Aviation Event Listings

Submitting Events

COPA regularly shares upcoming aviation-related events with our flying community. When reviewing events submitted to COPA, we prioritize promoting events that meet the following criteria:

  • The event is organized by one of our COPA Flight chapters
  • The event promotes and/or advances the interests of General Aviation
  • The event encourages a new generation of pilots and aviators

To list your upcoming aviation event, please fill out the following form. We kindly ask that submissions are provided at least 2-3 weeks in advance of your event.

Information for COPA Flights submitting an event:

  • All active COPA Flights must update their information yearly. Please click here if you need to update your status prior to planning an event. A printable PDF form, which can be filled out and e-mailed to the office at copa@copanational.org can be found here.
  • If your COPA Flight status is up-to-date, and you are planning on hosting an event, you need to request your Air Meet Insurance Certificate. Please make sure to fill out the insurance request section in the event submission form. If you require any assistance with submitting your event, please contact copa@copanational.org.

 

Upcoming General Aviation Events

WESTERN CANADA

British Columbia

  • COPA Flight 65 - Vernon:  Rust Remover
    Date: May 03-04, 2024 (May 03: dinner at 6 pm, May 04: registration starting at 8 am)
    Location: Vernon Airport (CYVK), 6210 Tronson Road, Vernon, BC V1H 1N5
    Description: The Vernon Flying Club, in conjunction with COPA Flight 65, is hosting a Rust Remover at the Vernon Airport (CYVK). The program has been approved by TC to meet two-year recurrent training requirements, and costs $35 including lunch. For those traveling, the Vernon Flying Club will host a dinner at 6 pm on Friday, May 3rd. Renew old friendships and make new ones! The charge for the dinner will be $10 per person.
    Contact: for more information, please contact Doug MacKinnon at (250) 306-6259 and cdmack74@gmail.com, or visit www.vernonflyingclub.org for more details
     
  • The Ninety-Nines International Conference & Career Expo
    Date: Jul. 3-7, 2024
    Location: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, 1133 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3T3
    Description: Join the 99's at the International Conference and Career Expo, organized and hosted by the West Canada Section of the Ninety-Nines. Register here by May 31.
    Contact: For more information please contact AKA Travel at 99s@akatravelteam.com or Cathy Prudhomme at cgprudhomme@gmail.com
     
  • Wings ‘n’ Wheels 2024 at Campbell River Airport (CYBL)
    Date: Jul. 14, 2024, 8 am – 3 pm
    Location: 2300 Airport Drive, Campbell River, British Columbia V9H 1T5
    Description: Static aircraft displays, classic cars (thank you North Island Cruisers!), entertainment, food trucks and meet the TeenFlight Campbell River students. Fly in or take the shuttle and make a day of it.Aircraft are welcome to arrive the day before and “camp under the wing”. Registration required for camping space by emailing hr@sealandaviation.com.
    Contact: For more information please email hr@sealandaviation.com or call 250-203-8045

Alberta

  • Westlock Flying Club (COPA Flight 139) Rust Remover
    Date: April 27, 2024 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Location: Westlock Airport (CES4), 59509 RR 260, Westlock, AB, T0G 0P0
    Description: Join COPA Flight 139 for a thorough session which qualifies for the two year recurrent training activity required for all Canadian pilots. Register by e-mailing Dan Charrios (see information below). Don't forget to bring your logbook for a stamp and signature! Price is $25 for members of the Westlock Flying Club, and $30 for non-members.
    Contact: for more information and to sign-up, please contact Dan Charrios at dan@syz.com or (780) 399-4708 or visit the flying club's website for more details.
     
  • Red Deer (COPA Flight 92) Drive-in and Fly-in Breakfast
    Date: May 5, 2024 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Location: Red Deer Regional Airport (CYQF), 3801 Airport Drive, Springbrook, AB, T4S 2E8
    Description: Red Deer Alberta Flying Club will be hosting a pancake breakfast, rain or shine. Everyone is welcome to drive in, fly in and join for this annual event. Tickets are for $20 (adults), $10 (kids under 12), and $40 for families. Expect to see the famous Buffalo Airways DC3 on display and to possibly see them perform an engine run-up on it during the breakfast. ATC - 118.5 ATIS 124.0 GND 121.9
    Contact: for more information, please contact Abe Derksen at theplanecompany182@gmail.com or (403) 872-1782
     
