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Maurice Prud’homme began flying when he was 38 years old and is famous for his annual Mo’s Fly-In, typically held on the Ottawa River. Fast forward to 2024, Maurice or Mo as he prefers, has over 5,000 hours in his logbook, mostly in ultralight and recreational aircraft.

Interested in the history of general aviation in Canada? Let’s start with COPA, Canada’s only national general aviation association. In a series of articles, we will be sharing key moments throughout the Canadian Owners and Pilot Association’s history.

After five years of successful fly outs, Trillium Aviators founder Ivan Kristensen seeks a successor to carry on the tradition. With a simple formula and a passion for aviation, Ivan invites interested individuals to take on the role of Chief Trillium Aviator.

The Roaring Twenties is a time of peace and prosperity in North America and one event was front-page news everywhere. In 1924, the U.S. Army Air Service announced that it was determined to – fly around the world. The thought of circling the globe in an “aeroplane” was considered impossible by many, but the Army Air Service said: “We can do that.”

The recent trend of municipalities in Ontario seeking to divest their local airports is a serious concern as these points of infrastructure face rezoning and development for commercial purposes other than aviation.

The mayors of Red Deer and Red Deer County are heading to the United States to showcase economic opportunities in Central Alberta. This excursion is facilitated by the Government of Alberta and being done in collaboration with Red Deer Regional Airport. Aviation Week runs from April 9-11.

Two pilots and a pair of photographers teamed up to create what they are describing as a “once-in-a-lifetime” set of photos featuring two planes passing through the last solar eclipse in North America for 20 years.

COPA member Al Hepburn provides insight to users of NAV CANADA's CFPS for how to navigate the system now that AWWS has been decommissioned.

A flying school in Manitoba has recently launched a unique new program that has local Indigenous high school students teaming up to build an airplane!

Originally posted on March 8, 2024 for International Women's Day, this written piece identifies ways that COPA, its members, and the general flying community can help inspire more girls and women to become pilots.