Air Time Canada - The Magic and Adventure of Airplanes

How it Works
We have 5 different programs that are open to the public and completely free. You do them in order, starting with a fun laugh-till-your-cheeks-hurt ground school and working your way through free flights and more free classes. These award-wining programs aren't just great fun - they will also turbo-boost your confidence and self-esteem.

Step 1

Co-Pilot Class - Earn your Co-Pilot License

A fun, interactive, day in Ground School with activities, games, outdoor exercises, and group work. Makes you eligible for a Co-Pilot Flight.
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Three classes per year. Open to the public (ages 13 to 99).

Step 2

Co-Pilot Flight - Fly an Airplane

A short local flight where you can put your co-pilot's license to use flying a plane, talking with air traffic control, and following airport and cockpit procedures.
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All Seasons. Open to all Co-Pilot Class Graduates.

Step 3

Navigator Class - Earn your Airside Lanyard

Another fun and interactive ground school. Topics include advanced radio communications, ground operations and navigation. Makes you eligible for a Destination Flight.
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One class per year. Open by lottery to everyone who completed the Co-Pilot Flight.

Step 4

Destination Flight - A longer and more exciting flight

It's a 2-way flight with a short stop at the destination. You'll fly in one direction, and navigate in the other. Makes you eligible for a Superflight.
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Spring, Summer, and Fall. Available to all Navigator graduates.

Step 5

Superflight - A once-in-a-lifetime Adventure

It's an all-day (or even overight) adventure you will never forget. Destinations like Pemberton, Lillooet, Vancouver Island, and more.
Check out This Blog Entry for a great example.

Spring, Summer, and Fall. Available by lottery to everyone who has completed the Navigator Flight.

Free? Yes, really! Our organization and the volunteer pilots that conduct your flights pay for all classroom and flight-related expenses (including fuel). The only cost to you is to get yourself to/from the class and flights and your personal meals and lodging (as applicable).

Other things of interest:

Elementary & High-School Offerings:
Gamified aviation-themed classroom sessions supporting various math and science topics.
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Lectures & Presentations:
Educational, inspirational, or just entertaining presentations for pilots and non-pilots.
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Blogs:
Stories and Pictures of adventures and superflights.
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Testimonials:
See what past-grads have had to say about our programs.
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