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Apex Aircraft Seminar - Electric Evolution of Flight
Date: Apr. 20, 9:30am
Location: CYKF Flite Line Hangar, 4881 Fountain St N #1, Breslau, ON N0B 1M0
Description: Join Apex Aircraft for a day filled with seminars and discussion on the electric evolution of flight. Keynote speakers Dave Williams and Suzanne Kearns. Ticket price for this event is $50, and all proceeds go to support Hope Air's mission.
Contact: for more information and to register, please visit the event registration page.
Hawkesbury (COPA Flight 131) Safety Seminar
Date: Apr. 23, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location: Royal Canadian Legion BR 472, 152 Nelson Street East, Hawkesbury, ON, K6A 1L8
Description: The Hawkesbury Flying Club (COPA Flight 131) is hosting a pilot flight safety seminar on Tuesday, April 23rd. This seminar will feature a presentation by an Aviation Safety Inspector from Transport Canada. It is open to all pilots and aircraft owners and will provide credit for the bi-annual recurrent training requirement. No advance registration required.
Contact: for more information, contact Steve Farnworth at hawkesburyflyingclub@gmail.com or (613) 678-0325.
COPA Flight 53’s Fly-in BBQ
Date: May 04, 2024, 10am-6pm (Rain Date: May 05, 2024)
Location: Stirling Airport (CPJ5), 1092 Airport Road, Stirling, Ontario K0K 3E0
Description: please join COPA Flight 53 and the Oak Hills Flying Club for our annual fly-in and BBQ at CPJ5. Local BBQ food trailer “Buckeye BBQ” will be on site serving up amazing Ribs and other great meals! Pilots are welcome earlier, but BBQ will start at 10.
Contact: for more information, contact Rich MacEwen at ohfc1964@gmail.com
Link: stirlingairport.ca/events-news
2024 Careers in Aviation Expo
Date: May 04, 2024, 9am – 3:30pm
Location: Porter Hanger, Ottawa Airport, 280 Convair Private, Ottawa, ON, K1V2E5
Description: Access to dozens of exhibiting companies and organizations focused on hiring and inspiring a new generation of aviation professionals. COPA members can use promo code FLYER10 for 10% off registration.
Contact: for more information and to register for the expo, visit the Careers in Aviation event page.
Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport 2024 Fly-in to Spring
Date: May 04, 2024, 10am – 3pm
Location: Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport (CND4), 1168 Stanhope Airport Road, Algonquin Highlands, Ontario, K0M 1S0
Description: The Stanhope Municipal Airport Advisory Committee is hosting a spring fly-in that’s sure to have something for everyone. Airplane and helicopter rides will be available for those who’d like to see the budding forests from above! Join us for special displays of Antique & Classic Aircraft, Food & Drink, special vehicles. Fun for the whole family.
Contact: for more information, please contact the Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport at (705) 754-2611.
COPA Flight 23 (North Bay) CPE6 Spring Fly-In
Date: May 11, 9am-4pm
Location: Sundridge/South River Airport (CPE6), 521 Airport Rd., South River, ON P0A1X0
Description: Join COPA Flight 23 (North Bay) for the CPE6 (Sundridge/South River) Spring Fly-In. Fly, Drive, Bike, or Walk. Complimentary pancakes and coffee for all attendees from 9am till noon.
Contact: for more information, contact Gary Blanchett at srsflyingclub@gmail.com
COPA Flight 203 (Chatham-Kent YCK) BBQ Fundraiser for Hope Air
Date: May 11, 9am-1pm
Location: Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport (CYCK), 8528 Fourteenth Line, Merlin, Ontario N0P 1W0
Description: COPA 203 (CYCK) will be hosting a BBQ and their annual Safety Seminar on May 11, 2024 to raise funds for Hope Air.
Contact: for more information, contact Marion Smith at msmith@Z3Aviation.com
Rideau Lakes Flying Club (COPA Flight 56) Spring Fling Fly-In
Date: May 18, 9am-1pm (rain date May 19, 2024)
Location: Westport/Rideau Lakes Airport (CRL2), 9985 Perth Road, Westport, ON, K0G 1X0
Description: Annual spring fly-in / drive-in breakfast hosted by the Rideau Lakes Flying Club. Breakfast is served from 10 am until noon for a donation to the club. Come join for a great introduction to the summer near the fabulous town of Westport, Ontario. View the planes in the morning and enjoy the town in the afternoon. Runway 07/25, 3118' Com. 123.2. Please read NOTAMs prior to departure.
Contact: for more information, contact Mike Miles at (613) 276-6276 or drmikemiles@gmail.com
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre “Girls CAN Fly” event
Date: May 25, 2024, 10am – 4pm
Location: Region of Waterloo International Airport, Breslau, ON, N0B 1M0
Description: This free educational event, supported by COPA Flight 26 BRESLAU FLYERS KITCHENER WATERLOO promotes women in aviation and offers free flights for girls aged 8 to 18 years. The event also features exhibitors from the industry who provide an interactive and engaging experience for attendees of all ages. Flight registration will open in April.
Contact: for more information, please visit the event page on WWFC website.
Perth County Flying Club Annual Fly/Drive - in Breakfast
Date: June 02, 2024, 08am – 12pm
Location: Stratford Municipal Airport (CYSA), 3022 Line 40 Perth East, RR #1, Stratford, ON, N5A 6S2
Description: Pancakes & peameal bacon, local maple syrup, coffee, tea, juice, and more! Donations accepted, with proceeds going to the Stratford General Hospital Foundation.
Contact: for more information, please contact Bill Verellen at (519) 301-4309 or billverellen@gmail.com.
