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COPA proudly introduces
COPA
For Kids Aviation Program cleared for takeoff We are pleased
to announce the launch of our program to promote aviation to Canada’s youth.
The mission of the COPA For Kids Aviation Program is to provide a motivational
aviation experience, focusing on a flight in an airplane. These flights are
provided free of charge to youth ages 7-17. For many years an agreement between COPA and the
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) in the US had allowed COPA members to
fly young people as part of the EAA’s Young Eagles program. However, following
a review of the program by the EAA it became apparent that liability issues in
the US would not permit COPA’s continued participation in Young Eagles. So, an
alternative was sought for COPA to provide organized flights for youth in
Canada. The COPA For
Kids Aviation Program is sponsored by Travelers, the underwriters for the COPA
Gold and Silver Wings insurance programs and delivered exclusively by our
national network of COPA Flights. “The COPA
For Kids Aviation Program has been inspired by Young Eagles but is not
associated in any way with Young Eagles or the EAA” said COPA President Kevin
Psutka. “I am pleased that the EAA will continue the Young Eagles program
through its Canadian Chapters. With our two programs in place, we can maximize
the opportunity for kids to experience the thrill of flight.” COPA Flights
who wish to fly young people are invited to read the Guide to the COPA For Kids
Aviation Program and see the attractive brochure and certificate that are
available for download or can be ordered from our office. Click on the COPA For
Kids logo on our web site or go to the new web site www.COPAForKids.org
for more information. 2009
marks the Centennial of Powered Flight in Canada. To help celebrate, let’s fly
2009 kids in 2009!
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