On February 20th 201 6, we held a BCGA member tour of the Nav Canada Area Control Centre in Surrey, BC. The ACC is the central hub for ATC in British Columbia; it is home to the regional administrative offices, training centre, technical specialists and all radar air traffic control in and around British Columbia. […]
Tim Cole (Director of BC/YT for COPA) has asked us to pass this on to our members: A couple of planes from Abbotsford are intending to fly to Oshkosh this summer. We would like to see if we can group up and discuss routes accommodations on routes etc. I am taking a 206 and I
Monday February 8th 2016 (Family Day Holiday in BC) we held a short notice fly-out to a gravel bar on the Fraser River about 3 miles east of Agassiz. The weather looked good the day before and a few phone calls were made and information about the informal meet-up was posted on the BCGA website
The BC General Aviation Association is the latest organization to become a registered COPA flight.COPA’s mission is to protect Personal Aviation and promote it as a valued, integral and sustainable part of the Canadian Community. This is closely aligned with The BCGA’s objective to promote safe and enjoyable flying throughout British Columbia. The BCGA works with
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—————————Official Details—————————-• WHEN: Starts at daybreak, October 1, 2016• WHERE: Anywhere on the planet Earth that men fly!• WHO: Any pilot of an aircraft considered an “ultralight” and/or “open air.” Ultralight, PPG, PPC, Trike, Paramotor, Hang Glider, Hot Air Balloon. Any imaginative, magnificent flying machine. • WHY: Because the limitations of these aircraft mean it
Posted on behalf of the British Columbia Aviation Council ~ Open for nominations, this Award may be presented annually to a deserving High School student in British Columbia to assist in completing their Private Pilot’s License. The student will have shown an interest in Aviation and will have demonstrated a commitment to complete Private Pilot
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED ~Good communication between Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers is a vital part of keeping the skies safe. The BC General Aviation Association is pleased to present a tour of the NavCanada Area Control Centre in Surrey, BC There is a limit of 10 spaces available for this tour. If you are unable to take part
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