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The Journal of the
Canadian Owners and
Flight
Pilot’s Association
march 2018
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COPA BOARD
Bernard Gervais,
President and CEO Feature
Executive Committee
Jean Messier 33 Safety Focus
Chair, Quebec Director Chances are your airplane is in great shape after its winter maintenance but
Bram Tilroe are you ready for a safe and fun flying season. Experts from across Canada
Western Vice-Chair, Alberta & NWT Director address some of the most common safety issues affecting Canadian pilots in
Brian Chappell a special section in this month’s magazine. It’s a great primer to get you into
Eastern Vice-Chair, Maritimes Director
the safety mindset.
Jim Bell
Secretary, Manitoba & Nunavut Director
Jonathan Beauchesne
Departments
Treasurer, Quebec Director
Elected Directors
Shane Armstrong, Saskatchewan
4 President’s Corner Safety Issue, 21 Candidates
Larry Biever, Alberta & NWT
Joe Hessberger, BC & Yukon 6 Mailbox Give Hope Wings, Radium Dials
Phil Englishman, Conrad Hatcher,
Cheryl Marek, Southern Ontario 8 Newsline Meet the Candidates
Bill Mahoney, Newfoundland & Labrador
20 Columns Avionics Upgrades
Brian Pound, Maritimes
Lloyd Richards, Northern Ontario 28 On the Horizon Spring Events
Honorary Director
John Bogie 33 Focus on Safety Expert Advice
Canadian Owners and Pilots Association
75 Albert Street, Suite 903,
Ottawa, ON K1P 5E7 Cover art: Gustavo Coruju caught a decisive moment on final in a great
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shot to kick off our safety issue.
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From the Top President’s Corner with Bernard Gervais
we design and Build Hangars
Individual • Corporate • FBO’s • T-Hangars
Safety
Campaign
Learning from
others
Here’s wHat we can do for you:
Architectural & Engineered Over the past year, COPA has been the Commercial Aviation Safety Team/
Drawings
working with Transport Canada (TC) on ICAO Common Taxonomy Team, known
Municipal Applications & Permits
Airport Applications & Approvals the General Aviation Safety Campaign as the CICTT. Their review of the data
Transport Canada & NavCan Applications (GASC), aimed at improving safety for fatal GA accidents in that period
Complete Construction among GA pilots through accident (42) shows us that, removing unknown
data-driven new tools in areas of train- causes or where causes could not be
Questions? Phone 519.857.7639 ing, technology, and safety culture. determined, the top five generators of
or visit www.secandco.com
At Oshkosh in 2017, we met repre- fatal accidents are Loss of Control —
If you already have a design or
sentatives from the Federal Aviation Inflight (11), Low Altitude Operations
drawings, send it along for a free estimate. Administration (FAA) who, for the (3), and “System/Component Failure of
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past 20 years, have collaborated with Malfunction [Powerplant]” (3), other-
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AIRCRAFT SAFETY HARNESSES
AND ACCESSORIES dustry and, supported by accident data, COPA’s Board of Directors
pursues its objectives with the goal We are also excited to present the bi-
of regulation as a last resort. We are ographies of the candidates who have
encouraged at TC’s willingness to adopt put themselves forward for consid-
a similar model here in Canada, one eration in this year’s elections for the
that we hope will make it easier for GA Board of Directors. There are two spots
pilots to be safer. Whether it is access to in BC and Yukon, two in Quebec and
better training, easier routes to installing three in Southern Ontario. Competing
and using new technology in the cock- for those seven spots are 21 candidates
pit, or better promote a safety culture — a record in our 66-year history. We
amongst each other as GA pilots. sincerely thank those Board members
As part of the campaign, officials at not seeking re-election for their dedi-
TC have reviewed Canadian accident cation and contributions to COPA, and
data from TSB (Can.) reports going we look forward to the new ideas and
back to 2014 and applied the standard fresh perspectives the new members
classification categories adopted by will bring to our organization.
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le mot du prÉsident Bernard Gervais
Oshawa Airport
Hangarminiums
INC.
EST. 2009
Campagne de sécurité Hangarminium Units available for purchase or re
HANGARMINIUM UNITS AVAILABLE
• T-Hangars
Apprendre des autres FOR PURCHASE OR Attached
• C-Unit
Oshawa Airport
Hangarminiums
RENT: Box Hangars
INC. • 65’ x 50’ Twin Hangar Units
• T-Hangars
• C-Unit Attached•Box
EST. 2009
50’ Hangars
x 45’ Twin Hangar Units
• 65’ x 50’ Twin Hangar Units
Au cours de la dernière année, COPA commerciale / OACI, connue sous le •All
50’units
x 45’are SteelHangar
Twin Pre-Engineered
Units Buildings with insulat
Hangarminium Units available
and roofsfor purchase
as well or rent:
as Electric Bi-Fold Doors.
a collaboré avec Transports Canada nom de CICTT. L’examen des données All units are Steel Pre-Engineered Buildings
• T-Hangars
• C-Unit Conveniently
Attached Box located at the Oshawa Executive Airport,
Hangars
(TC) au travers une campagne de sé- sur les accidents mortels survenus with insulated walls and roofs
just 60 as well
km from as City Airport
Toronto
• 65’ x 50’ Twin
Electric Hangar
Bi-Fold
441 Doors.Units
Aviator Lane, Oshawa, Ontario
curité de l’aviation générale (CSAG), au cours de cette période (42) nous • 50’ x 45’ Twin Hangar Units
Conveniently located at the Oshawa Executive Airport,
ciblant de nouveaux outils axés sur montre que, en supprimant les causes For more
just 60 km from Torontoinformation,
City Airport specs and photos, visit
All units are Steel Pre-Engineered
441 Buildings
Aviator Lane, Oshawa, with insulated walls
www.oshawaairporthangarminiums.com
Ontario or call 905-43
la formation, la technologie et une inconnues ou les causes impossibles à and roofs as well as Electric Bi-Fold Doors.
For more information, specs and photos, visit
culture générale liée à la sécurité. déterminer, les cinq principaux facteurs Conveniently located at the Oshawa Executive Airport,
www.oshawaairporthangarminiums.com
just 60 km from Toronto City Airport
À Oshkosh en 2017, nous avons d›accidents mortels sont: « perte de 441 Aviator Lane, Oshawa, Ontario
rencontré des représentants de la maîtrise — en vol » (11), « opérations Call
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) en basse altitude » (3), et « défail- 905-436-2600
For more information, specs and photos, visit
Oshawa Airport
www.oshawaairporthangarminiums.com
Hangarminiums or call 905-436-2600
qui, au cours des 20 dernières années, lance du système / défaillance d’une
INC.
EST. 2009
a collaboré d›une manière semblable composante [moteur] » (3), égale-
avec l›industrie par l›intermédiaire du ment connue sous le nom de panne de Hangarminium Units available for purchase or rent:
• T-Hangars
Comité directeur mixte de l›aviation moteur non liée au carburant. Notre • C-Unit Attached Box Hangars
générale (GAJSC). Grâce à ce partenar- édition du mois de mars du COPA • 65’ x 50’ Twin Hangar Units
• 50’ x 45’ Twin Hangar Units
iat entre le gouvernement et l›industrie, Flight, qui de facto deviendra notre
All units are Steel Pre-Engineered Buildings with insulated walls
les intervenants ont pu proposer des édition annuelle sur la sécurité, mettra and roofs as well as Electric Bi-Fold Doors.
améliorations de sécurité novatrices, l›accent sur certains sujets liés à la Conveniently located at the Oshawa Executive Airport,
just 60 km from Toronto City Airport
adressant des problèmes précis liés à la sécurité découlant de la CSGA ou de 441 Aviator Lane, Oshawa, Ontario
sécurité de l›AG. Souvent, ces amélio- notre collaboration avec nos homo- For more information, specs and photos, visit
rations étaient le résultat d›analyses logues américains mais aussi, sur les www.oshawaairporthangarminiums.com or call 905-436-2600
de données provenant de rapports écrits de plusieurs de nos partenaires
du Bureau national de la sécurité des de la campagne reflétant une variété
transports (NTSB-ÉU) qui ont été de sujets en provenance de partout au
adoptées par des méthodes volon- pays, liés aux priorités de la CSGA.
taires pour améliorer la sécurité de nos
appareils. Le succès de l’approche est Conseil d’administration
principalement du à la collaboration COPA
entre le gouvernement et l›industrie Nous sommes également ravis de
qui, appuyée par des données factu- présenter les biographies des candi-
elles, ne se tourne ultimement vers dats qui se sont présentés aux élec-
de la réglementation qu’en dernier tions du conseil d’administration. Il y
recours. Nous sommes fiers de voir TC deux postes en Colombie-Britannique
appliquer un modèle similaire ici au et au Yukon, deux au Québec et trois
Canada, que ce soit par une formation dans le sud de l’Ontario. En lice pour
plus pertinente, de nouveaux éléments ces sept places se trouvent 21 can-
technologiques dans le cockpit ou de didats — un record pour nos 65 ans
pouvoir jeter un regard axé sur la sécu- d’histoire. Nous remercions sincère-
rité sur nous-mêmes, avant chaque vol ment pour leur dévouement et leurs
que nous entreprenons. contributions à COPA les membres du
Dans le cadre de cette campagne, TC C.A. qui ne se représentent pas pour
a examiné les données canadiennes sur un nouveau mandat, tout en étant
les accidents du Bureau de la sécurité impatients d’accueillir les nouvelles
des transports (BST-Can.) depuis 2014 idées et nouvelles approches que les
et appliqué les normes adoptées par nouveaux membres du C.A. apport-
l›Équipe de la sécurité de l›aviation eront à notre organisation.
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COPA Flight is the outlet for COPA
members to let others know what
they’re doing to advance, promote and
preserve the Canadian freedom to fly
and we’re here to share your stories.
Our Regions section publishes news
about the myriad activities undertaken
Flying with Hope but due to rain along the route we
by COPA Flights across the country,
I have just returned from participat- diverted inland, stopping in Boise in
our News section is the forum for
ing in the first leg of the Give Hope Idaho, Salt Lake City in Utah and Las
stories of national interest that may
Wings journey, featured in the Decem- Vegas. Salt Lake City was a great stop
be happening in your back yard and
ber edition of COPA Flight. Give Hope as we were able to view and visit the
if you have something to get off your
Wings’ goal is to raise $500,000 for the Morman Temple and see where the
chest, write us a letter to the editor. We
charity Hope Air. It was because of that Morman Tabernacle Choir performs.
always appreciate nice, high resolution
article that I signed up and, three weeks We flew over the Grand Canyon on
photos, whether to accompany your
later, I was on my way to Kelowna, B.C. I our way to Los Angeles, where we
submissions or as part of our photo
joined Dave McElroy, the creator of this did a 30-minute radio interview with
contest.
adventure and its lead pilot, along with Craig Ferguson. The next day we flew
To help us deliver your message
Russ Airey and Harold Fast, the team the short distance to San Diego and,
effectively and efficiently we ask that
in the second RV, in time to pack and sadly, I turned over my co-pilot duties
contributors follow a few guidelines.
prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. to the next volunteer pilot, who went
The new format lends itself to con-
We left on January 2 in two RV aircraft on to Panama City. I was fortunate
cise, punchy stories that get the mes-
in light snow showers, and after a low to have had an uneventful journey,
sage across clearly and economically.
pass down the runway, were on our with fair weather, magnificent scenery
Please keep event reports and local
way. My leg of this 60-day trip would passing below and gaining at least
news stories to 300-400 words. Send
end in San Diego, Calif. on January 6. three new friends, as well as memo-
them in a Word document without any
With low ceilings, we wound our ries that will last a lifetime.
formatting or inserted graphics.
way between the hills surrounding
News stories should be 500-1,000
the Okanagan Valley until we reached Peter Smith
words and make sure facts are checked
Oroville, Wash. (K0S7) to clear customs.
and the statements made in the article
Although I am a licenced pilot, I was
are factual. We will edit out any libel-
pleased that Dave took the time to chal-
lous or erroneous material.
