Original Article From COPA News COPA handed out awards to deserving individuals and organizations at its annual convention and trade show in Saint John June 21-23. The President’s Award went to the B.C. General Aviation Association for its efforts to promote and support GA in the province. “Founded in 2015 by a small group of […]
Original Article from COPA News An adventurous B.C. pilot who uses his wanderlust to raise money for non-profit groups is the new chairman of the board of directors of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA). Dave McElroy, of Kelowna, was elected chairman by his fellow board members at the organization’s convention and trade show
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15% Off Mutt Muffs Milner Feed & Pet Supply is now offering a 15% discount on Mutt Muffs. Milner Feed & Supply is a 5 minute drive from Langley Airport and can arrange to drop off items at the airport.
What is your name?Joel Ellis What is your occupation?Pilot 00183 What is your home airport? King George Airpark What year did you start flying?2003 Where did you learn to fly?Comox/Campbell River Why did you start flying?My dad took me flying in a Cessna out of Skyways in Langley when I was 4, and I was hooked!
British Columbia has, for me, been one of the best places I have ever been a pilot. Beautiful landscapes, great airports, and sometimes decent weather to experience them all in. More importantly, I have always found “hangar talk” in BC to be reasonable and inclusive. I started my path to becoming a pilot in upstate
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Photo Credit: Instagram @chugachr In Canada everything aviation is regulated by the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations. Did you know that a fly-in by definition requires special authorization from Transport Canada in accordance with CARS 603.01 CARS 603.01:603.01 No person shall conduct a special aviation event unless the person complies with the provisions of
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Pitt Meadows, B.C.; May 22, 2018 ‐ The Pitt Meadows Airport Society announced today the appointment of Guy Miller as General Manager of the Pitt Meadows Regional Airport effective June 18, 2018. The airport has been under temporary management since the departure of Elvio Pecchia on February 1, 2018. Miller was selected from a candidate list
CONTEST! Win a BCGA Shirt, Jacket or Avgas $$ The sunshine is finally here and flying season is upon us. Just a reminder about the FLIGHT SHARING CALENDAR. The only thing better than flying is sharing it with someone else.www.bcaviation.ca/shareflightEach flight offered in the calendar is an entry for the draw. One shirt in June,
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Do you have an old bicycle, unicycle, skateboard or another wheeled transportation device that you aren’t using anymore? If so, the BCGA is accepting bike donations from members. These bikes will be accepted by the BCGA and distributed to some rural airfields to allow visiting pilots to have a mode of transportation to explore the
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The deadlines for the BC General Aviation Association and BC Aviation Council Scholarships and Bursaries is approaching.The awards from both organizations will be presented at the BCAC’s Silver Wings Awards Gala on October 23d at the Vancouver Convention Centre. BC General Aviation Association Awards (BCGA) / Deadline June 30thAny BCGA member is eligible and members may
