About
COPA Flight 149
Card-lock Fuel Kiosk: a project of COPA 149 and the NCDRA Commission
Got a question about COPA 149 or the NCDRA? Drop us an email at copa149atcnq3@gmail.com
What is COPA?
COPA is the acronym for the nation-wide Canadian Owners and Pilots Association
What is COPA 149?
COPA 149 is the local chapter of COPA National
located at Niagara Central Airport
supports and promotes general aviation in the Niagara Region a++nd southern Ontario
serves the communities of Welland, Port Colborne, Pelham and Wainfleet
COPA 149 members are not required to belong to COPA National, but are encouraged to do so
Captain: Adrian Verburg Co-Captain: Roland Meisel Navigator: Sharon Spurgeon
Contact the Captain: 905-733-0542
Send email to: copa149atcnq3@gmail.com
Send snail mail to:
COPA 149 c/o V-Wing Venture
4-435 River Rd. Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0
Who belongs to COPA 149?
persons interested in aviation and the Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport
members come from all walks of life including business, industry, farming, education, professionals, retirees, and others.
Do I need to be a pilot? May I come to a meeting without joining?
not all of our members are pilots; non-pilots are welcome
you are welcome to attend one or two meetings without joining
you may join COPA 149 at any time at a meeting or by calling Captain Adrian Verburg at 905-733-0542
COPA 149 membership dues are $60 per year single or $80 per couple
dues are used to support the many initiatives of COPA 149 that benefit the operations and users of the NCDRA
What does COPA 149 do?
hold monthly meetings on the third Thursday of most months
host special social events such as BBQs and Christmas dinners
share aviation knowledge and safety practices to our members and the public
support and promote Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport
host Transport Canada safety seminars
attend Airport Commission meetings
host a Fly-in every summer
participate in airport improvement projects such as line-painting, signage, infrastructure maintenance
seek private donations to help maintain and improve infrastructure at CNQ3
seek private donations to establish a flight training bursary
offer free aircraft rides to young people as part of the COPA for Kids program ( Discover Aviation )
arrange group Fly-outs to other airports
provide a collective voice for airport-related issues
Winter at the Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport
