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Cdn Plane Trade

Rice named GM of Summit Helicopters

Peter Rice to oversee operations in Yellowknife, Kamloops and Terrance.


Volocopter unveils its latest eVTOL

The new VoloConnect is designed to connect suburbs to cities.


French Navy acquires two more H160s

A fleet of six H160s will now aim to begin SAR operations from May 2022.


Babcock and Leonardo join forces in FAcT bid

Training powerhouses working together toward contract award expected in 2023.


Helijet becomes Climate Smart certified

Helijet International completes Climate Smart training and certification program.


Saskatchewan wildfire grows

Dry conditions, strong winds cause wildfire to grow near Prince Albert.
 
 
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A Wolf’s Moon

A former RCAF pilot, Hank Sands described himself as an “ex-military jet jockey” when he first began applying for a civilian job as a helicopter pilot. He landed his first job with Okanagan Helicopters, and trained in Kamloops and the Kootenays where he was trained on Bell 47 G2 and Hiller 12 E choppers. Hank went on to become an experienced pilot and spent much of his
time in northern BC and later on Vancouver Island. The stories in A Wolf’s Moon span several decades and relate Hank’s encounters with a host of northern characters, from diamond drillers and geologists to forestry personnel and biologists. He spent time flying diamond drilling crews and bosses into remote wilderness areas, skimming high alpine meadows and climbing the perilous windy slopes of mountain passes to land on snow covered mountain tops or on crudely constructed log platforms along low lying lakes and streams. >> LEARN MORE
 
Featured News 
 
Brock residents reflect on tragic Snowbirds crash

Brock residents reflect on tragic Snowbirds crash

One year after the tragedy that claimed the life of Captain Jenn Casey, Kamloops This Week speaks with residents of the small community where it happened. » Read more...
 
COPA introduces drone membership program

COPA introduces drone membership program

Canadian Owners and Pilots Association introduces a robust membership program to include the growing drone community with the ultimate goal of developing safer skies. » Read more...
 
 
NEWS 
 

South Shore Airport getting long awaited fuel system

CYAU in Nova Scotia is set to have a new above-ground fuel supply system installed. » Read more...

Bell receives 407 TAC in Guernsey

UK Type Acceptance Certificate adds to Bell’s European expansion. » Read more...

Helitowcart offers all-terrain wheels

Newly designed Dual Clipper Wheels for Robinson R44 Clipper operators. » Read more...

56 Seconds to Live training

USHST and HAI release final phase of awareness and prevention course. » Read more...

Serial production of Hexadrone Tundra begins

Hexadrone unveils its first serial “ruggedized, multi-functional, modular” drone. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

Seasonal Float Flying in Canada, Key Considerations

May 25, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm EST
Location: Online
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CBAA 2021 AGM

June 16, 2021, 11:00 am
Location: Online
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