Letters should be no more than 500
lenge my flying skills, gaving me several Long Exposure
hours on the stick; he then often tested I read the article on radioactive aircraft
words and be civil and respectful.
me with questions. The RV-6 we were in instruments (February 2018 Mailbox)
Photos must be sent in high resolu-
is quite a bit faster and more sensitive and could only wonder if the resultant
tion or we can’t use them. A good rule
of thumb is that if the image is 1Mb or
to control inputs then the Pipers and sickness from my generation of pilots
larger it’s good to go. Cessnas I am more familiar with. had ever been measured.
Remember that this is your maga- After leaving Oroville, we climbed My flying covers 65 years of expo-
zine and among its roles is to reflect to clear the clouds. I was then able to sure to these very good instruments
the activities, goals and objectives of experience formation flying with our and it seems that no disabilities have
COPA and we’re happy to help you partners in Wings 2, both as lead air- occurred.
make COPA even stronger through an craft and chase plane/wingman. Over I’m a proud member of the Octogenar-
open channel of communications. the next five days we stopped at nine ian flying group and we are all just fine.
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copaflight.ca. by the first of the month the night. The original plan had been tive way of solving things.
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COPA Board
Elections
Plenty of Interest in Your Freedom to Fly
The nomination period for COPA’s La période de mises en candidature
2018 Board of Directors elections in pour les postes au sein du conseil
British Columbia, Ontario and Que- d’administration. 2018 de COPA pour
bec closed on February 8, and we les régions de la Colombie-Britan-
are now pleased to announce the list nique, de l’Ontario et du Québec s’est
of nominees in each region. Voting conclue le 8 février.
began Wednesday, February 14 at 12 Le scrutin débutera le mercredi
noon EST / 9 am PST and will end on 14 février à midi 12:00 HNE / 09:00
Tuesday, April 2, at 12 noon EDT / 9 HNP et se terminera le lundi 2 avril à
am PDT. 12:00 HAE / 09:00 HAP. Pour voter,
To cast your vote, go to copanational. rendez-vous sur copanational.org/en/
org and log in using your membership login et connectez-vous en utilisant
number and password (usually your votre numéro de membre et votre mot
last name in all capital letters). Those de passe. Ceux qui désirent voter par
wishing to vote by paper ballot can bulletin papier peuvent en demander
request one by contacting COPA at un en communiquant avec la COPA au
613-236-4901 ext. 107. 613-236-4901, poste 107.
British Columbia and Yukon (2 positions):
aviation presentations on topics Time Canada program, David has per-
ranging from Pilot Decision Making to sonally conducted over 1900 first-flights
Terminal Procedures to Travel Logs to and has seen a significant percentage of
Aviation Humour. those people go on to become private
David and his wife are Restricted Op- or commercial pilots.
erator Certificate-Aeronautical (ROC-A) David spent some years as an air
examiners. They run a program that traffic controller and has worked at
brings aviation into B.C. high school Boundary Bay tower (ZBB), Vancouver
classrooms as a means of teaching Centre and Vancouver tower (YVR).
Science, Technology, Engineering and In his current professional life, David
BLACK, David Mathematics (STEM) subjects and is the director of technology for a
North Vancouver, B.C. aviation-related courses like Cockpit transportation security company in
David has been an active participant Math, Leadership Through CRM, Avia- Metro Vancouver. In that role, David
in general aviation for over 35 years. tion Weather and Careers in Aviation. has had a lot of experience leading
He regularly flies with his pilot-wife Over 20 years ago, David founded the complex projects and communicating
throughout Canada and the U.S. and Air Time Canada Youth Aviation Pro- with management teams, corporate
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has flown general aviation aircraft in gram (airfun.org) which uses aviation to boards and government organizations.
England, Germany, Israel and Jordan. help young people develop self-esteem, David is a passionate supporter and
David is the current president of the confidence and leadership skills. In 2013, advocate of general aviation and has an
Golden Ears Flying Club (at CYPK) he received the Emilia Earhart Award of excellent understanding of flight safety
(goldenearsflying.org) which operates Merit from the Ninety-Nines at their an- and flight operations. He is an articulate
two Cessna 172s for its 25 members. nual convention in Montana for his work communicator and well versed in digital
In that capacity, David also organizes with troubled youth. Through the Air media and communications.
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newsline
COCHRANE, Pat I find as a pilot that there is always
Coldstream, B.C. more to learn, whether it is new up-
I am requesting your support in elect- grades in the airplane or changes to
ing me one of the B.C./Yukon COPA procedures. To help me be an effec-
directors. tive board member, I will draw on the
I received my private pilot licence knowledge and experience of B.C. and
in 1990 and am current as of February Yukon COPA members.
2018. I own a 1/4 share in a Piper Turbo COPA has an important role in protect-
Arrow III which is hangared at Vernon ing and improving general aviation in Can-
B.C. (YVK) and am a member of the ada. I will use my board and committee
Vernon Flying Club (COPA Flight 65). background to help COPA be successful.
I have extensive board and commit- As a COPA board member, I will
tee experience. I am in my 22nd year as work co-operatively with fellow board
a municipal councillor, having served members and senior staff to make the
12 years at the City of Vernon and the best decisions possible on behalf of
remainder at the District of Coldstream, COPA members.
where I have chaired numerous com- Please take a few minutes to vote
mittees as well as well as represented and make Pat Cochrane one of your
the community as acting mayor. choices for B.C./Yukon director.
is to try to bring a fresh, more youthful
perspective from the members at large
about how to make COPA a more
relevant organization to young and
experienced aviators alike. As a COPA
member, in addition to its important
role as preserving our freedom to fly,
I personally believe that COPA should
also be the hub for everything aviation,
including the social hub for participa-
tion, knowledge and events. I want to
help achieve this. Additionally, I hope
to use this experience to increase my
profile within the COPA organization
to become a more knowledgeable
general aviation advocate. The biggest
skill I can bring to the board is my 20+
years of business management experi-
ence by delivering a calm, level-head-
LORING, Arthur more active again, I have also recently ed approach and willingness to listen
Kamloops, B.C. obtained my night rating and hope to and consider all perspectives of issues.
