Young would-be, wanna-be pilots made an important discovery in Vernon over the weekend.

Veteran pilots make wise decisions.

The annual Discover Aviation Vernon event, slated for Saturday, July 15, sees members of the Vernon Flying Club and COPA Flight 65 (Canadian Owners and Pilots Association) taking interested youth aged eight-to-20 for a ride in the pilots91裸聊视频� small airplane to experience the thrill of aviation.

The day was formerly known as COPA For Kids, and this year91裸聊视频檚 Discover Aviation event was cancelled by pilots because of wildfire smoke, making it unsafe to fly.

91裸聊视频淭he volunteers were all set up and raring to go,91裸聊视频� said pilot Rob McDicken. 91裸聊视频淭here was a lineup at the welcome desk by 7:40 a.m. There were 13 junior aviators, very eager and excited.91裸聊视频�

The first group was able to attend Ground School and Safety Briefing.

91裸聊视频淚t was a bit of a dress rehearsal,91裸聊视频� said McDicken, adding the event will be re-scheduled for later in the summer or even the fall.

All spots for the 2023 Discover Aviation Vernon had been reserved.

The club was also helped out on July 15 by pilot volunteers from the Salmon Arm and Kelowna flying clubs

roger@vernonmorningstar.com
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