Are you a COPA member with a friend interested in becoming a pilot-for-the-day? Provide an individual discovery flight for this pilot-in-the-making. Volunteer pilots can enjoy peace of mind with top-up insurance on top of existing aircraft insurance policies at no extra cost through COPA’s Discover Aviation program.
To qualify for the top-up insurance, participating pilots must be a current member of COPA, and the flight must be pre-registered using the form below. Pre-registration can be done at any time, right up until takeoff time.
Note: if you are a member of the public interested in a personal discovery flight and do not know a COPA member in your area, please contact programs@copanational.org. We will aim to connect you with a pilot who will volunteer their time!
Background screening
As COPA’s Discover Aviation events welcome young people (18 and under) into the world of aviation, all volunteer pilots must complete a background screening. The background check takes less than minutes to complete online and costs for COPA members are covered by COPA and our program sponsor, Magnes.
- Background checks completed via COPA’s online process or through local police services are valid for three (3) years, and must be renewed in time for a Discover Aviation event or flight.
- Vulnerable sector checks may be completed in substitution of a background screening, however, the volunteer will be responsible for all associated costs.
- To receive a free background screening, please include in the form below that you require one.
Consent Waivers
All participants in the Discover Aviation program must complete the following liability waivers. See below for a variety of waiver forms your COPA Flight can use:
- the print-friendly version / fillable form (please send completed forms to programs@copanational.org)
- the online version (participants must show submission receipts to the COPA member offering the Discover Aviation flight)