Discover Aviation
 2023-08-19
Check-in Desk for Pre-registered Participants
Discover Aviation
Saturday August 19 of 2023 dawned clear and sunny for the COPA 149 Discover Aviation Day at the Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport. Eight pilots flew 96 eager young aviators in their private aircraft at no cost to the participants. Each flight lasted about 20 minutes and gave the passengers unparalleled views of local attractions such as the Welland Canal, the Lake Erie and Ontario shorelines, their own neighbourhoods and distant views of Toronto, Niagara Falls and Buffalo. Funding for this event was provided by members of COPA 149. Piloting services and ground support were provided by volunteers.
The pictures posted below are in reduced resolution. If you are a participant and would like a higher resolution copy of your picture, please drop us an email at copa149atcnq3@gmail.com identifying yourself and which picture you would like. To download an image, right-click on the image and select "Save Picture As". The pictures are protected by copyright belonging to the individual photographers, and may not be used for commercial purposes without permission.
Find out more about the Discover Aviation Program:Â COPA 149 Discover Aviation Day
Pre-registered participants check in.
Pilots are briefed on the procedures for the day.
All aviators receive a ground briefing.
Loading the first flight of the day in a Diamond DA-40.
Aircraft lined up to receive participants.
Visitors too young to fly have a chance at some taxi practice.
Before flight briefing in the cockpit of an ultralight aircraft.
Seat belt check.
Excitement builds as engine start nears.
Another flight leaves the ground in a Piper Cherokee D.
Pilot and co-pilot in a classic 1947 Stinson.
Rear seat to co-pilot: how do you read?
Co-pilot to rear seat: I read you five by five.
1947 Stinson on the climbout.
Diamond DA-40 ready to roll.
Family and friends watch the aviators heading towards the sky.
This should be fun.
Taxi regulations for junior aviators.
Ready to taxi.
Last flight of the day.
The Diamond DA-40 ready for a rest.
Thank-you COPA 149 members and pilots!
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