I am an enthusiastic 42-year-old pursue additional learning opportuni- I am progressive and embrace new
small-business owner from Kamloops, ties soon. In 2017, I was elected as the thoughts and ways of doing things.
B.C. My private licence was obtained vice president of the Kamloops Flying I may not have a significant amount
in 1998 and I have been active in gen- Club (COPA Flight 82), where we have of professional aviation experience
eral aviation ever since. faced similar challenges of other clubs behind me, but I have the passion, en-
In the past three years, I have such as declining and aging member- thusiasm and dedication to represent
significantly increased my activity by ship, and are in the ongoing process B.C. & the Yukon, and to do my best to
purchasing a Diamond DA20, which of addressing those challenges to ensure our members’ voices are heard
has allowed me a great opportunity create a more vibrant and relevant as well as to guide future progressive
to do more flying both locally and club. I was re-elected to hold the same changes to make this great organiza-
cross-country (my most recent trip position for 2018. My main reason for tion one that reflects the beliefs of
being to Nevada). With becoming wanting to become a COPA director pilots in Canada.
copa flight | march 2018 9
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LYTHALL, Peter
Fort St. John, B.C.
I have been active in aviation for
most of my adult life. As a youngster,
I was introduced to general aviation
flying with the grandfather of one
of my childhood friends. Grandpa
was a back-country outfitter and my
first experience flying with him was
memorable, sitting on freshly oiled
yet well-worn saddles and salt blocks
in the rear of a rough 172 without any
seatbelt; when the baggage door
opened in flight, he shouted at me to
not fall out. And so it began; I started
flying lessons when I was able to
drive myself to the local airport.
I have been involved in both the
experimental and certified areas of
aviation, having built a Vans RV-7 kit-
plane several years ago. I have had the
opportunity to own several certified
aircraft and to use these aircraft as of flight time in a variety of different teered as a pilot with COPA for Kids
tools for business as well as recre- aircraft as I pursued and completed in Alberta. I believe I can bring a fresh
ation. Whether it was used to attend my various ratings that have culminat- voice and a well-rounded GA perspec-
to client meetings in remote areas or ed in a Single/Multi Engine Land and tive to issues facing the membership
to enjoy the Canadian backcountry Sea with a Group 1 IFR rating. in western Canada. I am committed to
on a weekend camping trip, I have em- As a member of COPA Flight 180 ensuring that our rights and freedoms
braced aviation as part of a success- I assisted with bringing a success- as a community are maintained for
ful business and rewarding personal ful COPA for Kids event to Fort St. the current and future generations of
lifestyle. I have logged over 2500 hrs John in 2017, and I previously volun- aviators.
MCELROY, David
Kelowna, B.C.
Flying: 3500 hrs current SE/ME/IFR
Ownership — about 8 aircraft, both solely
& in partnerships, including a C-140, Har-
vard, BE23, PA-24-250 and an RV-6.
• COPA — member since 1967
except the 15 years I spent in the UK
between 2000-2014
• Past chairman, Scottish Aero Club,
Perth, UK
• Current president, Kelowna Flying
Club/COPA Flight 36
• Current director, B.C. General
Aviation Association
• Reason for interest: my broad experi-
ence, well-suited to make a contribu-
tion to COPA members and mem- My bio speaks for itself. Lifelong flight. I want to share this passion
bers-to-be. passion for aviation which has in- with younger people and bring them
• Single most important skill: cluded many multi-country expedi- into aviation. I am well-equipped to
Leadership. tions including a round-the-world do so.
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WELTE, Ken
Nanaimo, B.C.
I hold a Cat-3 medical, with a night
VFR rating, with 800 hours on type
total PIC time of 900 hours. I am
competent at flying from both left and
right seats of a Cessna, an Arrow and a
Comanche. I have around 300 off-air-
port landings under my belt. Nanaimo
grass, Vargas Island and Nootka Island
beaches, Dog Creek, etc. (again, land-
ing from both left and right side of the
aircraft). I have flown most of British
Columbia, big chunks of Yukon, Alaska,
Alberta and Washington state. for access to airports and airspace. As received my private pilot licence while
I own a Cessna 172, and am with the costs, soar, we need a strong voice to in college. I am a civilian instructor
Nanaimo Flying Club and Nanaimo support general aviation. with the air cadets and run the flying
Air Cadets. I have supported the local My single most important skill is program. I mentor young cadets on
COPA for Kids events at the Nanaimo being a comfortable and an effective career planning and life skills. I com-
chapter, and I have in the past been a public speaker in front of any size of plete one big flying trip every year.
Cadet Familiarization Pilot. I run the group. My second-most important I am a pragmatic and professional
Flying Scholarship program at my Air skill is that I have a passion for men- negotiator, I own my own business and
Cadet squadron. toring leadership in youth. understand how to keep costs in check.
I believe that recruitment of new I was born in Campbell River, B.C. I understand that costs are our biggest
members is the biggest requirement and graduated from Nanaimo District barrier to enjoying general aviation. As
for COPA over the next few years. Secondary High School. I attended commercial aviation grows at an unprec-
With the drastic requirements for pi- Malaspina College and studied sci- edented pace, we need a strong voice
lots in commercial aviation, our COPA ence and social sciences. advocating for general aviation, from the
voice needs to be strong to advocate As a teenager, I was an air cadet. I local airports to the Federal government.
WHITTEMORE, Marc this great freedom which I cherish.
