About our association
The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) is a federally registered not-for-profit association that provides information and advocacy services for Canadian pilots who fly for non-commercial purposes. COPA represents 12,000 members which ranks us as the largest aviation association of its kind in Canada.
The association is made-up of 200 COPA Flight chapters that organize events and that meet regularly across Canada.
Our mission: To Advance, Promote, and Preserve the Canadian Freedom to Fly
Our vision: We are the influential driving force for a safe and thriving general aviation community in Canada.
National scope, international reach
COPA is a member of the IAOPA (the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilots Association). This nonprofit federation is made up of 100 nongovernmental, national general aviation organizations and has existed since 1962.
Why members join
- COPA is the only association in Canada that advocates for General Aviation needs across the country. Without COPA, there would be no voice representing personal aviation issues at a national level.
- COPA is the only association for General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts alike. Whether you have a licence or not, whether you own an aircraft or not – what unites our community is a mutual passion for General Aviation.
Our history
COPA’s heritage is an important part of our identity as a community and the same mission that led to our organizations founding in 1952 guides us to this day as we continue to advance, promote, and preserve the Canadian freedom to fly.