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From Grasshopper to the World Stage

Posted on January 2, 2026February 21, 2026 by COPA Staff

Aerobatic champion Luke Penner shares his story of falling in love with flying for the November/December 2025 issue of COPA’s Flight magazine.

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Spooky Places to Fly

Posted on October 29, 2025February 21, 2026 by COPA Staff

Get some thrills and see some incredible scenery—in the air and on the ground!

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COPA Welcomes Stephen Hayward to Board of Directors

Posted on October 27, 2025February 21, 2026 by COPA Staff

COPA is pleased to welcome Stephen Hayward as the new Regional Director for Newfoundland and Labrador.

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FIRE IN THE AIR! A Glider Pilot’s Narrow Escape

Posted on October 15, 2025February 21, 2026 by COPA Staff

A beautiful spring day turned into a fiery emergency, but training, quick thinking, and a solid plan made all the difference.

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COPA Flight 203 Hosts Another Memorable Discover Aviation Day

Posted on September 24, 2025February 21, 2026 by COPA Staff

COPA Flight 203 successfully held another Discover Aviation Day on September 13, 2025, bringing smiles and excitement to over 140 children as they took to the skies at Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport.

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Become a pilot for the day at Discover Aviation – Wetaskiwin

Posted on September 24, 2025February 21, 2026 by COPA Staff

The Wetaskiwin Flying Club is holding a Discover Aviation event on September 27 at the Wetaskiwin Regional Airport. Local pilots will provide free flights for youth ages 8 to 18, with rides scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon.

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Penticton Flying Club hosts free flight day for kids

Posted on September 5, 2025February 21, 2026 by COPA Staff

COPA Flight #50 is offering free 15 – 20 minute introductory flights to young people with their Discover Aviation event, hoping to see more youth take an interest in flying.

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COPA Flight 149 Hosts Discover Aviation at CNQ3

Posted on August 22, 2025February 21, 2026 by COPA Staff

Discover Aviation 2025 at Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport was a day to remember. Nearly 100 young participants took to the skies with COPA Flight 149 volunteers, many experiencing the joy of flight for the very first time.

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Member Profile: Manfred Radius

Posted on August 20, 2025February 21, 2026 by COPA Staff

Manfred Radius transformed glider flying into a mesmerizing art form. For nearly four decades, he piloted an unpowered H101 Salto glider, turning aerobatics into a graceful, unforgettable dance.

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First “Wrench The Dream” Grants Awarded at Sexsmith Airfield

Posted on August 18, 2025February 21, 2026 by COPA Staff

COPA Flight 177 awarded the first “Wrench The Dream” grants to Joy Kuai and Shane Jacobs, supporting their journey to become licensed aviation maintenance engineers and addressing Canada’s AME shortage.

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