Answers for pilots: Canada – Survival in the Wilderness by AOPA

By Kathleen Dondzila King, Manager, Technical Communications, Pilot Information Center, AOPA

The arrival of spring means it may be time to enjoy a trip to Canada’s great outdoors. Our northern neighbor’s unspoiled wilderness, magnificent mountains, and scenic lakes beckon hikers, hunters, and fisherman each year. Canada is aviation-friendly and there’s no better way to see the country than by air. However, since much of Canada is wilderness area, Canadian Aviation Regulations require pilots to carry survival equipment for many flights.

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