Firstly, I don't have my PPL yet (fingers crossed for July-- that's a whole other story, blog post update on Vera's never-ending flight studies coming not too soon!!!) Furthermore, I don't own a plane. Finally, I'm only on the Island about 2 months a year.
So, there's not much to get involved with, really.
But tomorrow morning, I will be celebrating my fellow pilots from afar, as they collaborate to introduce the young 'uns in the area to general aviation. The association will be hosting a "COPA for kids" event, which involves registration of kids as they come in, guides to get kids to various staging areas, "Ground School" and, of course, a short circuit around the area so that the kids get to actually fly in a plane.
My girlfriend and I did an informal little kids' flight a few months ago for my own offspring and two other kids here at CYTZ... it was good fun, and a great way to introduce them to the joys of small aircraft flying.
Too bad there's no longer a flight school on PEI... but who knows? If they build enough interest... ??!!
Barry, Brian and friends... I'm praying for good weather for y'all tomorrow! See you in July!