Events on the Horizon

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 180 - Alaska Highway Flyers 5th Annual Charlie Lake Ice Fly-In
    Date: March 08-09, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Location: Charlie Lake, BC, V0C 1H0
    Description: COPA Flight 180 is proud to host its fifth annual Charlie Lake Ice Fly-In and annual seniors fundraiser at their rustic cabin property on Charlie Lake. Fuel Discounts available at CYXJ FOB Executive Flight to participants with proof of attendance. Food and beverages available by donation, all ages welcome!
    Contact: for more information on runway headings, strip condition, and other general information, please contact Harvey Epp at 778-256-3305 or Kristie Mayer at 250-321-8608.


Alberta

  • COPA Flight 171 - Gas City Aviators 2nd Saturday Breakfast Fly-In at CYXH
    Date: February 08, 2025, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    Location: COPA 171 Hangar, Medicine Hat Airport (CYXH), Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 5G4
    Description: COPA Flight 171 hosts a Fly-in breakfast on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Medicine Hat, AB (CYXH). Pancakes, eggs, sausage and coffee or juice for $10. FUEL DISCOUNTS for fly-in attendees.
    Contact: for more information contact Melvin Reister at (403) 952-7888 or melvin.reister@telus.net, or visit GasCityAviators.ca for more information.

  • COPA Flight 165 - Lac la Biche Flying Club Annual Ice Fly-In
    Date: March 01-02, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Location: Lac la Biche, AB, T0A 2C0
    DescriptionWe have a well marked runway with Marshall’s to guide you on the apron to park your airplane. We have Complimentary hot meal and hot beverages with a campfire. Fly in at your own risk.
    Contact: for more information contact Dale Gauthier at dale@dalegauthier.com, or visit laclabicheflyingclub.ca for more information.


Saskatchewan

  • No upcoming events at this time. Register your upcoming event here.

Manitoba

  • No upcoming events at this time. Register your upcoming event here.

Northwest Territories

  • No upcoming events at this time. Register your upcoming event here.


Yukon

  • No upcoming events at this time. Register your upcoming event here.

CENTRAL CANADA

Ontario

  • COPA Flight 73 - Huronia Annual Winter Ski/Fly-in
    Date: February 15, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    Location: Huronia Regional Airport (CYEE), 20 Ed Connelly Dr., Tiny, ON, L0L 2J0
    Description: A ski or wheel fly-in, all welcome! Chili and hot coffee available. Ski runway just west of 16/34.
    Contact: for more information contact William Snelgrove at bill@billsnelgrove.com
     
  • COPA Flight 131 - Hawkesbury Flying Club Ski Fun/Fly-in
    Date: February 23, 2025, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    Location: East Hawkesbury Airport (CPG5), 3435 County Rd 17, Hawkesbury, ON, K6A 2R2
    Description: Fly-in or drive-in to enjoy "chef" Stephen Farnworth's excellent Sloppy Joes! No rain (snow) date.
    Contact: for more information contact Jacques Des Becquets at jacques.desbecquets@gmail.com

Quebec

  • No upcoming events at this time. Register your upcoming event here

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

  • No upcoming events at this time. Register your upcoming event here.


Nova Scotia

  • No upcoming events at this time. Register your upcoming event here.

Prince Edward Island

  • No upcoming events at this time. Register your upcoming event here.

Newfoundland and Labrador

  • No upcoming events at this time. Register your upcoming event here.

DISCOVER AVIATION EVENTS

  • COPA Flight 23 - North Bay Discover Aviation Day
    Date:
    June 07-08, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    LocationNorth Bay/Jack Garland Airport (CYYB), 30 Roundel Rd, North Bay, ON, P1C 0B8
    RegistrationRegistration required. Information on how to register will be available closer to the event date

Interested in offering a personal discovery flight under the Discover Aviation program? Introduce someone you know to the world of flight! Register your introductory flight here

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