The photo in this edition of "Your photo as the newsletter banner" is by Denis Van Sterthem.

Congratulations to Denus for this photo taken at Falaise Lake. This photo  will be among the finalists in January 2027, presented to an external jury who will determine the three winners of the photo contest trophies. It will also be eligible for the year-end drawing for one of ten prizes from among ALL the photos received.

To see all the photos from the 2026 Photo Contest

You too could have your photo featured in the banner on our newsletter and our Facebook page.

Discover the details of this competition

AVIATEUR EXPRESS # 975 - February 18, 2026

IN THIS EDITION:

  • Safety Capsule: The Hidden Risks of Winter for Helicopter Pilots
  • Aviateurs Quebec announces the launch of a life and disability insurance plan
  • A special offer for participants to the RVA La Tortue
  • Are you familiar with the 8Flight Aviator EFB?
  • Welcome to a new partner: Lustra Aviation
  • Recency training sessions
  • Robert Piché Conference, Neuville, August 28, 2026
  • News from one of our partners: Métal Sartigan
  • COPA: your experience with the medical record
  • Lobster dinner: May 23, 2026, Cabane à sucre D'Amours
  • Training: Underwater Evacuation, February 22 - Blainville
  • Two winter RVAs (skis and wheels)
  • We're adding another event to our calendar
  • The Montreal Aviation Museum
  • Discover our Classified Ads section
  • What's new at the Aviators Quebec store
  • Nav Canada's SPACES app on phone or tablet
  • Transport Canada: TC AIR, a mobile application
  • Your virtual library 

NEW! A life and disability insurance plan

A special offer for participants of the RVA La Tortue, on February 21st

Order your cap, polo shirt, T-shirt, or embroidered patch before 4:00 PM on Friday and we'll deliver your order FREE OF CHARGE to RVA La Tortue. Click on the image to order.

 

Welcome to a new partner: Lustra Aviation

We welcome Lustra Aviation, based in Saint-Hubert (CYHU) and with several service locations in Quebec and Ontario. Lustra is a Quebec-based company specializing in high-end aircraft detailing. Since its inception, its mission has been clear: to raise the standards of cleanliness, presentation, and comfort in private, commercial, and institutional aviation.

Lustra Aviation is particularly distinguished by its expertise in interior renovation as well as in Ceramic Coating services .

We sincerely thank them for their support. To learn more about Lustra Aviation, click on the image.

Training for knowledge update purposes: 
La Sarre, March 14th -

Risk management during the takeoff phase

March 14 - The Saar

We have other training opportunities for you

To learn more and register:

April 11 - Rimouski

April 18 - Turtle Lake

11 avril - Mont-Laurier

May 7 - Mont-Tremblant

News from one of our partners: Métal Sartigan

Métal Sartigan, the specialist in metal constructions, invites you to come and meet their representatives at the AQTA Congress, from March 18 to 20 at the Marriott Château Champlain hotel.

Visit their website to see their many hangar projects.

We're adding another event to our calendar.

Montreal aviation museum

The museum will be closed for the 4 months for renovations. See you in June. 

Available in the Aviators Quebec store:
A book by Richard Saint-George - I am interested in the technology and maintenance of light aircraft.

Richard Saint-George's book is available exclusively in the Aviateurs.Québec store.

To order your copy

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"To unite and represent Quebec aviators in order to promote general aviation and flight safety, to encourage accessibility and protect the rights, to facilitate exchange between members and to provide access to support, training and information resources."

TO CONTACT US:

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1-514-255-9998 / 1-877-317-2727 / info@aviateurs.quebec

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