RCAF pilot and academic historian Edward Soye has charted an inspiring aviation journey—from grassroots flying to instructing Canada’s next generation of military aviators.
What happens when you’re finally ready to face the most intimidating maneuver in flight training? Follow one student pilot’s emotional journey through her first power-on stalls and incipient spins as she learns that courage often begins at the edge of fear.
COPA’s President and CEO shares her vision for the future of General Aviation in Canada, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Following its successful launch in 2024, COPA’s Discover Aviation program is returning this summer to Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport. The event offers youth aged 8–25 a chance to experience free introductory flights, hands-on ground school and aviation-focused activities, all designed to inspire the next generation of pilots.
On June 14, about 50 people joined COPA Flight 23’s lakeside Spring BBQ at North Bay Airport—complete with two fly-ins and delicious steaks. Nico Anello also shared highlights from Discover Aviation, where 99 kids took their first flights and over 1,000 visitors toured the airport for North Bay’s centennial celebrations.
Hundreds lined up outside the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) on Saturday morning — not to catch a flight, but to help celebrate the airport’s 75th anniversary.
After many years of inactivity, COPA Flight 13 Sudbury has been reactivated. Originally established in 1967, Flight 13 was one of COPA’s earliest chapters. The Sudbury area has long been home to a vibrant aviation community, particularly among floatplane pilots, but in recent years shifting pilot demographics, the loss of key organizers and volunteers, rising airport fees, and other barriers led to a period of dormancy for the Flight.
Eagle’s Wings Flight School’s BushCat Build team wrapped up the school year after guiding seven Indigenous high school students in building an ultralight aircraft through hands-on workshops. The volunteer-led program teaches mechanical and aviation skills, culminating in flight lessons, and will resume in the fall with engine installation.
Portage College has announced the upcoming launch of its Aircraft Structures Technician Certificate, developed in response to regional demand identified through consultation with Cold Lake Regional Airport.