AVIATEUR EXPRESS #979 - April 15, 2026

The photo in this edition of "Your photo in the newsletter banner" is by Sylvette Fillion and was sent to us by Mario Noël .

Congratulations to Sylvette for this photo taken north of Baie-Comeau on Lake Tempo. It 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 a year-end draw 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

Members of Aviators Quebec, there is still time to register.

The Annual General Meeting is when your board of directors reports on its activities over the past year and outlines its plans for the future. It's also an opportunity for you to make your voice heard.

In addition to the regular AGM agenda, we will have representatives from SERABEC who will give you an overview of their search and rescue activities, and from ELLIPSE Insurance who will present the new Aviateurs Quebec life and disability insurance plan. This insurance plan is specifically designed for private and commercial pilots and offered exclusively to Aviateurs Quebec members.

A cafeteria lunch will be available for $25 after the morning activities. 

All participants will be entered into a draw for a $100 gift certificate, redeemable at the Aviateurs Québec store or for your next renewal.

We're waiting for you. Click on the image below to register. 

You have 15 days to submit - deadline April 30st

The winner and the answers to the VFR quiz presented in the last edition.

Thank you to all participants. The winner of the $50 gift certificate is Philippe Caron. To view the quiz results and see which questions you found difficult, click on the following image.

Select Aviation, COPA, and Aviateurs Québec are joining forces to offer you a fantastic RVA (Reception and Orientation Day) with plenty of activities, including a knowledge update session on loss of control. Also:

  • Samuel Vincent Couillard's conference on his shattered dream
  • Vintage Wings exhibition of antique aircraft
  • prize draw for a ride in a Select Aviation flight simulator
  • visit to the FSS and Select Aviation facilities

REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED

STARTING ON APRIL 17

News from one of our partners: Québec Aéronature

We're making progress on the renovation of our PA18 GUQR! With the help, as always, of the small Aéronature community, always ready to lend a hand!

Thanks again, Romain, Luiggi, Jérémie, Simon, Bruno, Benoit and all the others!

We are doing everything we can to ensure that GUQR is back in the air in June for the 2026 fleet season.

For those who would like to do their float annotation at the very beginning of the season, no worries, our 172 will be available as soon as the river is safe, let's say in 2 or 3 weeks...

Source: Quebec Aeronautics

NAV Canada: Some tutorials on the AWWS platform

To help you get to grips with this new platform, NAV Canada has posted a few videos that guide you in using CFPS.

How to use CFPS

How to query CFPS

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

AVIATEURS QUÉBEC IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO:

"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."

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