An airplane with origins in the days when bush pilots transported people, cargo and even horses across northern Canada is taking flight once again in central B.C. A 1938 Bellanca Aircruiser, made from various materials including wood and fabric, is spending the summer in Vanderhoof, B.C., about 100 kilometres west of Prince George. On loan from the Erickson Aircraft Collection in Oregon, it’s being piloted by Glenn Pearce, a retired Air Canada pilot with over 55 years of experience.
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How a COPA Hat Helped Reunite a Pilot with His Lost Camera
When Bob Gillis lost his camera during a recent visit to historic war sites in France and Belgium, he thought it was gone forever. But an eagle-eyed tour guide and the logo on his COPA hat had other plans! Find out how an unexpected detective story led to an amazing reunion.
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Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport Modernizes, Making Area More Accessible
The Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport (CNK4) has just finished its first operational year following the completion of the runway project. The modernized runway has made sure the airport can better accommodate the residents and visitors of the shores of Georgian Bay, and the Parry Sound and Muskoka districts
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Advocating for Daylight Savings: A Pilot’s Perspective on Time Changes
As provinces like Québec consider eliminating the biannual time change, pilot and COPA member Christopher Ball urges recreational aviators to advocate for keeping Daylight Savings Time year-round. Read more on how Christopher highlights the negative impacts of Standard Time on evening flying opportunities and vehicle safety, emphasizing the need for action among pilots and the aviation community overall.
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Taking Flight After Retirement: Pursue Your Passion for Aviation
Discover how fellow COPA members are turning their golden years into memorable adventures. Whether you plan on getting your pilot licence, plan a dream trip, or even venture into flight instruction, retirement is only the beginning! Whether you’re still flying or not, there’s no limit in the skies after retirement. Click to explore five exciting paths you can take!
Trillium Aviators have become a bit of a phenomenon in Ontario over the past few years. Through Ivan Kristensen’s tireless volunteer efforts, the Trillium Aviators will be entering their sixth season of gathering like-minded pilots and aviation enthusiasts for mid weak fly outs to destinations in southern Ontario.
A few type clubs, such as Mooney, Beechcraft and Cessna organize mass arrivals for their aircraft type into EAA Air Venture. This year, five Canadian aircraft participated in the Cessna mass arrival. The Cessna 2 Oshkosh group has been organizing the Cessna mass arrival since 2007. The mass fly into AirVenture took place on Saturday July 20th with 64 aircraft and 46 passengers.
With AirVenture 2024 just around the corner, COPA Flight 73 and the Huronia Regional Airport (CYEE) hosted a fly and drive in on Saturday July 13, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm, called “2024 PLANES TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES NORTHERN REGIONAL FLY-IN”.