Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre

Jan 13 - #AirTime with Royal Canadian Air Force Honorary Colonels #RCAF Learn more about what it takes to be a Royal #Canadian #AirForce Honorary Colonel (RC...AF), the amazing projects that our #HCol have been up too and how to become one! Don't miss this passionate and rare opportunity to hear it from the experts. Speakers include: Dan Hennessey, Thomas R. Trifaux and J'lyn Nye Join us on Facebook Live or via Zoom at https://bit.ly/2XmIASf . . . . . . #ElevateAviation #Aviation #Women #WomenInAviation #AviationLife #PilotLife #Canadian #Canada #Webinar #FacebookLive #Zoom #2021

Flying at night over Toronto. Nothing quite like it! #flighttraining #toronto #cntower #aviation #aviationphotography #pilotlife #FlyYKF

#TakeTheSurvey because you matter and your voice matters! At Elevate Aviation one of our priorities this year is to help people achieve economic security throug...h careers in #aviation. We are very interested in learning how the need for #childcare has affected you in your aviation #career. Please take this survey if you are a parent or guardian, if you are employed or have ever been employed in the aviation industry, and if you have required the use of childcare services while employed in aviation. Take the survey: https://forms.gle/kD8VZdLenPFdjMAHA

Who could ignore that sky?! Region of Waterloo International Airport #FlyYKF #aviationphotography #pilot #pilotlife #flighttraining

Additional 360 footage from the nose of the Lancaster, thanks to Valiant Effort's Andrew Spearin. Keep an eye out for Valiant Effort's upcoming video game and virtual reality experience.

Starting today, WWFC requires everyone entering the WWFC buildings and Runways Cafe to complete the CanaTrace survey prior to entering. Simply scan the QR code located at the front entrance, fill out the survey and show the result to the WWFC rep upon entrance. All information is kept confidential. Thanks for your support! https://canatrace.com/ #canatrace #health&safety

It's National Drone Safety Awareness Day! What does it mean to us? With regulation knowledge and good piloting skills, the best drone pilots are those who plan and mitigate risk as much as possible. Transport Canada will be hosting a Drone Safety Day Chat on Twitter at 1pm today. It's a great opportunity for drone pilots and the general public to pose questions life and in real time to a group of Drone Experts. https://twitter.com/Transport_gc... Also, you can watch the pre-recorded webinar series by Transport Canada for an overview of drone safety basics and showcasing unique Canadian drone use-cases with industry partners and first responders. The videos are available today at https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/drone-safety UnmannedCanada.20 #UC20Remote Drone Delivery Canada - TSX.V: FLT Bell Flight Cityof Winnipeg #civilairsearchandrescueassociation Royal Canadian Mounted Police #dronesafetyday #drones #RPAS #aviation #dronepilots

Very much looking forward to discussing "Canada's Role in Lunar Exploration/Gateway," at the Canadian Space Society's Virtual Canadian Space Summit tomorrow Nov...ember 24th at 0830 MST / 1030 EST. Registration is free - hope to see you there! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-space-summit-tickets-1

Runways Café is open for take out & limited seating! Check out the website for breakfast and lunch menus. https://wwfc.ca/wwfc/wwfc-community/runway-cafe/ #runwayscafe #restaurant #breakfast #lunch #flyykf

It’s Drone Safety Day! We teamed up with Transport and Infrastructure in Canada and other partners to bring you this Drone Safety webinar series that features ...Canadian #RPAS industry members and first responders organizations - you may even see some familiar faces! We highly encourage you to check it out: https://buff.ly/3e0UOI1 See more

What a wonderful surprise for the children this Christmas. You can help these ladies... Hawaiian Aviators Bring Christmas Cheer to Neighboring Islands... The Aloha Chapter 99s and the Hawaii 50 Chapter of Women in Aviation International are setting forth to bring the Christmas spirit to the neighboring islands of Hawaii and their children this December. The chapters plan to deliver gift cards to teens, and toy donations to children across the state using training flights and volunteer pilots. Our chapter mission is really best summarized by the international chapter, says Tanya Rames, vice chair of the Aloha chapter. We strive to promote the advancement of aviation through education, scholarships, and mutual support while honoring our unique history and sharing our passion for flight. Passion is the key word there. Our passion for flying makes all of this possible. In response to the pandemic, a group of ambitious women aviators sewed masks and transported them along with other essential items to the outer islands of Hawaii since March. Aviators will utilize their skills once again to move mountains and share Christmas cheer! With the help of a little over a dozen pilot volunteers and a small fleet of single engine airplanes, there is certainly enough passion to go around and make a significant impact on the homeless youth of the neighboring islands. The combined efforts of the two chapters will be focused on providing donations to 200 homeless teens on the Big Island (Project Hawaii) and a dozen children in need on Lanai (Lanai Child Welfare Services). They have set an ambitious goal to raise $4000 so each child knows they haven’t been forgotten. I never thought that my flight training would be able to bless other people, says Abigail Dang, Aloha Chapter Secretary and 18-year-old private pilot. When I wanted to become a pilot, I thought that training was just training, but the amazing thing about the Aloha Ninety-Nines and the local aviation community is that training can be a vessel for so much more. It can really branch out and bless other people. The Aloha Chapter Chair, Nobi Buntin says "It's such a phenomenal honor to receive support from not only the local community but we have received donations from the mainland, United Kingdom, Japan and China!" Nobi encourages you to learn more about the Aloha Ninety-Nines and their mission, by visiting their website at AlohaChapter99s.org and following Instagram @alohachapter99s. Donations options for busy elves.. Venmo - @Fly-Girls Amazon Gift Cards - [email protected] GoFundMe - Keiki Christmas Charity 2020

WIN A FLIGHT IN THE LANCASTER! When YOU make a donation by December 31, you will be entered into a draw for a flight in the Lancaster. Flight Details (one seat)...: Winner will be notified Jan. 13/21 by phone, must be minimum 12 years old to fly, flight to be taken in 2021 at a mutually agreed upon time. Donate at https://www.warplane.com/donate/monetary-donations.aspx See more

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Erin Gregory from the Canadian Aviation Museum talks about the job of a curator. Who knew how fascinating this career is?

Travel Agents and the effect of COVID 19

Do you know someone who has had a particularly difficult year? Someone who is always giving but never seems to catch a break? Or maybe someone who deserves reco...gnition for all that they do? Elevate Aviation has partnered with WestJet to make someones Christmas dream come true. We want to give a truly deserving person a magical holiday gift. This is not just a flight giveaway. Think BIG! Whatever this persons wish is, we want to make it happen. Maybe it’s a trip to visit family members, maybe it’s a well needed vacation, maybe your family needs help with Christmas gifts, or maybe it’s a lifelong dream to see a favourite sports team in person. Whatever it is, let us know. All you need to do to nominate someone is fill out the form on our website it’s that easy! Make us really understand why they are deserving. Deadline is November 15. www.elevateaviation.ca/christmas

Good news! Applications are now open for the second edition of the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship, named in honour of our first female pilot, to help champion... gender equality for the next generation of women in aviation. The scholarship is awarded in conjunction with the Northern Lights Aero Foundation. We wish good luck to all applicants! Learn more about the scholarship and how to apply here: https://aircanada.mediaroom.com/2020-10-19-Applications-Now

AIR TIME: Travel Agents Our next Air Time webinar is Thursday, November 12 at 11am MST/1pm EST. Have you wondered how travel agencies are weathering the ...storm of COVID-19? Join us as we discuss the state of the travel and tourism sector in this global pandemic. Register through the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_tFzL7hknTl-i_hhDuWRSSw #webinar #aviation #avgeek #womeninaviation #goals #dreams #motivation #travel #travelagents #travelindustry #aviationindustry #learn #educate #levelup

Join us now to hear from Rosella Bjornson!!

Attention AME’s! We are excited to be taking part in the AMEC National Virtual Aircraft Maintenance Conference on October 22, 2020. Price is $25 for current me...mbers of a Regional AME Association or $40 for non-members. If you’re an AME who’s job has been affected by COVID-19, use code COVID19AME on checkout for a FREE ticket. This offer is only available for the first 100 registrations, so do it now! Register here: https://www.ineventors.com/2020amec/attendee-information/ #AMEs #aircraftmaintenance #conference #attendees #register #freeticket #code

Northern Lights Aero Foundation

It's scholarship season, which means it's time to take your career to the next level! Here are the highlights: The Ninety-Nines, Inc, International Organizati...on of Women Pilots Fly Now Award applications are due October 1. Women in Aviation International applications are due November 10. Captain Judy Cameron Air Canada Scholarship application window will be open October 15 - November 30. Check northernlightsaerofoundation.com/opportunity for info and updates.