  • COPA Flight 171 - Medicine Hat: 2nd Saturday Fly-In Breakfast at Medicine Hat Airport (CYXH)
    Date: May 11, 8:30am – 11:30am
    Location: COPA 171 Hangar at Medicine Hat Airport (CYXH), Medicine Hat Airport, Alberta T1A 5G4
    Description: Gas City Aviators hosts a Fly-in Breakfast on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Medicine Hat, AB (CYXH). 08:30-11:30hrs at the Gas City Aviators COPA 171 Hangar. Pancakes, eggs, sausage and coffee or juice for $10. FUEL DISCOUNTS for fly-in attendees.
    Contact: for more information, please visit GasCityAviators.ca or contact Melvin Reister at (403) 952-7888 and melvin.reister@telus.net
     
  • Rocky Mountain Flyers Association (COPA Flight 223) Mother's Day Breakfast at Sundre Airport (CFN7)
    Date: May 12, 8am – 12pm
    Location: Sundre Airport, RR #55, Sundre, Alberta, T0M 1X0
    Description: Pancake breakfast at the Sundre Airport (CFN7) in celebration of Mother's Day. Everyone welcome!
    Contact: for more information, please contact Glen Bradley at (403) 636-1488 and glenbradley@hotmail.com
     
  • Alberta Air Tours (COPA Flight 220) Joins YQL Aviation Day
    Date: May 25, 2024, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Location: Lethbridge Airport (CYQL) from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, High River Airport (CEN4) 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Description: The day begins in Lethbridge alongside the YQL Aviation Day Event, all part of the mission to support and inspire general aviation throughout Alberta! For those flying in the night before, there are hotel discount codes you can use; these hotels are close together making it easier to arrange a shuttle to take everyone to the airport in time for breakfast. Registration required (see link below)
    Registration: limited space available, please register through the following link.
    Contact: for more information, please contact Dina Jammaz at djammaz@hotmail.com or visit the Alberta Air Tours website
     
  • Camrose Flying Club (COPA Flight 137) 65th Annual Fly-in Breakfast
    Date: May 26, 2024 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Location: Camrose Airport (CEQ3), Camrose, AB., T4V 1X4
    Description: Hearty Western Breakfast served from 0700h to 1200h. All you can eat for $15.00 per person. Free picture of your aircraft on short final will be sent to all pilots.
    Contact: for more information, please contact Barry Graham at grahamb@cable-lynx.net or (780) 608-7004
     
  • Iron Creek Flying Club (COPA Flight 157) Airplanes and Accuracy
    Date: Jul. 06, 2024 4 pm - 10 pm
    Location: Castor Airport (CER2), Castor, AB, T0C 0X0
    Description: Join the Iron Creek Flying Club for an amazing summer event.  Beef meal by donation to STARS.  Trap shooting available at adjacent Castor Trap Club with prizes for best and worst round of 25 targets. Event open to public and airplane camping available at airport.
    Contact: for more information, please contact Brent Heidecker at bcdk95@outlook.com or (403) 578-8444

Saskatchewan

  • Regina (COPA Flight 4) April Coffee & Donut Fly-in
    Date: Apr. 27, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    Location: SOS Avionics hangar, Apron 3 (CYQR), 5025 Tiger Moth Lane, Regina, SK, S4W 1B4
    Description: Similar to last year's Fools Fly-in, an event to start the 2024 flying season. Everyone welcome!
    Contact: for more information, please contact George Costella at g.d.costella@sasktel.net or (306) 533-6380

Manitoba

  • Russell Flying Club (COPA Flight 138) Pancake Breakfast
    Date: Jul. 28, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    LocationRussell Regional Airport (CJW5), Russell, Manitoba, R0J 1W0
    Description: Russell Flying Club (COPA Flight 138) will host a pancake breakfast, beginning at 8AM. CJW5 is 4000ft, paved runway with avgas and JetA available. 
    Contact: for more information, please contact Richard Wileman at wrwile@gmail.com or (204) 773-6634

Northwest Territories

  • Northwest Territories Flying Association (COPA Flight 108) 2024 Rust Remover
    Date: May 25, 08:45 AM - 3:00 PM
    Location: Yellowknife Historical Museum, Ingraham Trail, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 3T4
    Description: Rust Remover hosted by Northwest Territories Flying Association (COPA Flight 108). Approved by Transport Canada as meeting 24-month recurrency requirement of CARS 421.05(2)(c).  Presentations will include general aviation safety and airworthiness topics, YZF control zone operations, and buying and selling private aircraft.  Free for NWTFA members. $40 for non-members. Advance online registration required.
    Link: Click here to register for event.
    Contact: for more information, please contact Kevin Brezinski at flyingnwt@gmail.com or (867) 920-7606

