Our friend and fellow member Len Lambert has passed away after struggling with cancer. Len was definitely a free spirit. He was always willing to help and you could find him just about anywhere there were aviators gathering. He flew his little Piper Vagabond all over the province but his real joy came from flying […]
Recently a BCGA member submitted an excellent question regarding CADORS and Violations. Please see the question and answer below. Question:Reading the daily CADORs reports, it seems controllers these days are willing to hand them out for just about anything. It used to be that CADORs were the exception rather than the rule. Why the rise
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The BC General Aviation Association (COPA Flight #194) is pleased to announce the first Survival Shakedown. We live and fly in one of the most beautiful parts of the world. With that rugged beauty comes terrain and conditions that can be extremely unforgiving and treacherous to those that are not prepared. One of the most
Dear Members, Despite the mixed weather it has been a great start to the summer season for the BC General Aviation Association! Recent EventsThe BCGA has recently been invited to events at the Delta Heritage Airpark, Abbotsford Flying Club and the BC Floatplane Association’s AGM. Thanks to these events we have seen a spike in
By: Daniel Jun CASARA is a volunteer-based organisation that works in conjunction with the military in providing support for search and rescue operations across Canada—one of our roles is to home and locate ELT signals from planes, EPIRBs, and PLBs. A few volunteers (John Cammidge, Daniel Jun, and Ashwin Usgaocar) have come together to create
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Later this year there will be new legislation coming into effect that will require a public consultation process for any new or previously unknown airstrips. This consultation process will involve both the local community in which the airstrip is or will be located as well as the federal government regardless of whether or not the
Protect Your Unregistered Aerodrome Before New Laws Come Into Effect Read More »
On behalf of every BCGA member we would like to congratulate BCGA members Carter and Kirsten on their engagement. After 8 years together Carter finally popped the question at 9500ft about 60nm west of Cranbrook. Arguably under duress (as the non flying passenger) Kirsten said yes! They are a fantastic couple and have decided to
BCGA Members Carter and Kirsten Get Engaged Mid Flight! Read More »
One of our members has informed us that BC Hydro is removing marker balls at various span crossings in the province that have been in place for years. Some locations have had much smaller marker balls installed which are only visible from 1 mile or less from the line in ideal weather conditions. Others have had
URGENT!! Power Line Marker Balls Removed By BC Hydro Read More »
The BC General Aviation Association in partnership with Flight Chops and the Delta Heritage Airpark Fly-In is proud to present a very special screening of FLYING THE FEATHERED EDGE, THE BOB HOOVER PROJECT. This special event will follow a panel discussion about using flying videos to aid in post flight debriefing that will be lead
