Canadian Owners and Pilots Association - COPA

10/11/2026

We’re excited to have Pro Aviation Safety Training joining us as an exhibiting sponsor at the COPA Fall Colours Convention!

Based in British Columbia, Pro Aviation provides hands-on safety training across Canada, specializing in aircraft ditching, underwater egress, emergency breathing, and sea survival to help aviators prepare for emergencies over or near water.

Be sure to connect with the Pro Aviation team in Abbotsford!

Join us November 14 and 15, register today at copanational.org/FC26

10/10/2026

Enjoy a fall Saturday on October 24 at a COPA Clubhouse Connect event hosted by COPA Flight 100 in Smiths Falls (CYSH)!

Join Conrad Hatcher from Hangaaar, who will cover the topic of Search and Rescue (SAR) in a COPA Safety Seminar*, listen in on an airport emergency response plan presentation from the CYSH team, and an advocacy update by George Farrington, COPA Director of Advocacy and External Affairs, followed by a social mixer.

Register now and get all details of the COPA Clubhouse Connect event at copanational.org/SF26

*TC-approved recurrent training program in accordance with 401.05(2)(a)

10/10/2026

Please join us in welcoming Apex Aircraft Sales as an exhibiting sponsor at the COPA Fall Colours Convention!

Apex helps pilots and aircraft owners buy and sell aircraft, offering expert guidance and knowledge of the Canadian general aviation market.

Representing Apex is Madison Furgala, a commercial pilot and aviation sales professional with experience as a flight instructor and King Air 350i First Officer.

We’re excited to have Madison and Apex with us in Abbotsford!

Register today to join us on November 14 and 15 at copanational.org/FC26

10/10/2026

COPA Southern Ontario Regional Director Glen Powell enjoyed last Saturday at COPA Flight 84 Borden Flying Club's Discover Aviation™ Day with beautiful weather and lots of smiling faces!

Learn how COPA Discover Aviation™ days are possible with Karen from COPA Flight 84.

10/08/2026

COPA stands with the Ottawa Flying Club in its efforts to secure a strong future for aviation in our capital.

Having met with club leadership, we support its call for a solution that preserves flight training and continued access to general aviation in Ottawa.

Help keep this important issue visible. Read the story, share it, and add your voice. Our aviation community is stronger together.

https://tinyurl.com/4zt8a2px

10/08/2026

COPA stands with the Ottawa Flying Club in its efforts to secure a strong future for aviation in our capital.

Having met with club leadership, we support its call for a solution that preserves flight training and continued access to General Aviation in Ottawa.

Help keep this important issue visible. Read the story, share it, and add your voice. Our aviation community is stronger together.

📰: https://copanational.org/?p=5772 (via CBC Ottawa)

For nearly 100 years, the Ottawa Flying Club's planes have soared over the city from its base at what's now the Ottawa International Airport, but its days there are numbered.

10/07/2026

Wondering how to keep your insurance costs down? Here are three helpful tips to ensure that you're not overspending on your coverage.

COPA members get exclusive access to the Aviators Canada Insurance Program. Reach out and learn more!

📞 1-833-546-COPA (2672)
📧 [email protected]

10/05/2026

In this COPA Advocacy Minute, learn about what COPA has been developing to help you with issues obtaining or renewing your pilot medical! ⏰

Go to copanational.org/medicals to understand the complete procedure when addressing your pilot medical issues with Transport Canada.

Have a topic you’d like us to address in the future? Comment below or send us a message!

10/04/2026

Tune in to SARscene 2026 this week from Wednesday, October 7 to Sunday, October 11! 🖥️

SARscene 2026 brings Canada’s search and rescue ecosystem together for five days of training, collaboration, and operational insight to participants attending online or in person.

Get your ticket at sarscene2026.ca to attend remotely and gain access to all live-streamed sessions.

10/03/2026

October is here 🎃 Check out what's happening in the next two weeks!

To view all COPA Chapter/Flight events head to copanational.org/events.

Send us your photos or tag COPA when posting your photos so we can help share your summer flying experience!