do only because we think it's worth it, no other reward! -JDK
Tomorrow we'll introduce a vital new team member of AvCultures, with a key role to play (Ooo, teasing...)
in the meantime, Here's a quote from AvCultures founding member (and still advising and supporting!) Dr Prudence Black (she's top left in this screenshot) here: (1/3, -JDK)
in the meantime, Here's a quote from AvCultures founding member (and still advising and supporting!) Dr Prudence Black (she's top left in this screenshot) here: (1/3, -JDK)
March 2, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Tomorrow we'll introduce a vital new team member of AvCultures, with a key role to play (Ooo, teasing...)
in the meantime, Here's a quote from AvCultures founding member (and still advising and supporting!) Dr Prudence Black (she's top left in this screenshot) here: (1/3, -JDK)
in the meantime, Here's a quote from AvCultures founding member (and still advising and supporting!) Dr Prudence Black (she's top left in this screenshot) here: (1/3, -JDK)
And there'll be calls for papers, dates, comms details rolling out as we lock them down. We have some names and topics in frame, but we're certainly keen to hear from you, too. So don't be shy, get in touch. And that's it (for now) Regards, JDK
February 27, 2025 at 10:51 AM
And there'll be calls for papers, dates, comms details rolling out as we lock them down. We have some names and topics in frame, but we're certainly keen to hear from you, too. So don't be shy, get in touch. And that's it (for now) Regards, JDK
We're in discussions for more possible events, and always open to ideas.
Don't miss out! We want YOU join us as contributor or audience. We've had GREAT feedback about how invaluable people have found AvCultures experience - some testimonials coming over this week! Let's keep Phil surprised! -JDK
Don't miss out! We want YOU join us as contributor or audience. We've had GREAT feedback about how invaluable people have found AvCultures experience - some testimonials coming over this week! Let's keep Phil surprised! -JDK
February 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
We're in discussions for more possible events, and always open to ideas.
Don't miss out! We want YOU join us as contributor or audience. We've had GREAT feedback about how invaluable people have found AvCultures experience - some testimonials coming over this week! Let's keep Phil surprised! -JDK
Don't miss out! We want YOU join us as contributor or audience. We've had GREAT feedback about how invaluable people have found AvCultures experience - some testimonials coming over this week! Let's keep Phil surprised! -JDK
And the BIG one for 2026: the first full overseas Aviation Cultures Conference, 'AvCultures Canada'. This will be in mid 2026, Canada based, aiming for hybrid online and live, and embedded in some great Canadian heritage aviation. As in the pic, it's a small start, but it'll grow. More soon! -JDK
February 27, 2025 at 10:40 AM
And the BIG one for 2026: the first full overseas Aviation Cultures Conference, 'AvCultures Canada'. This will be in mid 2026, Canada based, aiming for hybrid online and live, and embedded in some great Canadian heritage aviation. As in the pic, it's a small start, but it'll grow. More soon! -JDK
'Print the Legend' run by Andy Wright of @aircrewbookreview.bsky.social will be a chance to look at the changes from the 'Boy's Own' pilot bios of the 1950s to today's much more nuanced examinations of outstanding aviators. Wait! There's more: including company 'bios', and other 'legends' vs facts.
February 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
'Print the Legend' run by Andy Wright of @aircrewbookreview.bsky.social will be a chance to look at the changes from the 'Boy's Own' pilot bios of the 1950s to today's much more nuanced examinations of outstanding aviators. Wait! There's more: including company 'bios', and other 'legends' vs facts.
'Logbooks & AvDocs' will be run by myself (JDK) and @philthyavnurd.bsky.social and will be a mix of useful resources and discussion, on using primary aviation sources for research, as well as real case studies by experts - authors, historians, archivists. Worldwide in scope. Jot a note to follow up!
February 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
'Logbooks & AvDocs' will be run by myself (JDK) and @philthyavnurd.bsky.social and will be a mix of useful resources and discussion, on using primary aviation sources for research, as well as real case studies by experts - authors, historians, archivists. Worldwide in scope. Jot a note to follow up!
AvCultures News! The team are delighted to announce a number of online events. Later in 2025 we will have two 'Spotlights' over 1 to 2 days each: 'Logbooks & Avdocs' and 'Print the Legend'.
And a full conference in mid-2026, the first Aviation Cultures Canada! Stay tuned. More below: -JDK
And a full conference in mid-2026, the first Aviation Cultures Canada! Stay tuned. More below: -JDK
February 27, 2025 at 10:10 AM
AvCultures News! The team are delighted to announce a number of online events. Later in 2025 we will have two 'Spotlights' over 1 to 2 days each: 'Logbooks & Avdocs' and 'Print the Legend'.
And a full conference in mid-2026, the first Aviation Cultures Canada! Stay tuned. More below: -JDK
And a full conference in mid-2026, the first Aviation Cultures Canada! Stay tuned. More below: -JDK
Wow, just done a bit of a catch up on our follows and follow backs. (Waves!)
If you're already following us, 'thank you'! If you're curious about what we do: we talk about aviation's various cultures, mostly at online and in-person conferences. And we'd like your input!
-JDK @jdkightly.bsky.social
If you're already following us, 'thank you'! If you're curious about what we do: we talk about aviation's various cultures, mostly at online and in-person conferences. And we'd like your input!
-JDK @jdkightly.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Wow, just done a bit of a catch up on our follows and follow backs. (Waves!)
If you're already following us, 'thank you'! If you're curious about what we do: we talk about aviation's various cultures, mostly at online and in-person conferences. And we'd like your input!
-JDK @jdkightly.bsky.social
If you're already following us, 'thank you'! If you're curious about what we do: we talk about aviation's various cultures, mostly at online and in-person conferences. And we'd like your input!
-JDK @jdkightly.bsky.social