We do not typically publish a newsletter of this format. We typically post relevant Association news on our webpage (www.bcaviation.ca). It just so happens that we have so much to share with you that we decided to put out this newsletter format bulletin so that we could get it all out in one place!
AboutDid you know that the venerable DHC6 Twin Otter is back in production!? That’s right, after of years without any new Twin Otters, Victoria’s very own Viking Air Ltd is manufacturing the brand new DHC-6-400. BC General Aviation Association members have an opportunity to tour the state of the art facility at the Victoria International
We have recently been asked by several members for clarification on who may apply for a BCGA scholarship or bursary. Any BCGA member may nominate themselves or any other person for the award. The key is that the person making the nomination (even if it is for themselves) is a BCGA member. There are 3
The 2017 PrepAir pilot refresher seminars are now open for registration. These seminars are provided free of charge by NavCanada and meet your Transport Canada recency requirements. ZBB – April 1stYCD – April 8thYYJ – April 29th
BCGA Member Aidan Charles is flying across Canada in support of Hope Air.Aidan is a grade 11 student and has been passionate about Aviation from a young age. While most teenagers spend their summer hanging out at the beach or playing video games, Aidan has set himself a goal to fly across Canada to raise
The BCGA is proud to announce our newest aviation Scholarship. Dr. Harshbir Toor is not only a BCGA member and pilot but he also runs the Aviation Medical Clinic at Boundary Bay Airport . Thanks to Dr. Toor, we are pleased to announce the “Onkarbir Singh Toor Memorial BCGA Scholarship”. This scholarship will be awarded
Hello, Thank you for your email regarding concerns about the Airport Coffee Shop. Magnum Management Inc (MMI) holds the Head Lease for the Chilliwack Airport and is solely responsible for facility management and operations. Although we are unable to get involved in the operation of the airport, we did ask MMI for an update regarding this situation.
Dear Members, Many of you know what has been going on at the Chilliwack airport for the past year. We are not going to get into details in this email and if you need more information please ask a friend. As a result of the goings on at the airport the Airport Coffee Shop (Yes
Chilliwack Fly For Pie Coffee Shop Letter Writing Appeal Read More »
01/17/2017Update – The frequency change for Fort Langley has been approved. Effective March 2nd 2017 the ATF at Fort Langley (CBQ2) will be within 2nm and 1500′ ASL and the new frequency will be 122.72. This change will align Fort Langley’s frequency with the frequency already used in the neighboring Glen Valley practice area making
Fort Langley CBQ2 Frequency Change Initiative – Update Read More »
BCGA & PrepAIR The BC General Aviation Association is proud to be partnering with PrepAIR. We will be working with PrepAIR to engage British Columbia’s pilots in promoting what has become a very successful and resource rich flight safety seminar series. The BCGA’s mission is to promote safe and enjoyable flying throughout British Columbia. By partaking
BCGA presents the 2017 PrepAIR Pilot Seminar Series Read More »