CENTRAL CANADA

Ontario

  • Apex Aircraft Seminar - Electric Evolution of Flight
    Date: Apr. 20, 9:30am
    Location: CYKF Flite Line Hangar, 4881 Fountain St N #1, Breslau, ON N0B 1M0
    Description: Join Apex Aircraft for a day filled with seminars and discussion on the electric evolution of flight. Keynote speakers Dave Williams and Suzanne Kearns. Ticket price for this event is $50, and all proceeds go to support Hope Air's mission.
    Contact: for more information and to register, please visit the event registration page.
     
  • Hawkesbury (COPA Flight 131) Safety Seminar
    Date: Apr. 23, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
    Location: Royal Canadian Legion BR 472, 152 Nelson Street East, Hawkesbury, ON, K6A 1L8
    Description: The Hawkesbury Flying Club (COPA Flight 131) is hosting a pilot flight safety seminar on Tuesday, April 23rd. This seminar will feature a presentation by an Aviation Safety Inspector from Transport Canada. It is open to all pilots and aircraft owners and will provide credit for the bi-annual recurrent training requirement. No advance registration required.
    Contact: for more information, contact Steve Farnworth at hawkesburyflyingclub@gmail.com or (613) 678-0325.
     
  • COPA Flight 53’s Fly-in BBQ
    Date: May 04, 2024, 10am-6pm (Rain Date: May 05, 2024)
    Location: Stirling Airport (CPJ5), 1092 Airport Road, Stirling, Ontario K0K 3E0
    Description: please join COPA Flight 53 and the Oak Hills Flying Club for our annual fly-in and BBQ at CPJ5. Local BBQ food trailer “Buckeye BBQ” will be on site serving up amazing Ribs and other great meals! Pilots are welcome earlier, but BBQ will start at 10.
    Contact: for more information, contact Rich MacEwen at ohfc1964@gmail.com
    Linkstirlingairport.ca/events-news
     
  • 2024 Careers in Aviation Expo
    Date: May 04, 2024, 9am – 3:30pm
    Location: Porter Hanger, Ottawa Airport, 280 Convair Private, Ottawa, ON, K1V2E5
    Description: Access to dozens of exhibiting companies and organizations focused on hiring and inspiring a new generation of aviation professionals. COPA members can use promo code FLYER10 for 10% off registration. 
    Contact: for more information and to register for the expo, visit the Careers in Aviation event page.
     
  • Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport 2024 Fly-in to Spring
    Date: May 04, 2024, 10am – 3pm
    Location: Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport (CND4), 1168 Stanhope Airport Road, Algonquin Highlands, Ontario, K0M 1S0
    Description: The Stanhope Municipal Airport Advisory Committee is hosting a spring fly-in that’s sure to have something for everyone. Airplane and helicopter rides will be available for those who’d like to see the budding forests from above! Join us for special displays of Antique & Classic Aircraft, Food & Drink, special vehicles. Fun for the whole family. 
    Contact: for more information, please contact the Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport at (705) 754-2611.
     
  • COPA Flight 23 (North Bay) CPE6 Spring Fly-In
    Date: May 11, 9am-4pm 
    Location: Sundridge/South River Airport (CPE6), 521 Airport Rd., South River, ON P0A1X0
    Description: Join COPA Flight 23 (North Bay) for the CPE6 (Sundridge/South River) Spring Fly-In. Fly, Drive, Bike, or Walk. Complimentary pancakes and coffee for all attendees from 9am till noon.
    Contact: for more information, contact Gary Blanchett at srsflyingclub@gmail.com
     
  • COPA Flight 203 (Chatham-Kent YCK) BBQ Fundraiser for Hope Air
    Date: May 11, 9am-1pm
    Location: Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport (CYCK), 8528 Fourteenth Line, Merlin, Ontario N0P 1W0
    Description: COPA 203 (CYCK) will be hosting a BBQ and their annual Safety Seminar on May 11, 2024 to raise funds for Hope Air.
    Contact: for more information, contact Marion Smith at msmith@Z3Aviation.com
     