Kelowna, B.C. There are two other related reasons
My spouse Susanne and I are pas- which indirectly contribute to preserv-
sionate aviators, flying for pure joy ing and enhancing the freedom. Firstly,
and fun. Living in B.C. affords us the it would be so helpful to establish
opportunity to go to see places we some type of pilot support program.
would not get to as often otherwise, Many new pilots are too intimidated
with our busy work schedules. to fly to destinations they would like
My flying dream got real at around to. The system appears at first to be
1995 and have about 1100 hours to overwhelming; one or two flights with
date. I hold a private licence with in- a fellow pilot on board is all it takes.
strument rating, and have owned eight Kelowna to Victoria is an example — a those training in mountainous regions
beautiful single-engine birds over the bit daunting but a conversation and to help pilots avoid the various in-
years; currently flying a Mooney Rocket ride with someone familiar is all that’s sidious risks associated with mountain
and a Maule. We are proud members needed; fellow pilots helped me long flying, and at the same time increase
of the Kelowna and Nanaimo Flying ago and I’ve helped others over the the freedom to fly by equipping pilots
Clubs and our informal Nakusp Flyers years. A structured program would with more knowledge. As a practicing
Group. Why a COPA director? Our help pilots overcome these intimida- lawyer in Kelowna for 30+ years, I bring
mission statement centres on freedom tions. Secondly, ATC has different knowledge of legislative and regula-
to fly. This freedom is always under criteria for control in mountainous tory schemes and a healthy wariness of
threat from a variety of sources, and regions driven by safety. I advocate the agendas of government and lobby
my main reason to stand for election is for extra training and knowledge to groups. If elected a COPA director, I will
to help continue the work to preserve be built into our private licensing for serve faithfully and diligently.
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Southern Ontario (3 positions)
ABLEY, Joe oil and avgas. I own a 1992 Grumman
London, Ont. AG 5B Tiger (FBLY), which I bought
I learned to fly in the late ‘80s at the in Kamloops, B.C. in January 2017
Cranfield airport in the U.K. (EGTC), and flew back across the country to
in Cessna 150s and 152s. After getting London airport (YXU), where it is now
my PPL at age seventeen, I spent hangared. I am a member of Avia-
the better part of three decades first teurs.Quebec, COPA and COPA Flight
at university where I had no money 75, based in St. Thomas, Ont. (YQS),
to fly, and later working in the tech which is where I am doing my Instru-
industry in Europe, New Zealand and ment and CPL training. I’m also a cur-
Canada when I had no time. rent member of AOPA and the AYA (a
It took me until 2015 to get my Grumman type organization). I would
priorities straight in the form of a like to be a COPA director because it
Canadian licence. I now have a couple seems like a great way to contribute
of hundred hours logged and hope to back to the Canadian general avia-
complete my instrument rating and tion community whilst also getting a
commercial licence this summer. It better insight into aviation in Canada global Internet infrastructure. How-
turns out, despite all that time not fly- in general. I have not-for-profit board ever, I think the most useful skill I can
ing, I still get the same giant smile ev- and governance experience in a con- contribute is the desire to focus on
ery time I sit in the left seat or open a sensus/community context through pragmatic, real-world answers to real-
hangar door to the delicious aroma of my work designing and operating world problems.
however I have access to a number
of float and amphibious aircraft as I
require. In addition to my flying back-
ground, I have considerable experi-
ence in the insurance field, at both the
company and broker sides of the busi-
ness. I am a member of the Ontario
Seaplane Association and reside in
Toronto. My main interest in becoming
a director is to give back to aviation
some of the skills and use the relation-
ships I have developed in my varied
tenure in aviation. Aviation in Canada
has become increasing costly and
complex, and governments at all levels
have become increasingly aviation-ad-
verse at best, with it being viewed as a
ARMSTRONG, Paul year, with most of my flying done on tax generation opportunity at both the
Toronto, Ont. floats or amphibious floats conducting federal and, even more, provincial level
I gained my interest in flying through initial or recurrency training, insur- in Ontario. The biggest skill I can offer
my father, who was an R.C.A.F. fighter ance checkouts and aircraft ferrying. the board is my persistence, whether
pilot who learned to fly in the British I am a Transport Canada Authorized it is through motivating for a more
Commonwealth Air Training Plan. I Person. I was a partner for many years engaged membership that will encour-
joined COPA before I started flight in a Part 703 Air Taxi operation that age COPA to be more than a $200
training in 1975. primarily did seaplane training under hamburger club, or through helping
I have a commercial licence and contract to a community college. an engaged board and executive to
currently fly 250 to 300 hours per I currently do not own an aircraft, become a more active lobbying force.
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ELWOOD, Kevin
Stayner, Ont.
I am a husband, father, commercial
pilot, business owner, landowner
and elected municipal councillor in
Stayner, Ontario. I have had a long-
time love of flying, beginning flight
training in 1986 and now carrying an
ATPL licence, having flown 25 aircraft
types. I have a network of indus-
try relationships, from recreational
pilots through to professional pilots,
maintenance engineers and airport
operators. I have owned several planes
during my 32 years as a pilot, includ-
ing ultra-lights, a Cessna 150, a Cessna to Clearview Field and close to Collin- much personal sacrifice, community
185, a Cessna 206 and a Piper PA11-S. gwood airport (NY3). I researched support and COPA support the ap-
While flying is my passion, it is also to understand how a dangerous proval was revoked. I developed a
my business and supports my family. I proposal could be founded in govern- knowledge of how aviation’s com-
am a professional contract pilot flying ment policy. To my dismay I learned munity benefits are overlooked by
the de Havilland Turbo Beaver. Prior to that aviation facilities and procedures both government and policy advisors.
this, I was a corporate pilot from 1997 had been ignored by the provincial COPA has made it a priority to ensure
to 2006. I have 5650 hours flying, in government even after COPA testified general aviation is recognized for its
every province and territory in Cana- and submitted comments during the contribution to society, be it economic
da, and most of the continental U.S. drafting of energy legislation. This gap or social. This aviation knowledge and
and Europe. Our 100-acre farm is the in legislation resulted a project being government experience can assist
home of Clearview Field (LV2), sup- approved by the province whereupon COPA in protecting personal aviation
ported by RCAP IFR approaches. In the onus was on the aviation com- and promote it as a valued, integral
2009, I became aware of a proposed munity to appeal and prove it would and sustainable part of the Canadian
wind turbine project on land adjacent result in harm to human health. With community, now and into the future.