AIR TIME: Coolest Curator Thursday at 11AM MDT / 1PM EDT, we will speak with Erin Gregory, a curator from the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa...! She researches and curates exhibitions on Canada's history of Aviation- spanning from the First World War through to human space flight! Tune in to hear about what she has to say about her role and creative practice at the Museum. Erin will also be sharing stories about Canadian women in Aviation - that many of us haven't heard before. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_dpsZQ-vnRky3mUArslH99Q #webinar #aviation #avgeek #podcast #womeninaviation #goals #dreams #motivation #trailblazer #curator #museum #history #historicstories #womeninhistory #learn

AIR TIME: First Lady Air Time this Wednesday, Sept. 23, 11:00 AM MDT! Rosella Bjornson grew from a tot on her father's knee flying his Aeronca Champ to be...coming the first female pilot for a commercial airline in North America. It wasn't just a matter of becoming licensed. Rosella faced numerous obstacles and changed the industry, ranging from being asked "if her seat belt was too tight" to working with Transport Canada to change the legislation so that women could fly up to six months of pregnancy. Join us as she shares her wisdom, and be uplifted by her wonderful sense of humour and perspective! Register through the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us//2115970/WN_6MSbLPd4RJaiW0KEO2og4A

The Alberta Aviation Museum's Theory of Flight program returns in a new online, interactive format. Book your school session today!

This is a women you will want to listen to. Judy was the first female pilot hired by Air Canada. Don’t miss joining us tomorrow to hear her incredible story!! ... AIR TIME is back! Thursday at 11AM MDT / 1PM EDT, we will speak with the incredible Judy Cameron. At 19 years old, Judy took a job administering Transport Canada surveys to pilots. It was there that she was introduced to the possibility of a career in aviation. Tune in to hear about what she has to say about her accomplishments and her long career with Air Canada. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_Qvz7EbpYSeeQgE9EcD_GCA

AIR TIME: Replacing Radar Join us this Wednesday, Sept 16th, as we speak with Darcy Arnold to learn more about the world of Automatic Dependent Surveillan...ce Broadcast (ADSB). Webinar goes live at 11 am MDT/1 pm EDT Register through the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us//2815970/WN_6MSbLPd4RJaiW0KEO2og4A

The new Alsim250 has arrived! #alsim #aviation #pilottraining Region of Waterloo International Airport Alsim

At the start of the school year enrollment was up about 60% and the Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre - WWFC was looking forward to one of the best years in the... organization's 88 year history. Then, COVID-19 grounded the flight training of 600+ students. Checkout our interview slideshow with Shawna Atkinson, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor about building WWFC’s reopening plan & the road to recovery. #pilottraining #flightschool #canadianairports #pilots #interviews #students #regionofwaterloo

This past weekend, Airshow London successfully entertained thousands at Canadas first and only hugely successful drive-in airshow with all four United States A...ir Force tac demo teams, plus the Air Force Thunderbirds a first for any airshow in the world! One notable absence was, of course, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, who cancelled their 2020 airshow season after the passing of Capt Jennifer Casey in Kamloops, B.C., while the team was conducting #OperationInspiration. While the Snowbirds were unable to make it to London this weekend, all of the U.S. demo teams did something pretty special by showcasing the Snowbirds decal in a prominent position on their fighter aircraft to honour Capt Caseys memory. See more

Congratulations to last weeks photo contest winner, Simon Blakesley! Heres our next round of photos; to vote, just like your favourite by Monday, Sept. 14. You can see our weekly winners in our Skies Daily email. Sign up for it here: http://bit.ly/SubscribeSkiesDaily

University of Waterloo to start offering on-campus COVID-19 testing KitchenerToday.com UW Aviation Society University of Waterloo https://www.kitchenertoday.com//university-of-waterloo-to-

The Northern Lights Aero Foundation is pleased to announce the 2020 recipients of its annual Elsie award, honouring Canadian women who have made outstanding c...ontributions to aviation and aerospace. Named after aviation pioneer and human rights advocate Elsie Gregory MacGill, the award recognizes eight outstanding women across seven categories: Business Award - Nancy Barber Education Award Jo-Anne Tabobandung Engineering Award Kathryn Atamanchuk Flight Operations Award - Stacey Jackson Government Award - Lieutenant Colonel Diane Baldasaro Trailblazer Award Honorary Colonel Kendra Kincade Rising Star Award - Maegan Extross Rising Star Award Kathleen Legge Read the full press release: https://northernlightsaerofoundation.com/2020-award-winners/ #northernlightsaero #elsieawards #aviation #aerospace

Air Racing and Aerobatic Competitions!