  • Rideau Lakes Flying Club (COPA Flight 56) Spring Fling Fly-In
    Date: May 18, 9am-1pm (rain date May 19, 2024)
    Location: Westport/Rideau Lakes Airport (CRL2), 9985 Perth Road, Westport, ON, K0G 1X0
    Description: Annual spring fly-in / drive-in breakfast hosted by the Rideau Lakes Flying Club. Breakfast is served from 10 am until noon for a donation to the club. Come join for a great introduction to the summer near the fabulous town of Westport, Ontario. View the planes in the morning and enjoy the town in the afternoon. Runway 07/25, 3118' Com. 123.2. Please read NOTAMs prior to departure. 
    Contact: for more information, contact Mike Miles at (613) 276-6276 or drmikemiles@gmail.com
     
  • Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre “Girls CAN Fly” event
    Date: May 25, 2024, 10am – 4pm
    Location: Region of Waterloo International Airport, Breslau, ON, N0B 1M0
    Description: This free educational event, supported by COPA Flight 26 BRESLAU FLYERS KITCHENER WATERLOO promotes women in aviation and offers free flights for girls aged 8 to 18 years. The event also features exhibitors from the industry who provide an interactive and engaging experience for attendees of all ages. Flight registration will open in April.
    Contact: for more information, please visit the event page on WWFC website.
     
  • Perth County Flying Club Annual Fly/Drive - in Breakfast
    Date: June 02, 2024, 08am – 12pm
    Location: Stratford Municipal Airport (CYSA), 3022 Line 40 Perth East, RR #1, Stratford, ON, N5A 6S2
    Description: Pancakes & peameal bacon, local maple syrup, coffee, tea, juice, and more! Donations accepted, with proceeds going to the Stratford General Hospital Foundation.
    Contact: for more information, please contact Bill Verellen at (519) 301-4309 or billverellen@gmail.com.
     
  • A Great Day To Fly A Poker Run
    Date: Jun 8, 2024 8:30AM - 2:00PM
    Location: Edenvale Airport (CNV8), 5195 Highway 26E, RR#2, Stayner ON, ON, L0M 1S0 (check www.firstcanadian99s.com for further details and airport listings)
    Description: Check-in at 5 different designated airports and earn a new card at each check-in for a chance to win awesome prize packages! After registering at the first designated airport, fly to another four listed in no particular order. The dealer at each airport will either deal you a card, or you may choose a card, and then the dealer will stamp and initial your official Poker Hand sheet. Each airport has a different stamp. Return to the final destination (Terminus) airport by the specified time. Participants can play more than one hand, and can fly hands for someone else. Play hands for friends, they do not have to be with you in the plane! NO LIMIT to the number of hands you can play!
    Contact: visit www.firstcanadian99s.com for further details and airport listings. Listing will be posted by end of April. For more information, contact Robin Hadfield at robin@firstcanadian99s.com 
     
  • Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport 2024 Mid-Summer Fly-in
    Date: Jul. 13, 2024, 10am – 3pm
    Location: Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport (CND4), 1168 Stanhope Airport Road, Algonquin Highlands, Ontario, K0M 1S0
    Description: The Stanhope Municipal Airport Advisory Committee is hosting a fly-in event with many exhibits of interest to the general public. Food vendors on-site along with static displays.
    Contact: for more information, please contact the Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport at (705) 754-2611.
     
  • Rideau Lakes Flying Club (COPA Flight 56) Ultralight-focused Fly-in​​​​
    Date: July 20, 9am-1pm (rain date July 21, 2024)
    Location: Westport/Rideau Lakes Airport (CRL2), 9985 Perth Road, Westport, ON, K0G 1X0
    Description: Third annual ultralight-focused fly-in at Westport. This event is to give ultralight and other interested flyers in our area a chance to fly together, enjoy the field and the town, and give all visitors to the day the chance to see many models of ultralights up-close. All GA aircraft welcome! The event opens at 09:00 and hamburgers and salad will be available from 10:00 – 12:00 for a donation.
    Contact: for more information, contact Mike Miles at (613) 276-6276 or drmikemiles@gmail.com
     
  • Iroquois Airport (CNP7) 56th Fly-in Breakfast
    Date: July 21, 2024 7:30AM - 11:30AM
    Location: Iroquois Airport (CNP7), 42 Adair Drive, Iroquois, ON, K0E 1K0
    Description: Free aircraft camping sites available for those arriving the day before. Breakfast served for $12 (free for children under 10). 2000 ft. paved runway 24 – 06, floatplane dock near the airport. All circuits over the river: right-hand 06, left-hand 24. Unicom on 122.8 MHz.
    Contact: for more information, contact John Ross at jdross35@aol.com or (613) 657-1646.
     