A Great Day To Fly A Poker Run
Date: Jun 8, 2024 8:30AM - 2:00PM
Location: Edenvale Airport (CNV8), 5195 Highway 26E, RR#2, Stayner ON, ON, L0M 1S0 (check www.firstcanadian99s.com for further details and airport listings)
Description: Check-in at 5 different designated airports and earn a new card at each check-in for a chance to win awesome prize packages! After registering at the first designated airport, fly to another four listed in no particular order. The dealer at each airport will either deal you a card, or you may choose a card, and then the dealer will stamp and initial your official Poker Hand sheet. Each airport has a different stamp. Return to the final destination (Terminus) airport by the specified time. Participants can play more than one hand, and can fly hands for someone else. Play hands for friends, they do not have to be with you in the plane! NO LIMIT to the number of hands you can play!
Contact: visit www.firstcanadian99s.com for further details and airport listings. Listing will be posted by end of April. For more information, contact Robin Hadfield at robin@firstcanadian99s.com
Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport 2024 Mid-Summer Fly-in
Date: Jul. 13, 2024, 10am – 3pm
Location: Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport (CND4), 1168 Stanhope Airport Road, Algonquin Highlands, Ontario, K0M 1S0
Description: The Stanhope Municipal Airport Advisory Committee is hosting a fly-in event with many exhibits of interest to the general public. Food vendors on-site along with static displays.
Contact: for more information, please contact the Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport at (705) 754-2611.
Rideau Lakes Flying Club (COPA Flight 56) Ultralight-focused Fly-in
Date: July 20, 9am-1pm (rain date July 21, 2024)
Location: Westport/Rideau Lakes Airport (CRL2), 9985 Perth Road, Westport, ON, K0G 1X0
Description: Third annual ultralight-focused fly-in at Westport. This event is to give ultralight and other interested flyers in our area a chance to fly together, enjoy the field and the town, and give all visitors to the day the chance to see many models of ultralights up-close. All GA aircraft welcome! The event opens at 09:00 and hamburgers and salad will be available from 10:00 – 12:00 for a donation.
Contact: for more information, contact Mike Miles at (613) 276-6276 or drmikemiles@gmail.com
Iroquois Airport (CNP7) 56th Fly-in Breakfast
Date: July 21, 2024 7:30AM - 11:30AM
Location: Iroquois Airport (CNP7), 42 Adair Drive, Iroquois, ON, K0E 1K0
Description: Free aircraft camping sites available for those arriving the day before. Breakfast served for $12 (free for children under 10). 2000 ft. paved runway 24 – 06, floatplane dock near the airport. All circuits over the river: right-hand 06, left-hand 24. Unicom on 122.8 MHz.
Contact: for more information, contact John Ross at jdross35@aol.com or (613) 657-1646.
Deep River Summerfest - Deep River/Rolph Airport (CPH2)
Date: August 02-05, 2024
Location: 72 Rolph Airstrip Ln, Deep River, ON K0J 1P0 (Festival Site: Downtown Deep River)
Description: The Deep River Summerfest is a family friendly festival held every two years. This year a fly-in and an optional under the wing camping event is organized at CPH2 during the festival's weekend. Pilots and passengers are encouraged to join for a weekend of family fun. Free festival site admission (value of $20) for the first few pilots and passengers arriving by air. Please pre-register your aircraft ahead of time to support our event planning efforts.
Contact: for more information, contact Tobias Achtzehn at tobiascph2@gmail.com or (613) 281-1162. More information about the event can be found on www.summerfest.ca.
Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport 21st Fly-in & Drive-in
Date: Sep. 07, 2024 10AM - 3PM
Location: Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport (CNK4), 97 Airport Rd, Seguin, ON, P2A 2W8
Description: Fun for the whole family. Planes, cars, food, games, vendors, local talent and much more!
Contact: for more information, contact Hilary Metcalfe at admin@flyparrysound.ca or (705) 378-2897.
Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport 2024 Fall Colours Fly-In/Drive-In
Date: Sep. 28, 2024, 10am – 3pm
Location: Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport (CND4), 1168 Stanhope Airport Road, Algonquin Highlands, Ontario, K0M 1S0
Description: The Stanhope Municipal Airport Advisory Committee is hosting a fly-in event with food vendors on site with other static displays for the public. Classic cars will also be on display.
Contact: for more information, please contact the Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport at (705) 754-2611.

Quebec

Underwater Egress Training - Emergency Training Program by Aero-Formatech
Date: May 11, 2024, 9 am - 11 am (other dates available, please view link below)
Location: 88 Rue Jean-Guyon, Blainville, QC J7C 3W1
Description: Aviation safety is an approach aimed at preventing accidents and incidents in the aviation industry. As a Canadian leader in Cabin Safety Emergency Training since 1992, Aero-Formatech® is proud to support the aeronautical industry with this Emergency Training Program. The content of this program is as per Advisory Circular (AC) No.700-056 from Transport Canada, Civil Aviation, Standards Branch – March 2, 2021 and TP-2228E-18.
Contact: For more information, e-mail Aero-Formatech at info@aeroformatech.com or visit their website to register and explore other events.

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.