Events
Keeping Busy at Westlock Airport
The Westlock Flying Club is a very active group which holds a wide variety of events at the airport, such as those below which have come to be fun and exciting regular occurrences. For more details of upcoming events, please check out our News section.
Discover Aviation
Every 2 years (usually odd numbered years), we host a “Discover Aviation” (formerly known as “COPA for Kids”) event where about 10 local pilots spend their day giving free flights to kids in the community (usually around 150). For most of these kids, it is their first time in a small airplane; for many, it is their first flight ever. It is incredibly rewarding to be able to be a part of that experience for them! For more information, you can visit the event web site at www.discoveraviation.ca! The web site is typically updated a few months before the next event will be held, so if it talks about an event that has passed, just keep checking from time to time!
Fly-In Breakfast
The Westlock Flying Club frequently hosts fly-in/drive-in breakfasts for pilots, as well as everyone in the local area who are interested in aviation. It’s a great way to get together with people to share stories and learn more about our community. This event is usually held in August.
Rust Removers
Every 2 years, pilots in Canada have to undergo recurrent training to help ensure the industry maintains its impressive safety record. To this end, the Westlock Flying Club frequently conducts a Transport Canada-approved recurrent training program (colloquially known as a “Rust Remover”) that attracts around 100 pilots. The Westlock Flying Club typically holds their Rust Removers in April on even numbered years. If you would like to attend the next one, please contact dan@syz.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