  • Deep River Summerfest - Deep River/Rolph Airport (CPH2)
    Date: August 02-05, 2024
    Location: 72 Rolph Airstrip Ln, Deep River, ON K0J 1P0 (Festival Site: Downtown Deep River)
    Description: The Deep River Summerfest is a family friendly festival held every two years. This year a fly-in and an optional under the wing camping event is organized at CPH2 during the festival's weekend. Pilots and passengers are encouraged to join for a weekend of family fun. Free festival site admission (value of $20) for the first few pilots and passengers arriving by air. Please pre-register your aircraft ahead of time to support our event planning efforts.
    Contact: for more information, contact Tobias Achtzehn at tobiascph2@gmail.com or (613) 281-1162. More information about the event can be found on www.summerfest.ca.
     
  • Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport 21st Fly-in & Drive-in
    Date: Sep. 07, 2024 10AM - 3PM
    Location: Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport (CNK4), 97 Airport Rd, Seguin, ON, P2A 2W8
    Description: Fun for the whole family. Planes, cars, food, games, vendors, local talent and much more!
    Contact: for more information, contact Hilary Metcalfe at admin@flyparrysound.ca or (705) 378-2897.
     
  • Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport 2024 Fall Colours Fly-In/Drive-In
    Date: Sep. 28, 2024, 10am – 3pm
    Location: Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport (CND4), 1168 Stanhope Airport Road, Algonquin Highlands, Ontario, K0M 1S0
    Description: The Stanhope Municipal Airport Advisory Committee is hosting a fly-in event with food vendors on site with other static displays for the public. Classic cars will also be on display.
    Contact: for more information, please contact the Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport at (705) 754-2611.

Quebec

  • Underwater Egress Training - Emergency Training Program by Aero-Formatech
    Date: May 11, 2024, 9 am - 11 am (other dates available, please view link below)
    Location: 88 Rue Jean-Guyon, Blainville, QC J7C 3W1
    Description: Aviation safety is an approach aimed at preventing accidents and incidents in the aviation industry. As a Canadian leader in Cabin Safety Emergency Training since 1992, Aero-Formatech® is proud to support the aeronautical industry with this Emergency Training Program. The content of this program is as per Advisory Circular (AC) No.700-056 from Transport Canada, Civil Aviation, Standards Branch – March 2, 2021 and TP-2228E-18.
    Contact: For more information, e-mail Aero-Formatech at info@aeroformatech.com or visit their website to register and explore other events.
     

Ongoing:

  • Monday Night BBQ’s (CYCK) with COPA Flight 203 
    Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/copayck.
    Location: The BBQ’s are held at CYCK, 8528 14th line, Merlin, ON
    Registration in advance is not necessary.
  • COPA Flight 70’s Monthly Meetings at CYOO
    Link: Presenter’s detail found at COPA70.com.
    Location: 420 Wing RCAFA, Oshawa 1000 Stevenson Rd. N., Oshawa, On L1J5P5.

ATLANTIC CANADA

New Brunswick

  • Miramichi (COPA Flight 39) Aviation Day at Miramichi Airport
    Date: May 11, 2024 9 AM - 3 PM (Rain date: May 12, 2024)
    Location: Miramichi Airport (CYCH), 50 Airport Drive, Miramichi, NB, E1N 3A7
    Description: Join COPA Flight 39 - Miramichi in cooperation with Anglophone School District – North, for their third “Aviation Discovery Day” at the Miramichi Airport. Event open to the public with no registration required! There will be static displays (COPA groups from the Maritimes are invited), the Aviation Museum will be open, there will be air terminal tours, CASARA is invited, and we are in communication with Forest Protection Ltd to send over an Air Tractor and one of their spotters again this year. Robo Cop, Ironman and other Marvel characters will be there again this year for the kids.
    Contact: For more information, please contact Bob Gillis at rgillis@rogers.com or (506) 627-6017

Nova Scotia

  • No upcoming events at this time

Prince Edward Island

  • No upcoming events at this time

Newfoundland and Labrador

  • No upcoming events at this time

DISCOVER AVIATION EVENTS

  • Russell Flying Club (COPA Flight 138) Discover Aviation Day
    Date: Apr 20, 2024 8:00AM - 12:00PM
    Location: Russell Regional Airport (CJW5), Russell, Manitoba, R0J 1W0
    Description: Join the Russell Flying Club and be "pilot for a day"! Offering flights to youths aged 8-17.
    Registration: Preferred prior to the day of the event. Please see contact information below.
    Contact: For more information, contact Richard Wileman at wrwile@gmail.com or (204) 773-6634

 