AIR TIME: Aerobatic Aviators Join us this Wednesday, at 11 am MDT, as we speak to Scott Holmes and Neil Harris about their journeys in Aviation and how th...ey got to winning the Canadian National's Aerobatic Competition this past weekend! Register through this link right here: https://us02web.zoom.us//2815970/WN_6MSbLPd4RJaiW0KEO2og4A

WWFC and Runways Café are closed today for the Labour Day Holiday. Have a great day everyone! #runwayscafe #wwfc #labourday

After months of maintenance and hope, the first two planes are going home. Thank you Kamloops for all your support and love! #CFSnowbirds #RCAF #ykastrong

Join us to hear from Koleya!

Transport Canada (TC) recently became aware of wallet-sized Transport Canada Drone Pilot Certificate and Transport Canada Certificate of Registration cards being sold online. These cards appear to be modified versions of TCs RPAS pilot certificate and drone registration documentation use TC logo and symbols to convey authenticity. They are being sold via eBay by a seller located in the United States. TC does not accept these altered cards as valid RPAS pilot certificates... or drone registration documentation. Canadian RPAS pilots are required to have access to their Basic or Advanced Operations Certificate, either printed or electronic version, as issued by TC while operating an RPAS. Modifying documents is unauthorized and these will not be accepted under 901.57 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, in the event a drone pilot is stopped and asked for their RPAS pilot certificate or drone registration information. Failure to properly comply with CAR 901.57 could result in a fine of up to $1,000 for an individual or up to $5,000 for a corporation. Drone safety is everyones responsibility. Always keep informed and be safe! https://lois-laws.justice.gc.ca//regulations/SOR-96-433/Fu #RPAS #UAV #drone

The free CIAS Virtual Air Show is taking place Sept. 5-7th, 2020 from 12:00-2:00 PM! This first (and hopefully last) online show will feature CIAS performers pa...st and present over the shows 70 year history including our beloved Canadian Forces Snowbirds, plus many more. Tune in next weekend on our Facebook page! #CIASToronto #TorontoAirshow #Toronto #Snowbirds

Due to the current situation, we are not offering Introductory or Scenic flights at this time. However, we are working on a plan and expect to offer them later in October. Here's to brighter skies ahead! https://wwfc.ca/

Among many incredible performers both past and present at CIAS, joining us for the virtual Canadian International Air Show, is the U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightnin...g II Demonstration Team with Pilot & Commander, Capt. Kristen 'Beo' Wolfe! Join us at 12:00 PM EST September 4-7th, 2020 for our first ever FREE online virtual air show! Keep an eye out on the CIAS social media pages for more. #CIASToronto #Toronto

AIR TIME Join us this coming Wednesday, the 26th, as we speak to the Program Director of our Elevate Aviation Learning Centre, Nova Andrews! Learn about h...ow the program itself elevates the life of our future generation in Aviation! Register using the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us//2815970/WN_6MSbLPd4RJaiW0KEO2og4A

(DND Archives Photo PL130186) Flying Officer Marian Neilly, an RCAF para rescue nursing sister shown here in May 1955 at RCAF Station Trenton, Ontario. She was... a parabelle, a term coined for para-rescue nurses from the 1950s in the Canadian Forces. She took part in operations in what would later become modern day search and rescue (SAR) in Canada. She participated in Operation Pike's Peak at Lowry Airforce Base, Denver Colorado, on 24 March 1955. The Joint USAF/RCAF exercise aided the two services rescue units in adopting a system whereby both can participate in rescue missions in either country. The para-rescue course offered in the 1950s was attended by nurses and doctors, who at the time were the only medical personnel to jump out of airplanes on rescue missions and they did so on a voluntary basis. The course was the foundation of, and at that time the only equivalent to, todays vigorous and demanding SAR technician training course. Nursing Officers continue to serve in the present day Canadian Armed Forces Medical Service, many having deployed on tours of duty overseas in the Gulf War, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Rwanda, Somalia and Afghanistan. See more

