COPA Discover Aviation is an aviation program that is free to anyone age 8 or older. It brings together people who are interested in the science of flight with licensed pilots where the pilots will provide you with an aviation informative introduction and then take you up for a flight.
The COPA Discover Aviation program provides a - Free of Charge - motivational aviation experience introducing young people to the science of flight. Anyone age 8 or older is welcome to join us at the Olds-Didsbury aerodrome for a free flight. Some additional information can be found on the COPA Discover Aviation website.
REGISTRATION is now closed for 2023.
Please watch for our next program in 2024. It is usually held in June.
A waiver form for flights under the Discover Aviation program can be found at Flight Waiver and Registration form. It is required for all participants in the Discover Aviation program. You MUST have BOTH pages filled in for every participant.
The Olds-Didsbury aerodrome is registered and located at Latitude N51° 42' 39" Longitude W114° 06' 22" and its ICAO aerodrome identification is CEA3. It is located between the town of Olds and the town of Didsbury.
Pilots wanting to fly COPA Discover Aviation flights with the Olds-Didsbury Flying Association COPA Flight 142, please forward the following pilot and aircraft information to Ed Shaw.
PILOT AND AIRCRAFT INFORMATION NEEDED
Note that all volunteer pilots must meet the requirements of the CARs prior to flying passengers.