  • Iron Creek Flying Club (COPA Flight 157) Discover Aviation Day
    Date: Apr 27, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM
    Location: Killam/Sedgewick Airport (CEK6), 44271 Range Rd 131, Killam, AB, T0B 4C0
    Description: Kids aged 8-17 have the opportunity to experience flight in a small aircraft on April 27, 2024.
    Registration: Registration required and spots are limited. Please click here to register
    Contact: For more information, contact Doug Lindseth at icflyingclub@gmail.com or (780) 608-5413

 

  • Innisfail Flying Club (COPA Flight 130) Discover Aviation Day
    Date: May 25, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM (Rain Date: May 26, 2024)
    Location: Innisfail/Big Bend Airport (CEM4), 1041 HWY 54 Red Deer County, AB, T4G 0H6
    Description: Kids aged 8-17 have the opportunity to experience flight. Registration required
    Registration: Registration required and spots are limited. Please click here to register
    Contact: For more information, contact Rob Jaap at president@innisfailflyingclub.ca or (403) 396-5720

 

  • PEI Flying Association - Charlottetown (COPA Flight 57) Discover Aviation Day
    Date: June 08, 2024 9:30AM - 2:30PM
    Location: Charlottetown Airport (CYYG), 254 Brackley Pt Rd, Charlottetown, PEI, C1B 1W3
    Registration: Registration required. Link to be shared soon.
    Contact: For more information, contact Barry Martin at bmartin@islandtelecom.com or (902) 626-5882

 

  • Squamish Flying Club (COPA Flight 209) Discover Aviation Day
    Date: June 15, 2024 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
    Location: Squamish Airport (CYSE), 46021 Government Rd., Squamish, BC, V0N 1H0
    Description: The Squamish Flying Club and Squamish airport community are joining to share the joy and the utility of aviation through static displays, talks, activities, and complimentary discovery flights for those aged 8-18 years. Food will be available for purchase on-site or bring your own for an airport picnic.
    Registration: Registration required. Link to be shared soon.
    Contact: For more information, contact Mitch Drzymala at mitch.drzymala@gmail.com or (604) 848-8642

 

  • Vernon Flying Club (COPA Flight 65) Discover Aviation Day
    Date: June 22, 2024 8:00AM - 1:00PM (Rain date June 23, 2024)
    Location: Vernon Regional Airport (CYVK), 6210 Tronson Road, Vernon, BC, V1H 1N5
    Description: Discover the wonders of powered flight with a free introductory flight courtesy of the members of COPA Flight #65 and the Vernon Flying Club. Free to all Junior Aviators aged 8-20.
    Registration: Registration required (will be via Eventbrite and will open approximately 30 days prior to the event).
    Contact: For more information, contact Rob McDicken at disc.av.vernon@gmail.com or (250) 306-0526 or visit the club's Facebook page.

 

  • Welland (COPA Flight 149) Discover Aviation Day
    Date: August 17, 2024 10:00AM - 4:00PM (Rain Date: August 18, 2024)
    Location: Naiagra Central Dorthy Rungleing Airport (CNQ3), 435 River Rd., Fenwick, ON, L0S 1C0
    Description: Introducing 100 youth to the wonders of aviation at Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport (CNQ3). Participants must register in advance (see link below)
    Registration: Click here to register and fill out the waiver form.
    Contact: For more information, contact Doug Reilly at DougatCOPA149@gmail.com or (416) 258-9150

 

  • Breslau Flyers Association Kitchener Waterloo (COPA Flight 26) Discover Aviation Day
    Date: September 7, 2024 10:00AM - 4:00PM (Rain Date: September 08, 2024)
    Location: Region of Waterloo International Airport (CYKF), 4881 Fountain St N #1, Breslau, ON, N0B 1M0
    Registration: Registration required. Link to be shared soon. Visit copaflight26.com for updates.
    Contact: For more information, contact Derek Hammond at derek@fliteline.ca or (226) 535-3061

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

  • Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo
    Date: April 9-14, 2024
    Location: Lakeland, Florida
    Details: Save the date for one of one of the world’s best aviation events in the world as it prepares to celebrate its 49th anniversary. Please contact COPA member services for special deals for COPA attendees at Sun ‘n Fun 2024
    Link: for tickets and more information, please visit https://flysnf.org
  • EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024
    Date: July 22-28, 2024
    Location: EAA AirVenture Grounds & Expo Hangers, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
    Details: One of the world’s largest aviation exhibitions. More details to follow
    Link: https://www.eaa.org/airventure