It is with heavy hearts that we announce this year's Girls Can Fly event on September 19 has been cancelled. Here's to brighter skies ahead for 2021! Stay safe everyone. #GirlsCanFly2021 #aviation #aviationcareers

Hi everyone, we will be having our webinar today with the following alumni: Jessalyn Teed, Sunwing Airlines Abraham Ombotimbe, Sunwing Airlines... Norman Hu, Jazz Aviation Clement Yau, Jazz Aviation Andrew Axson, Porter Airlines Stacey Jackson, WestJet Please register here to join us for an informative discussion and to ask your questions to our guests: https://uwaviation.com/events On behalf of everyone at the Aviation Society, I would like to sincerely apologize for the disturbance that took place on Monday during the webinar. We have taken precautions to prevent a similar issue from occurring today. We want to thank our guests for taking the time to join us again.

The Canadian International Air Show goes virtual Labour Day weekend and we want you to be prepared. Get fired up as we will be giving you some teasers of what to expect during our first SOCIALLY DISTANT virtual Air Show. #CIASToronto #Toronto

Start off on the right foot and learn to operate your drone with up-to-date knowledge & skills! Were offering a basic course this Sunday, August 16 at 8am-5pm. Check out the website for more info & to sign up. https://wwfcdronezone.ca/training/basic-rpas/

CAPTAIN JENN CASEY MEMORIAL JOURNALISM BURSARY The University of Kings College, Halifax, is honoured to announce the establishment of the Captain Jenn Casey Me...morial Journalism Bursary. To honour her memory, Jenns family and friends, including her fellow Kings alumni, have established the Bursary to help ease the burden of university costs for a journalism student at Kings, where Jenn graduated in 2011 and where she so fully engaged her passion for storytelling. The bursary will be awarded annually to a student enrolled in the School of Journalism who demonstrates, as Jenn so nobly did during her lifetime, community spirit and involvement. You may give online, by phone or by mail. For more info use this link: https://ukings.ca//gi/captain-jenn-casey-memorial-bursary/ See more

Join me this week as Elevate Aviation presents 'Air Time' and we speak to a group of young women in Gander, Newfoundland who are all in different stages of gett...ing their licences! You will also learn how the provincial government is paying for full licences now. Share with teachers, students or anyone still trying to figure out what to do with their life. It takes awhile to become a pilot so a great thing to start now while we wait for the industry to recover. Sign up here to join Wednesday, 11:00 am MDT https://us02web.zoom.us//2115970/WN_6MSbLPd4RJaiW0KEO2og4A #pilot #aviation #aviationindustry #fly #training #elevateaviation #life #webinarwednesday #webinar

Elizabeth 'Elsie' Muriel Gregory MacGill, OC, was known as the "Queen of the Hurricanes." She was the world's first female aircraft designer, and she is the na...mesake of our annual 'Elsie' Awards. The 12th annual Elsie Awards were cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to celebrating the 2020 award recipients at the 2021 gala. The winners will be announced at the end of this year. In the meantime, we will take a look back at the amazing women who have joined Wall of Fame since the inception of the awards program in 2009. Stay tuned! #canadianhistory #canadianaviation #womeninaviation #womeninaerospace #inspiration #elsieawards #northernlightsaero

Join us as we talk with CEO of NAV CANADA, Neil Wilson!

Contest Time! The Elevate Aviation Learning Centre is expanding to offer an Introduction to Aviation Club for learners ages 5-11 where children, with a dr...eam for the skies, can explore travel and aviation topics. We are now in the creative process of selecting a name and we want your help! We invite you to submit your ideas for a clever and creative name for our learning club in the comments below. If we use your idea, we will send you a custom Hillberg & Berk sparkle ball necklace, valued at $130! We cant wait to see your ideas and for this program to Take Off! Note: All comment entries must be on the ORIGINAL posts to count!

Our next episode of Air Time will be Thursday, August 6 at 11am MDT. Kendra will be speaking with NAV Canada CEO Neil Wilson. Don't miss this opportunity to le...arn the story behind how NAV privatized Canada's airspace and how air traffic control is shifting to space-based systems. We will also take a deep dive into the qualities of leadership and how thinking outside of the box can transform everything. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us//6315925/WN_Em1LRtEyRTW8wXDb3fHocA