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Long-time COPA member Kathy Fox retired this past summer as Chairperson of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) after 50 years of service to her country, and has spent most of her life immersed in aviation. A member of COPA since 1980, Kathy has been a staunch supporter of General Aviation.

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.

Need ideas for holiday gifts for the pilots in your life? In this product review, Phil Lightstone explores Apple’s new iPad Mini A17 Pro, highlighting its benefits for pilots in the left seat. With enhanced performance, Wi-Fi 6E, and more, it's the ultimate cockpit companion for aviation enthusiasts this season!

This year, COPA received nearly 800 scholarship applications, reviewed by a committee of dedicated pilots. Described by the review committee as one of the most impressive cohorts of applicants, seven outstanding individuals were chosen to receive a combined total of $32,000 in support of their flight training. Read on to find out more about these remarkable individuals and their inspiring journeys in aviation.

Sustainable aviation is about more than just reducing carbon footprints—it's about preserving the future of private and general aviation in Canada. In this article, COPA President and CEO Mark van Berkel highlights why COPA members are the stewards of Canada’s aviation future. Read on to learn how you can help.

Read about our chapter in Vernon's triumphant return to their Discover Aviation planning after two weather event cancellations in a row.

Sunday September 8, 2024 saw scattered clouds with temperatures on the ground at 16C in brisk winds at the Brampton-Caledon Airport (CNC3) in Brampton, Ont. By noon, the clouds changed to an overcast layer with brief rain showers. The Brampton Flight Centre, owners of the airport, opened up their doors to the community and public every year.

Sunday August 25, 2024 saw CAVOK weather in most of south eastern Ontario, setting up near perfect flying conditions for the 28th annual RAA Fly-In at HawkeField (CHF4) in Orono, Ont. The event was hosted by Hannu Halminen and the Recreational Aircraft Association (RAA). Admission was free, whether you drove or flew in for the event.

Emilie Perron, a woman with an unwavering fascination for the sky, airplanes and flight, always dreamed about becoming a pilot and perhaps even an astronaut. Still, she thought of this aspiration as audacious, almost unobtainable. At the age of 16, an unexpected flight in a Piper Super Cub with COPA 23 Flight member Ron Miller set her journey in motion.

COPA is pleased to announce its new slate of directors. This governing body will have significant opportunities to contribute towards the future of General Aviation in Canada. Thank you to all who stepped up to help COPA navigate the challenges and opportunities on our horizon, and thank you to our outgoing board members Jim Bell, Brian Pinsent, David Sprague, Henry Vos, and Ken Zachkewich for your dedication and leadership.