HATCHER, Conrad pilots who I would otherwise not get to
St. Catharines, Ont. meet. My single most important reason
My flying career began when I took for becoming a COPA director is that I
my first lesson in 1975, in a Piper am concerned for the future of person-
Cherokee, at the St. Catharines Flying al aviation and I want to contribute to
Club. Since that time, I have amassed ensuring that it continues and thrives.
over 20,000 flying hours in a variety I want to promote our segment of the
of aircraft as an instructor, charter, aviation community and ensure that we
airline and corporate pilot. expose as many new people as pos-
Currently I work as a Class 1 Flight sible to the world of general aviation. I
Instructor at the St. Catharines Flying believe that the most important skill I
Club, to which I returned after spend- can bring to the COPA board is that of
ing 14 years as an inspector at Trans- a communicator. I want to tell our story
port Canada. I enjoy teaching both and articulate our vision and values
new pilots and those who are pursuing to the general public and the aviation
advanced ratings or learning to fly a community. If we fail to articulate our
different aircraft. I am also an active view of the world of aviation effectively,
Pilot Examiner which affords me the others will do it for us and it may not
opportunity to travel regularly around be accurate or favourable. I believe
southern Ontario to a variety of air- that I can use my experience, skills and
ports and flying operations. I am able talents to assist the board in achieving
to get to know many more enthusiastic all of our mutual goals.
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JAVANPOUR, Oliver him to offer comprehensive and inte-
Ottawa, Ont. grated strategic solutions to his clients.
Oliver is an avid pilot and has been During the 1980s and 1990s Oliver was
flying since 2001. Among his flying an active team member of several high
adventures, he has flown his vintage technology firms in Ottawa. Oliver
aircraft from the west coast to the east worked in various capacities, from
coast. He has been a member of Rock- highly technical positions to manag-
cliffe and Ottawa flying clubs at vari- ing marketing and client relationships
ous intervals. He is an instrument-rated on an international scale. Oliver is a
(IFR) multi-engine pilot who has inter- dedicated volunteer in the field of non-
ests in regulatory topics and concerns profit organizations and a supporter of
around general aviation and economic health, education, arts and culture in
development issues related to local Ottawa. For the past 25 years he has
airports in his town and province. assisted non-profit organizations with
During the past year he has been community / government relations and
closely involved in the upgrade and organizational sustainability through
restoration of his vintage (1946) tail his role as a board member, fundraiser
dragger. Oliver is a senior consultant and committee chair. Oliver is currently
working and writing extensively in the serving on the board of governors of
area of public policy, including pri- Carleton University. He is the vice-chair
vacy, governance, strategic planning of the governance committee. Oliver
and global affairs. Since 1996 he has is encouraged to see COPA’s recent
worked closely within the public sector direction in working collaboratively non-profit volunteer board experience
in Canada and the U.S. to develop pub- with various governmental organiza- could be used to assist COPA in plan-
lic, business and operational policies tions to protect and promote general ning general aviation sustainability and
that address the changing needs of aviation in Canada, and conduct stud- future planning. Oliver feels he may
governments. His insight into technol- ies in areas of aviation and economic be able to share some lessons learned
ogy, legislative and legal nuances and development. To this end, as a member and experiences with COPA board and
operational mechanics have enabled of COPA, he feels that his extensive organization.
LIGHTSTONE, Phil Phil is the past president and direc-
Richmond Hill, Ont. tor of the Local Area Network Dealers
Phil is a licenced pilot with over Association (LANDA), represent-
1700 hours, holding Night and VFR ing the network industry in Canada.
OTT ratings. He has volunteered with LANDA’s focus included education,
a number of aviation organizations, mentorship, collaboration, social and
including Young Eagles, COPA for end user awareness. He has sat on
Kids, Hope Air, Canadian Air & Space numerous North American IT Indus-
Museum, Pickering Airpark, and is try advisory boards. He is the former
a member of the Buttonville Flying marketing director of the Office
Club (COPA Flight 44). He is a part- Automation Professionals of Canada.
ner in a Commander 114B. Aviation is Phil has written articles appearing in
part of his DNA; at an early age, he Canadian Jeweller Magazine, Com-
was building and flying balsa model puting Canada, COPA Flight and
airplanes, rockets, radio-controlled LinkedIn, and endeavors to educate
models and full-scale aircraft. He has and share his knowledge. Phil’s inter-
been or is a member in the Acad- est is to help COPA execute meaning-
emy of Model Aeronautics, Model ful change to impact the day-to-day
Aeronautics Association of Canada, flight and aviation experiences for help COPA transition into the digital
Kingston R/C Modellers (past direc- COPA’s membership, the aviation era and grow COPA’s membership, in-
tor), Richmond Hill Model Airplane industry and the general public. As a cluding attracting new student pilots.
Club (past director), AOPA and technology professional and general Phil’s DNA is about insightful execu-
COPA. aviation pilot, he brings the skills to tion and delivery.
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MARTINS, Alexander
Toronto, Ont.
COPA is an organization that has
made a significant contribution to
Canadian culture, history and identity.
Growing up in a generation where
many are tied to their electronic de-
vices, general aviation and COPA has
been a source of meaningful personal
interactions, friendships, once-in-
a-lifetime experiences and lifelong
memories. This, unfortunately, is not
the experience of many of my peers,
which is why I would like to take on
the task, as a director of COPA, to
recruit young members. This would
be best achieved by attending flying
schools, colleges and universities to
give a worthy pitch on the benefits
and possibilities as a member of
COPA. My single greatest advantage
is being a member of my target audi-
ence, bringing a fresh viewpoint and
vision for the future of COPA. flying the Cessna 152, 172 and learn- I study Commercial Aviation Man-
I fell in love with airplanes at the ing tailwheel in a Bellanca Citabria. I agement at the University of West-
age of 10 at Ontario Place, sitting in an am also a member of the York Soaring ern Ontario, where I hope to open a
Air Cadet glider that was on display. I Association, where I flew two glider university-based COPA Flight for avia-
later joined Air Cadets, and years later types and towed gliders in the club’s tion students. Given the opportunity,
finished with a glider and private pilot towing aircraft. As a COPA director, I hope to grow COPA’s membership
licence. Since then, I have become a experiences like these are what I hope everywhere possible, so that it will be
member of the Brampton Flying Club, to grow for today’s youth. Currently, sustainable going into the future.
