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Product Review
New COPA Collection item – Brightline Pilot Flight Bag
By Kevin Psutka
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In our business there are several ideas for making our lives easier. Some really stand out while others may have limited use. When it comes to flight bags there are a number of options out there, and each of us has our own view of what works best for us. I was a bit sceptical when the BrightLine Pilot Flight Bag (www.brightlinebags.com) came to my attention because I had “old faithful;” a briefcase-like bag with pouches that seemed to work for me. Sure, I had to search for some items in it at times, but for the price, it did the trick. So, I welcomed the opportunity to beat-up the BrightLine Bag. |
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“ELECTIONS”
COPA election declared in B.C./Yukon, Southern Ont.
Director elections for the COPA Board have been declared in B.C./Yukon and Southern Ontario. Both regions each have four candidates nominated for three positions in Ontario and two positions in B.C./Yukon. In Quebec, the two director positions were won by acclamation.
Find out who the candidates are. Vote now.
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COPA Fly-in (convention) and AGM Summerside, PE - June 25th to 27th
Fly-In Registration Form
Pre-Registration Deadline is Friday June 11, 2010
No Refunds after June 1, 2010
Purchase both the Registration and Saturday Banquet before May 28, 2010 and your name will be entered into a draw for an Artex ME406 ELT, worth approx $1000.00 (US).
All prices include GST.
Regisration Includes:
Friday Meet & Greet: Featuring fresh steamed PEI mussels by Roy Ramsey
Saturday AGM and Awards Luncheon
Door Prizes
Book your Hotels early click here for a listing.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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The Guide to COPA For Kids, 4th edition, is now available.
March 5, 2010
It is revamped to highlight a number of requirements and procedures for conducting safe and enjoyable events as well as ensuring that the kids are entered into our logbook. Please review this document before your next event, and let’s make this year even more successful than 2009, during which we generated 1365 Junior Aviators.
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Vancouver Olympics Restrictions Update
March 4, 2010
by Kevin Psutka
Please see the attached communiqué from the federal government regarding their decision to relax airspace restrictions commencing 0800Z on 13 March. Essentially, the 30nm Olympic Rings, the Olympic Control Areas and the Sea To Sky Corridor restrictions will be eliminated but restrictions will remain in place for the Paralympic venues until 0800Z on 25 March. Please check the FIR NOTAMs for complete details.
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Renew your membership before May 1st and save
February 5, 2010
Ontario and British Columbia are in the final stages of harmonizing their provincial sales tax with the GST.
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Silver Wings Plan and Gold Wings Plan
2010 COPA Group Aviation Insurance Program
By Peter S. Ireland,
Marsh Canada Limited
Marsh Canada Limited (Marsh) is pleased to announce that we are scheduled to launch the 2010 Silver Wings online application and the Gold Wings online application on Nov. 19. 2009. In addition, you will be pleased to learn that:
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2010 COPA Group Aviation Insurance Program
Silver Wings Plan Helicopter Pilots and Helicopter Owners (version Française)
December 10th, 2009
For those COPA members who received their 2010 Silver Wings Plan renewal letter and/or their 2010 Silver Wings Plan policy documents and certificate letter from Marsh Canada Limited, please be advised that although Bodily Injury to a Passenger coverage is not available under the Silver Wings Plan:
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FAA Issues Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin CE-10-08 (Nov. 7, 2009): Zodiac CH601 XL
Further to the issuance of the FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB): CE-10-08, Zenith Aircraft Company recommends that owners follow the information contained in the SAIB.
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Supreme Court Considers Federal Jurisdiction (version Française)
By Kevin Psutka
15 October, 2009
COPA's long awaited day in court occurred on 14 October, when the Supreme Court of Canada heard arguments for and against the continuing concept that the federal government should have exclusive jurisdiction over aeronautics, and specifically the regulation of aerodromes.
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ELT Update: Clarifying what applies now
By Kevin Psutka
January 11, 2010
The draft amended regulation remains in the Minister of Transport's office.
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Keep Them Alive - Tune to 121.5 (version Française)
February 2, 2009
As of 1 February, 121.5 MHz is no longer being monitored by satellite. The revised regulations will permit a transition period for equipping with a new ELT. For aircraft that continue with the existing ELT during this period, monitoring by over-flying aircraft will be the only means of detecting a distress signal. For those aircraft owners who choose not to equip with new 406/121.5 ELTs immediately and do not carry another device such as a PLB, satellite phone or tracking device, over-flying aircraft will be the only means of getting a distress message out. Please help us get the message out by downloading the attached poster and placing them at Flying Clubs, Flight Schools and wherever they will get maximum exposure.
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SPOT 2 Personal Tracker? an improvement on a great idea
By Kevin Psutka
February 19, 2010
I was asked by the folks at SPOT to evaluate an upgraded unit that they call SPOT 2. I am a fan of SPOT.
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Discount on SPOT Tracking Service Available for COPA Members
(updated 9 December, 2009)
by Kevin Psutka
SPOT Personal Tracker www.findmespot.ca is a satellite-based reporting device that has several features for peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
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Will you have a place to land tomorrow?
These sponsoring companies are supporting your freedom to fly, show your appreciation by patronizing them.
Silver Sponsors
Scottsfield Airpark LTD, New Brunswick
Pontiac Airpark, Quebec, www.PontiacAirpark.com - 1-819-LOV-2FLY
Aircraft Spruce - www.aircraftspruce.com - Your Canadian source for building materials, avionics, headsets, pilot supplies and all other aviation products.
Belair Aviation - www.belairaviation.com - Specializing in selling and repairing floatplanes since 1965.
Bronze Sponsor
Peterson Refrigeration - Cochenour, Ontario, 1-807-662-2461
Photo courtesy Eric Dumigan
Donate to the Special Action Fund today
Given the considerable challenges we continue to face against our freedom to fly, we urge everyone to consider donating to the Special Action Fund. We have all benefited significantly from those who donated before us. Now it is time to ensure that we continue to be able to protect your freedom as well as the freedom of those who will follow us.
Click HYPERLINK " ../../non-members/SAF.htm" here for examples of how the Special Action Fund has been applied to date.
Downloadable COPA Special Action Fund Donation Form MS Word format > PDF Format
Click here to automatically donate to the Special Action Fund each month.
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AOPA Pilot subscription deal for COPA members
COPA and AOPA have once again teamed together to provide a great member benefit for COPA members.
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TC Recurency Exam
Private Pilot Canadian licences Extended