Events on the Horizon

ALBERTA

COPA Flight 139- Westlock Flying Club Recurrent Training Program (Rust Remover)
Date and Time: 9 May 2026, 10:00am-3:00pm 
Location: 59510 Range Rd 260(CES4),Westlock, AB, T7P 2G1
Event description: Join us on May 9, 2026 for our biennial Rust Remover. This qualifies as a Pilot Recurrent Training Program under CAR 421.05(2)(c) for your 2 year currency renewal. Presenters include specialist from Nav Canada, Transport Canada, Environment Canada and more .The cost is $35, and includes lunch.
Note:Registration is not required but highly recommended; contact Dan Charrois dan@syz.com  or call (780) 399-4708 for more details. 

COPA Flight 191- Vegreville Flying Club’s Annual Fly In Pancake Breakfast
Date and Time: 14 June 2026, 8:00am-11:00am 
Location: Vegreville Regional Airport(CEV3 )52321 RR 144, AB, T9C1V8
Event description: Join us for the Vegreville Flying Club’s Annual Fly-In Pancake Breakfast — enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast served on-site.
Note:Registration is required; contact Jordan Stefaniuk by email or call (780) 603-1634 for more details. Additional information can be found here.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

COPA Flight 65- Vernon Flying Club
Date and Time: 9 May 2026, 8:00am-4:00pm 
Location:  6210 Tronson Road(CYVK), Coldstream, Vernon, BC, V1H 1N5
Event Description:  Join COPA Flight 65 for a TC approved Rust Remover training session.Attendance is limited to 50 participants, on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
Note:  Registration is required to secure your spot in the training. Please send an e‑transfer of $40 to flyingclubvernon@gmail.com. Kindly note attendance is limited to 50 individuals. For more information contact Art Ratte email, call (250) 306-1510

SASKATCHEWAN

COPA Flight 182- Rust Remover
Date and Time: 11 April 2026, 10:00am-1:30pm 
Location:  206 Bemister Ave E,Melfort, SK, S0E 1A0
Event Description:  Join COPA Flight 65 for a TC approved Rust Remover training session. For mor details on registration and event details, please visit the EventBrite Page
Note:Registration is through EventBrite page. For more information contact Riley Fitzsimmons via email or call (306) 229-3599

Ongoing:

• Weekly Saturday Breakfast with COPA Flight 24
  Link: https://lethbridgesportflyers.com/
  Location: Smitty's Restaurant, 2053 Mayor Magrath Drive South. Gathering occurs every week at same location, for more information email LSF24@shaw.ca
  Time: 7:30am-10am MT
  Registration is not necessary.

MARCH
COPA Flight 44- Surviving CO Poisoning while Airborne Seminar
Date and Time: 25 March  2026, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Location: Online webinar
Event description:COPA Flight 44 welcomes certified flight instructor Dan Bass, who will share his remarkable survival story after losing consciousness from carbon monoxide poisoning during a 2017 flight to Thunder Bay and crash‑landing in a farmer’s field. Drawing on his experience “cheating death,” Dan will highlight key lessons and simple precautions every pilot should know to prevent CO exposure in the cockpit. A lifelong aviator with over 2,500 flight hours, Dan operates Mec‑Pro Mfg in Winona, Minnesota, and continues to fly actively while upgrading his Mooney M20K.
Note: Registration is not required. Join zoom meeting using this link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83832615381?pwd=8YCxdoA6H6caSpamP5B7fz6yP7IZmg.1
Meeting ID: 838 3261 5381 Passcode:109507 
Please contact Erica Peterson for any questions via email epeterson@protonmail.com

MAY

COPA Flight 53-BBQ & Fly-in
Date and Time: 2 May  2026, 10:00am -2:00pm
Location: 1092 Airport Road(CPJ5), Stirling, ONT, K0K3E0
Event description:Join us for the COPA Flight 53 BBQ & Fly-In, a welcoming gathering for pilots, members, and aviation enthusiasts to enjoy great food and community. The event will take place rain or shine, so come ready for a great time no matter the weather.
Note:  Please contact Randy Kerr via email or call (613) 969-5677 if you have any questions. 