MORAWETZ, Clark World by flying more women in gen-
Toronto, Ont. eral aviation aircraft than anywhere
I have been flying my entire life. I else on earth. In 2011, Women of
don’t know when my first flight was. Aviation Week awarded me the Most
I grew up in general aviation, flying Unusual Introductory Flight top prize.
with my father and his friends for In 2017, I was given the President’s
breakfast every Sunday morning. Award by COPA for my work on CO-
Flying is in my blood. I obtained my PA’s Strategic Planning Committee.
Glider and Private Pilot Licences as a I am currently a member of COPA
member of the Air Cadets. Flight 32, based out of Billy Bishop
Since then, I have accumulated Toronto City Airport. For as long as
over 5000 hours of flying in every- I can remember, I couldn’t wait for
thing from homebuilts to the Q400. the next edition of COPA Flight to
Today, I work as a captain at Porter show up in the mail so I could check
Airlines. While being a pilot is my out the classifieds and dream about
profession, it is also my passion. owning my own airplane. In 2017, my
Since I learned to fly, I have volun- girlfriend and I purchased our first
teered at COPA, Young Eagles and airplane, a 1971 Cessna 172L, through bridge the gap between the general
Women in Aviation events. In 2010, I COPA Flight. I want to be your aviation community we have now, and
helped Oshawa airport become the next director for Southern Ontario the community that we need to have
Most Female-Friendly Airport in the because I feel I have the ability to in the future.
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PECKHAM, Randy
Ottawa, Ont.
Randy has been a pilot since 1985,
holding Glider, Private and Commer-
cial pilot licences. He is qualified for
single- and multi-engine land aircraft,
with a Group 1 IFR rating. He cur-
rently owns and flies a Cessna 340A
and flies around 300 hrs per year for
business and personal use. Previ-
ous aircraft ownership includes a
Diamond DA40, Cessna T310R and a
Piper Cherokee PA28. He has been a
member of COPA since 2008 and an
AOPA member since 2011.
Randy is an active member of the
aviation community, with a passion for
promoting general aviation. It is his be-
lief that, as a COPA director, additional
visibility can be brought to the avia-
tion community with a goal to further
highlight and validate its importance
in Canada. Enabling and empowering
general aviation while protecting and
enhancing the availability and acces-
sibility of aviation resources is his pri-
mary goal. Additionally, promoting the Randy has been involved in running is versed in the functions of a board
accessibility of aviation to the general numerous businesses, as well as work- of directors, and understands the ef-
Canadian population, and facilitating ing in the federal sector at the senior forts and processes required to effect
modernization of aviation, will be ben- administrator level. He has served as change and to influence decision-
eficial to aviators and passengers alike. an officer in the Canadian Forces. He making.
RONAN, Doug operate from our 150-acre private
Brechin, Ont. airport with two intersecting 2000-
I started flying at 14 with a good ft grass strips and a 2000-ft water
friend of my father, George Trelford, runway near the northeast corner of
who had a Cessna 180 on floats. He Lake Simcoe. I have extensive experi-
taught me how to fly on many bush- ence dealing with all aspects of both
flying adventures throughout Canada certified and homebuilt aircraft.
and the U.S. From then on, flying In March 2004 I formed the Ontario
has been my life. During high school Seaplane Association (COPA Flight
I worked at Markham airport as as- 110). In 2004, I was appointed to
sistant manager. I was an apprentice COPA’s six-member National Seaplane
AME at Markham and at Ken Wilson Advisory Committee to deal with
Aircraft. In 1988, I bought my first seaplane issues across the country. I
airplane — a 1964 Cessna 150; since was invited by Transport Canada to
then, I have owned over 125 airplanes take part in the Responsible Aero-
and have accumulated approximately drome Development focus group in
6000 hours. 2015/2016. I am currently a field direc- and won many battles on behalf of
In 1990, I started my business, Doug tor for the Seaplane Pilots Association general aviation in Canada. I look for-
Ronan Aircraft Sales, selling aircraft, and a director for the International ward to your support in the upcoming
doing restorations, operating a struc- 180/185 Club. I was a COPA director election as a COPA director for South-
tures AMO, and salvaging aircraft. We for seven-and-a-half years, and fought ern Ontario for a third term.
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Quebec (2 positions)
BEAUCHESNE, Jonathan Living in Montreal, Jonathan
Montréal, Que. Beauchesne is a pilot for almost 17
Originaire de Montréal, Jonathan years and holds a commercial pilot
Beauchesne est pilote depuis près de licence (Canadian and U.S.) since
17 ans et détient sa licence de pilote 2010. He also has multi-IFR, night and
commercial (canadien et américain) seaplane ratings.
depuis 2010. Il possède également Jonathan sits on the COPA board of
ses annotations multi-IFR, nuit et directors since 2014. He defended sev-
hydravion. eral airports, including St. Hubert, Mas-
Jonathan siège au conseil couche and Neuville. He has met many
d’administration de COPA depuis members over the past years in order
2014. Il a défendu plusieurs aéro- to promote COPA, and helped to es-
ports, dont St-Hubert, Mascouche et tablish three new COPA Flights in the
Neuville. Il a rencontré de nombreux continuer de défendre les intérêts province of Québec. Jonathan wants
membres au cours des dernières an- des aviateurs canadiens et trouver to continue to defend the interests of
nées afin de faire rayonner COPA et des opportunités qui permettront de Canadian pilots and find opportuni-
permis la création de trois nouveaux faire croître le monde de l’aviation ties that will help the world of general
Clubs COPA au Québec. Il souhaite générale à l’échelle nationale. aviation to grow countrywide.
