Once again the members of the Penticton Flying Club are hosting their annual COPA for Kids event.
This is a national program operated through the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association and sponsored by AIG Insurance Company of Canada.
COPA for Kids in Canada has developed from the Young Eagles program that was created in 1992 by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) in the United States and now around the world. To date in Canada COPA members have flown over 10,000 junior aviators.
The mission of the COPA for Kids Program is to provide a motivational aviation experience focusing on an introductory flight in a light aircraft. These flights are provided completely free of charge to any youths between eight and 17 years of age.
The program consists of a 20-minute “ground school” where the junior aviator learns safety around the flight line, the theory of flight, working parts of the aircraft and also the opportunity for lots of questions.
In this area, participating pilots usually fly more than 120 youths in the three to four hours beginning Sunday, May 9 at 9 a.m.
Youths and parents are asked to visit www.copaforkids.org and print off the brochure and registration form. Bring the completed form and waiver to the Penticton Flying Club Les Abbey Way between 9 and 11 a.m.
