DISCOVER AVIATION EVENTS

APRIL

COPA Flight 157- Discover Aviation Event
Date and Time:
 25 April 2026, 8:00am -1:00pm(Rain Date: May 2)
Location: 44271 Range Rd 131, Flagstaff Regional Airport, Flagstaff County, Alberta, T0B 2L0
Event description: COPA Flight 157 is hosting a youth aviation event for ages 8–17! Enjoy a free flight over Flagstaff County plus a hot dog and pop. Parental signature required.
Note: Registration is required, please contact Cindy Heidecker (icflyingclub@gmail.com) complete a registration. For more details, please visit the event page or call (587) 219-0337

JUNE

COPA Flight 155- Discover Aviation Event
Date and Time:
 6 June 2026, 8:30am -2:30pm(Rain date: June 7))
Location: Lacombe Regional Airport(CEG3), 3910 63 Ave, Lacombe, AB, T4L 1V6
Event description: COPA Flight 155, in partnership with General Lee Aviation, invites you to a Discover Aviation event. This community event is focused on creating exciting and unique opportunities for youth in our region, including the chance to take their first flight in a small plane.
Note: Registration for this event will open on May 19. Please register directly through the event website: https://discoveraviation.org/CEG3 (NOTE: link will open for registrations on 19 May)
For updates and additional details leading up to the event, please follow the Lacombe Flying Club on Facebook. If you have questions about the event, please contact:
Justine Thompson -(403) 505‑9787

COPA Flight 13-Discover Aviation Event
Date and Time:
 6 June 2026, 9:00am -5:00pm(Rain date: June 7))
Location: Peterborough Airport(CYPQ) 590A Skyway Drive K9J 0E7, Peterborough, Ontario, K9A 0E7
Event description:  Join COPA Flight 34 for a Discover Aviation Day. Participants aged 14–21 are eligible for a free introductory flight, offering the opportunity to experience their very first time in the air.
Note: Registration is required, (NOTE: link will open for registrations May). Please register directly through the event website: https://discoveraviation.org/CYPQ/index.php
For updates and additional details leading up to the event, please contact Brad Willcocks at (905) 373-5319

COPA Flight 65- Discover Aviation Event
Date and Time:
 27 June 2026, 8:00am -4:00pm
Location:6210 Tronson R(CYVK)Vernon, BC, V1H 1N5
Description: Free airplane rides for young people ages 8 to 20! Come experience the thrill of flight courtesy of the volunteers and pilots of the Vernon Flying Club and COPA Flight #65.
Note: Registration will open 30 days before the event, please register on this link: https://www.vernonflyingclub.org/discover-aviation to complete a registration. For more details, please visit the event page or call (250) 306-0526 or send an email

COPA Flight 16- Discover Aviation Event
Date and Time:
 27 June 2026, 8:00am -4:00pm
Location:300-18799 Airport Way(YPK) Mission, V3Y 2B4, BC
Event description: COPA Flight 16 is hosting a free flight event for youth ages 8 to 17. This initiative is designed to introduce young people to the world of aviation, spark curiosity, and give them the unforgettable experience of seeing their community from the air. Participants will have the chance to enjoy a complimentary introductory flight and learn more about airplanes and flying.
Note: Registration is required, please contact Horst Romani via email( horst.romani@aeroclubofbc.ca) to complete a registration. For more details, please visit the event page or call (604) 537-2248 



Interested in offering a personal discovery flight under the Discover Aviation program? Introduce someone you know to the world of flight! Register your introductory flight here