Flight Deck 2015

Pilot John Bacon. Photographers, Peter Jonasson, John Bradford and Heather Cardle

Pilot Bruce Kuehl. Photographers Jan Carey and Heather Cardle

Well another wonderful year of "Flight Deck" has landed safely, engines shut off, and aircraft taken back to their hangers at the Brantford Municipal Airport. None of this incredible experience for 101 kids from Lansdowne Children's Centre and Boys and Girls Club would ever have succeeded without the help of: -the dedication of The Brantford Flight Centre and COPA; -The Rotary Club of Brantford... -all the patient volunteer pilots; -the shutter happy photographers; -the relentless organizers from each institution; and of course.. -101 kids and their families Friendships were fostered and memories embedded through all of our contributions and personal rewards for this project. Every soul that crossed the Flight Deck 2015 threshold has been blessed. I can assure you that people's lives have changed for the better and the miles of smiles have only just begun. Self-esteem, confidence and pride in accomplishment belong to each and every participant. Looks good on you! Thank you for being the wind beneath so many young people's wings. Respectfully, John Bradford, a.k.a. Gramps

Pilot Adam Gesjorskij. Photographers Heather Cardle, John Bradford

Pilot John Bruce. Photographers Heather Cardle and John Bradford

Pilot Ken Orr. Photographer heather Cardle