COPA Flight 23-Prefly Fly-In
Date and Time: 9 May  2026, 9:00am -2:00pm
Location: 527 Airport Rd(CPE6),South River, ON, P0A1X0
Event description:COPA Flight 23 invites you to attend our Spring Fly‑In. Fly or drive to CPE6 and enjoy complimentary coffee and pancakes served from 09:00 to 14:00. We look forward to welcoming all guests and fellow aviators.
Note:  Please contact Gary Blanchett via email or call (705) 386-0547 if you have any questions. 

Haliburton/Stanhope Fly-In to Spring
Date and Time: 23 May  2026, 10:00am -3:00pm
Location: 1168 Stanhope Airport Rd(CND4), Algonquin Highlands, Ontario, K0M 1S0
Event description:This year's spring fly-in will feature food vendors, live music, an array of unique aircraft and classic cars and of course, plane and helicopter rides!
Note: Registration is not required. Please contact Kaylee Francis-Carroll via email or call (705) 489-2379 if you have any questions. For more details, please visit the event page.

JUNE
COPA Flight 73-School Hangar Information Session
Date and Time: 1 June 2026, 9:30am -12:30pm
Location: 20 Ed Connelly Dr(CYEE), Tiny Twp, ON, L0L2J0
Event description:COPA Flight 73 is hosting a hangar tour and aviation information session designed to support the Grade Six transportation curriculum. Students will have the opportunity to explore aircraft up close and learn how aviation fits into Canada’s broader transportation system.
Note: Registration is required. Please contact Grant Lloyd  via email or call (705) 721-3422 if you have any questions. 

Poker Run First Canadian Chapter Ninety Nines
Date and Time: 6 June 2026, 9:00am -3:00pm
Location: Edenvale Airport(CNV8), 5195 Highway 26E, Stayner, ON, L0M 1S0
Event description:Fly to three or more participating airports (Oshawa, Lindsay, Midland, Collingwood, Brampton, Brantford, or Edenvale) to collect your cards, then hand them in at the Terminus at Edenvale Airport. Enjoy food provided by the Edenvale Classic Aircraft Association and get ready for fabulous prizes, with hands priced at $5 each, 5 for $30, or 10 for $50.
Note: Registration is not required. Please contact Mary Norman via email or call (705) 477-4706 if you have any questions. 

COPA Flight 224- Grand River Executive Airport Fly-In
Date and Time: 13 June 2026, 10:00am -3:00pm
Location: 400 Stoney Creek Road(CPP6),York, ON, N0A 1R0
Event description:Join us at Grand River Executive Airport, home of Near North Aviation - for an unforgettable Fly-In! Hit the skies, grab a bite, and enjoy live music in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Bring the kids, we've got them covered! We can't wait to welcome you and show off our brand new facilities.
Note: Please contact Garret Bannerman-Maxwell via email or call (905) 679-5577 if you have any questions. 

COPA Flight 124- Annual Burger and Banger Fest- COBDEN
Date and Time: 14 June 2026, 10:00am -2:00pm
Location: Bruce McPhail Airfield(CFP4 - CFS) 1426 Olmstead Jeffery Lake Rd, Cobden, Ontario, K8H 2W8
Event description:The Champlain Flying Club in Cobden will be hosting its annual Fly‑In/Drive‑In Burger and Banger Fest and Open House at the airfield. Enjoy great food, plenty of parking for both aircraft and cars, and the option for overnight pilot camping. Cost: $10
Note: Please contact Randy Kemp via email or call (613) 687-8194 if you have any questions. 

AUGUST

COPA Flight 7- Sarnia Ontario Aviation Rally(SOAR)
Date and Time: 8 August 2026, 8:30am -3:00pm
Location:  Sarnia - Chris Hadfield Airport(CYZR), 1500 Airport Road, Sarnia, ON, N7W 1B6
Event description: Join COPA Flight 7 in Sarnia for a celebration of aviation in memory of Roger and Elanor Hadfield, featuring under‑the‑wing camping, book signings by Chris Hadfield, Timmermans Legends of Flight, Canadian Aviation Museum’s Harvard, Chipmunk rides, and more.
Note: Register in advance to receive a $25 fuel gift card, a swag kit from Sarnia Lambton Tourism, a complimentary aircraft photo on short final, entry into the People’s Choice Awards, and free coffee and refreshments courtesy of Lost Aviator Coffee. For more details or enquiries contact Glen Fenwick, call (519) 331-4536 or email

