Bringing dreams to
flight
As the recognized voice of general
aviation in Canada, the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association, a
non-profit organization has
spent five decades supporting and defending the right of Canadians to
enjoy the freedom of Canadian airspace. Since its founding in 1952,
COPA has been dedicated to opening doors and removing barriers to the
growth of aviation.
COPA raises the awareness of important
issues facing the flying community, promotes air safety through
education and works to lower the cost of flying.
By joining COPA you
support an association that:
1. Works diligently to protect your rights and privileges
to enjoy the freedom of Canadian airspace.
2. Strives for a minimum number of regulations and the
reduction of government control over General Aviation.
3. Attempts to lower the cost of flying to make General
Aviation a more practical means of personal transportation for Canadians.
4, Communicates on a daily basis with government
departments to make legislators and regulators aware of the importance of drafting only
progressive rules and regulations.
5. Promotes greater air safety through education and
information.
6. Assists all other General Aviation organizations to meet
their respective aims and objectives.
7. Believes in giving all members their say in how the
organization should be run.
8. Helps to make the benefits of General Aviation more
understandable and acceptable to the public in order to garner their support.
9. Is dedicated to improve flying facilities from coast to
coast.
10. Supports you, the COPA Member.