Thank you to those members that nominated someone or nominated themselves for one of the three BCGA scholarships / bursaries and a special thanks to the generous donors that made these awards possible. The application deadline for this year was June 30th and we received 12 excellent applications for the three awards. In an effort […]
The 2017 COPA Covention & Trade Show was held in Kelowna this past weekend. There were over 500 delegates in attendance arriving from as far as Newfoundland and PEI. Even more importantly, over 125 aircraft flew in and many took advantage of the under wing camping, a first for an international airport in Canada. The
June 17th was a great day for general aviation on the south coast! There were three big events that we all very successful in their own right! The Abbotsford flying club hosted their annual Kids Take Flight event during which 8 pilots introduced 117 kids to aviation for the first time. While there was at
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New study highlights industry’s $9.3B output to Canada’s economyOTTAWA – Today, the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) released a new study that highlights the economic impact general aviation contributes to Canadian communities and to the national economy. The study, compiled by Vancouver-based InterVISTAS, estimates that general aviation operations in Canada contributes $9.3 billion in
BCGA Scholarship Deadline June 30th All Members Eligible 3 Scholarships Available ($1000 Each) Members may nominate themselves Open to both Pilots & AMEs All members are eligible. Novice & experienced, not just for new students. Awards to be presented at the BC Aviation Council Silver Wings Banquet Mountain Flying / Off Airport Flying Scholarship Available MORE
The City of Merritt is inviting Expressions of Interest from parties’ interested in leasing an aviation hangar and surrounding land located at 4494 Airport Road. The City is seeking a long term tenant that will put the hangar to the highest and best use that will benefit the community. The City will expect a tenant
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Phraseology for SIDs and STARsFrom the Nav Canada website:After discussion with stakeholders, it has been decided to temporarily rescind, effective 0000Z May 19th, all SID/STAR phraseology changes made on April 27th. Today’s move was made out of concern over altitude deviations we were seeing in the system and the unforeseen large increase in workload as a
Several BCGA members including Director Ken Wardstrom are planning to fly to the beach at Vargas Island this Sunday May 21st. The plan is to meet there around noon. The weather and tides look great. For more information and to join in the discussion feel free to check out Ken`s post on the BCGA Facebook
There are so many things to do in Kelowna during the COPA Convention & Trade Show. Here is just a sampling of what’s available to delegates and guests on Friday, June 23rd: TOURS:City Tour Friday 9:45 am to noon. Operated by Distinctly Tours this tour includes visits to Knox Mountain Park, the Father Pandosy Mission and Museum site, and the Pioneer Country Market
10% Off Your Entire Bill @ Jimmy J’s Restaurant / Character’s Pub & Grill There is a new reason to fly to Chilliwack! If you want to fly into Chilliwack and support a family run business that also supports pilots then check out Jimmy J’s Restaurant or Character’s Pub & Grill. Pilot’s will receive 10% off their
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