J’ai vendu mon commerce, il y a I hold a private pilot licence with
près de 2 ans, je suis donc jeune night and VFR-OTT ratings. I’ve
retraité, ayant maintenant beau- been a member of COPA since 1999.
coup plus de temps à vaquer à mon I am the co-owner of a Cessna 172,
vif intérêt pour l’aviation qui est a member of the Ottawa Rockcliffe
ma principale passion. Ma grande Flying Club, as well as of the AGAG
disponibilité et mon enthousiasme à (Association des Gens de l’Aviation
occuper ces fonctions sont des mo- de Gatineau) and Aviateur.Québec.
tivations supplémentaires à travailler I sold my business about two years
et faire avancer des dossiers diffi- ago, so I can now say I am a rather
ciles afin de les mener à terme avec young retiree with much time to
soin et de façon méticuleuse dans spend on what has been a lifetime
le domaine. Ces nombreuses expéri- passion. Being both readily available
ences acquises dans mes occupa- and keen at undertaking such a role,
tions des 25 dernières années seront I bring motivation that will most cer-
assurément un atout dans l’exercice tainly help me move forward with a
de ces fonctions. Mon but est d’offrir number of difficult issues still at task.
MAJOR, Paul-Marc mon temps et mon savoir au service The vast experience I have acquired
Gatineau, Que. de l’équipe en place en joignant le during the past 25 years will help
Je me présente en tant que candidat conseil d’administration de la COPA me perform efficiently as I sit on the
au poste de directeur dans la province et ainsi continuer au sein de cette board of COPA. My aim is to make
de Québec au sein de la COPA. Pilote équipe d’atteindre les buts et les my time, my drive and my knowledge
privé avec une annotation VFR-OTT objectifs de l’organisme et ainsi fully available to the management
et vol de nuit ainsi que membre de continuer avec vous de mieux servir team of COPA so it can pursue its
la COPA depuis 1999, je suis proprié- le domaine de l’aviation. En résumé, mission to promote and preserve the
taire-partenaire d’un avion de type ma grande disponibilité, mon vif best interests of aviators. To sum it
Cessna 172. Je suis membre du Ottawa intérêt dans le domaine, ma rigueur up, my availability, my sharp interest
Rockcliffe Flying Club, de l’Association et mon efficacité sont mes meilleurs for aviation, my thoroughness and my
des gens de l’avion de Gatineau et atouts à joindre votre équipe pour efficiency remain my best assets as a
membre d’Aviateur.Québec. ce poste. future member of your team.
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To advance, promote and
preserve the Canadian
freedom to fly.
As a COPA member you’ll enjoy
the many benefits that we offer,
including but not limited to:
• Group insurance programs
for aviation, life, dental,
accidental death, emergency
medical, home and auto,
UAV
DELORME, Matthieu A COPA member since 1999, I am
Longueil, Que. an aviation enthusiast. I own a Cirrus
• Car and hotel discounts
Membre de la COPA depuis 1999, je suis SR22 (GNTU), I built a S45 Mystere
• 5% discount with VIA Rail
un passionné de l’aviation. Je suis pro- (GPMD) and I am a member of the
• Monthly issues of COPA Flight
priétaire d’un Cirrus SR22 (GNTU), j’ai board of directors of St-Mathieu-
• Website Members-only section
construit un S45 Mystère (GPMD) et je de-Beloeil airport (SB3). I have had
which includes free guides,
suis membre du conseil d’administration my private licence (IFR/Night) for
updated articles, and
de l’aéroport de St-Mathieu-de-Beloeil over 40 years.
community events (SB3). J’ai ma licence Privé IFR/Nuit At the professional level, I am se-
• A BMO MasterCard; whenever depuis plus de 40 ans. nior vice-president of technology for
you make a purchase, a Au niveau professionnel, je suis premier the Canam Group (CIO,) and I have
payment is made to COPA vice-président du groupe Canam au always been very active in terms of
from BMO Bank of Montreal niveau de la technologie et j’ai toujours innovation (see my resumé). I have
at no additional cost to you été très actif au niveau de l’innovation five children, all girls, from 23 to 33
• Discounts on other aviation (voir mon C.V.). J’ai cinq enfants, toutes years old. My oldest is an air traffic
publications including Wings, des filles, de 23 à 33 ans. Ma plus vieille controller at Nav Canada and I have
Helicopters, Canadian Aviator, est contrôleur aérien chez Nav Canada et a son-in-law who is an Air Canada
and Air Maintenance j’ai un gendre pilote à Air Canada. Je dé- pilot. I wish to join COPA to become
• Attending our convention to sire joindre la COPA afin de m’impliquer even more involved in the develop-
network and engage with encore plus dans le développement de ment of general aviation to ensure
fellow aviators l’aviation générale afin d’en assurer la its sustainability and to promote it
pérennité et d’en faire la promotion chez among our youth. With the experi-
nos jeunes. Avec l’expérience acquise ence gained in managing a small
Join now and support aviation dans la gestion d’un petit aéroport et airport and my experience in busi-
in Canada today! mon expérience en entreprise, je pense ness, I think that I can provide COPA
que je peux apporter à la COPA des with sound advice and innovative
Canadian Owners and Pilots conseils judicieux et des idées d’évolution ideas for change. Having to travel
Association novatrices. Ayant à voyager beaucoup en a lot around the region, I realize
75 Albert Street, Suite 903 région, je réalise l’importance de garder the importance of keeping access
Ottawa, ON K1P 5E7 les accès aux aéroports de ces régions, to regional airports. I know several
T: 613-236-4901 je connais plusieurs entrepreneurs dont entrepreneurs whose choice of loca-
copa@copanational.org le choix des emplacements en région est tions in the region is based on the
www.copanational.org basé sur la proximité d’un aéroport. proximity of an airport.
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