COPA Flight 70-North Port Seagrave Annual Ski/Wheel Fly-In
Date and Time: 15th August 2026, 9:00am -3:00pm
Location: 2290 Clements Road, Seagrave(CNP4), Ontario, L0C 1G0
Event description: Enjoy barbecue breakfast and lunch, with camping available for fly‑in pilots, their passengers, and COPA Flight 70 members. General public admission is $10 for adults 19+, while kids 18 and under enter free, and there will be a bouncy castle for children. Visitors can also book a ride in a WWII Tiger Moth, with a $350 donation required. Come enjoy a great weekend of flying, food, and family fun!
Note: Registration is not required. Please contact Rick Nidha via email or call (416) 949-2042 if you have any questions. For more details, please visit the event page.

SEPTEMBER
Haliburton/Stanhope Fall Colours Fly-In
Date and Time: 26 September  2026, 10:00am -3:00pm
Location: 1168 Stanhope Airport Rd(CND4), Algonquin Highlands, Ontario, K0M 1S0
Event description:Take in the famous Haliburton Highlands fall colours by air, see vintage automobiles and aircraft, model planes and more! Bring the entire family to this fun-filled fall event.
Note: Registration is not required. Please contact Kaylee Francis-Carroll via email or call (705) 489-2379 if you have any questions. For more details, please visit the event page.

QUEBEC

JUIN
COPA Flight 37-Vol du Phoenix
Date and Time: 2-4th Juin 2026, 9:00am -3:00pm
Location: Aéroport de Sherbrooke, 900, chemin de l'Aéroport, Cookshire-Eaton, Québec, Cookshire-Eaton
Event description: Pour la quatrième année, Les Faucheurs de Marguerites organisent une journée spécialement dédiée aux personnes vivant avec un trouble du spectre de l’autisme à l’aéroport de Sherbrooke. Cette journée inclusive et conviviale vise à offrir une expérience agréable dans un environnement adapté et accueillant. Au programme : dîner hot-dog, musique, animation avec un clown, visites des installations, tours d’avion ainsi que des promenades en véhicule tout‑terrain. L’événement se déroulera lors d’une seule journée parmi les 2, 3 ou 4 juin, selon celle offrant les meilleures prévisions météorologiques.
Note: L’inscription n’est pas requise. Veuillez communiquer avec Real Paquette par courriel ou appeler le (819) 577-5238 si vous avez des questions.

AOUT
COPA Flight 37-Les Faucheurs de Marguerites
Date and Time: 22 Aout 2026, 8:00am -11:00pm
Location: Aéroport de Sherbrooke, 900, chemin de l'Aéroport, Cookshire-Eaton, Québec, Cookshire-Eaton
Event description: Nous invitons la communauté d'aviateurs à notre RVA organisé par Les Faucheurs de Marguerites du Québec et le Club de l’Aéronef Expérimental de Sherbrooke envol 37 , samedi le 22 août 2026 à compter de 8h00. On y vient par avion ou par véhicule routier. Endroit : Aéroport de Sherbrooke (CYSC) Particularités : s’adresse aux passionnés de l’aviation récréative.
Chapeauté par la COPA, nous sommes le Flight 37 de COPA Au menu  Rencontres entre pilotes et fans d’aviation. Souper sur le BBQ (à partir de 17hrs), hots dogs et blé d’inde au menu , suivi d’une soirée musicale (vers 20:30hrs) avec feu de camp. Camping gratuit, véhicule récréatif ou tente sous l’aile de votre avion
Note: L’inscription n’est pas requise. Veuillez communiquer avec Real Paquette par courriel ou appeler le (819) 577-5238 si vous avez des questions.

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.

NEW BRUNSWICK

FEBRUARY 

COPA Flight 35 Aviation Safety Seminar
Date and Time: 23rd February 2026, 7:00pm-10:00pm
Location: 1740 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3H 0B3
Event description: COPA Flight 35 is hosting its annual Rust Remover training session, featuring guest speaker Charlie Pastuszka, a WestJet pilot and owner of both a Citabria and a Luscombe aircraft. The session is designed to help pilots refresh essential safety knowledge and maintain proficiency. There is an admission fee of $10.
Note: Registration is required, please register here. Please contact Jim Bell via email or call (204) 293-5402 for additional information.

Nova Scotia

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Newfoundland and Labrador

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