A member of from its inception in 2015, Erissa Yong-Wilson was a passionate and generous supporter of the British Columbia General Aviation Association. Her energy, ideas, goals, values and humour are woven through the fabric of the organization. Her influence will be felt for many years to come. Hard work and business savvy provided Erissa […]
Continuing the Erissa Yong BCGA Bursary (In memory of Erissa) Read More »
REGISTRATION OPENS AT 0800 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH. After taking a year off, the Survival Shakedown is back! We couldn’t think of a better way to learn in a socially distant manner! This is a must do course for every pilot that flies over British Columbia’s rugged mountains ore forrests. Date: October 17-18 Location: Kamloops, BC Registration: There are only 20
Event is designed to introduce recreational pilots to B.C.-based airports A Glassair, left, and Citabria aircraft are parked beside the taxiway at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. (WARWICK PATTERSON/ Special to the News) SUSIE QUINN / Alberni Valley News Link To Original Article Aug. 25, 2020 6:00 p.m.The Alberni Valley Regional
New ‘fly-out’ series attracts general aviation pilots to Port Alberni’s airport Read More »
For the fourth year in a row that BCGA is proud to offer two scholarships / bursaries to our members. These awards are made possible thanks to generous donors such as Erissa Yong and Dr. Harshbir Toor. What makes the BCGA awards different from other scholarships is that they are not specifically meant for those in
BCGA Scholarship Deadline Extended to July 31, 2020 Read More »
We are pleased to announce that the BCGA Board of directors has appointed Anne Stevens to the BCGA board to fill a recently vacated position. Anne’s appointment will allow her to get a feel for the role before being nominated for election at the next annual general meeting. Anne is a very active member of
The BCGA has always been an inclusive organization designed to be welcoming to ALL aviators and those that share a love of flight. The BCGA has grown to become the second-largest aviation organization in Canada and is home to over 2100 members. The Board of Directors feels that it is imperative that we establish a
Article By: Lauren Nagel (COPA E-Flight) A welcome maintenance schedule relief for small, private aircraft owners impacted by the pandemic. Hearing industry and owners’ concerns, Transport Canada is providing interim policy changes to help affected aircraft owners and operators during these COVID-19 times. In collaboration with your Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), you can apply certain tolerances
Interim Changes: Small private aircraft maintenance schedule – COVID-19 Read More »
Article By: Steve Drinkwater (COPA E-Flight) Recognizing that many Civil Aviation Medical Examiners (CAMEs) are not seeing patients or those seeking medical certificates in their offices or clinics on a face-to-face basis due to the ongoing pandemic, Transport Canada has announced temporary provisions for the renewal of medical certificates permitting the use of virtual visits instead.
Article By: Steve Drinkwater (COPA E-Flight) Bill Mahoney, Interim Chair of COPA’s Board of Directors, is pleased to announce that Christine Gervais (no relation to Bernard) has been appointed its new President and CEO. Christine brings with her over 20 years of experience in the field of aviation as a commercial pilot, an air traffic
Photo Credit: Instagram @tinachinpics Photo Credit: Warwick Patterson On Sunday May 17th 2020, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds experienced a tragic accident in Kamloops which claimed the life of Capt. Jenn Casey and injured Capt. Rich McDougall. The Snowbirds were nearing the end of Operation Inspiration which had the team flying over many Canadian cities from coast
