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COPA Saskatchewan
Flight 182 Melfort
About
Members come from all walks of life. If you are interested in aviation, come out and join COPA Flight #182 in Melfort.
If you are ever flying by Melfort and need a fuel stop or “pit”’ stop, drop in and help yourself to some fuel from our card lock. (100LL or JetA). The terminal building is a beautiful spot to wait out the weather or use the washroom facilities.
Location
Coordinates: N52°51.87′ / W104°42.05′
Events
Saskatoon Aviation Nights and Meetings!
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Saskatoon Aviation Nights and Meetings!
Saskatoon Aviation Nights and Meetings!
Saskatoon Aviation Nights and Meetings!
Saskatoon Aviation Nights and Meetings!
FAQ
3rd Tuesday of the month@ 7:30 pm in terminal building
$25/year
People/pilots/former pilots and aviation enthusiasts?
No anyone interested in aviation can join.
- Host a Rust Remover to allow pilots to stay current.
- Host a COPA for kids events where we introduce youth to aviation and offer free plane rides
Flight Crew
Trent Rae
Captain
I was born in Imperial, Sk. I finished High School in Imperial and attended the University of Saskatchewan and University of Waterloo where I finished my Doctor of Optometry degree in 1991. I am married with 3 grown children and have been practicing Optometry in Melfort since 1991.
I began my aviation adventure in 2008 and finished my PPL in 2009. I have owned a 172L and now own and enjoy flying my 172RG. I obtained my IFR rating in 2017, my CPL in 2020 and I am currently taking my Instructor Rating. I am also a pilot and navigator for the Prince Albert Casara organization.
I am also the captain of our Local COPA Flight #182 and actively involved in the local airport board. I have enjoyed organizing our annual Rust Remover along with the COPA for kids event that we host annually in June. I was able to fly to Oshkosh Airventure in 2018 and 2019 and enjoyed camping under the wing along with attending all the other events.
email: trent.rae@fyidoctors.com
cel: 306 921-7926
Chad Vanderbyl
Co-captain
email: cvanderbyl@hotmail.com
cel: 306 921-7977
Ron Nielsen
Navigator
I live on a farm in the Melfort area. In my earlier years I had some involvement with an areal spraying operation and help with airplane maintenance.
Years past and then in 2005, I began building a Challenger II ultralight. I took my flight training from Vern Rees at Corman Park airport. I had a farm strip and enjoyed several years of flying around the local area. It was great and I started interacting with other pilots in Melfort and Tisdale.
This led me to being involved with some Melfort pilots as we worked together to restart a local flying club. This became the “Melfort Regional Aircraft Association”. Later we became a COPA flight as well — “COPA Flight 182” of which I am presently acting as Navigator (secretary).
email: dianaronnielsen@gmail.com
cel: 306 921-7794
