YLW Scholarship Helicopter Ball Drop raffle
163 tickets left for the third annual YLW Helicopter Ball Drop - all in support of the YLW Scholarship Fund.
On July 10, a helicopter will drop a bucket of golf balls onto the driving range at the Okanagan Golf Club. The ball closest to each of the three prize flags will win one of these incredible prizes:
#1: Prize One - Unforgettable getaway for two—round trip flights aboard Condor from Kelowna to the vibrant city of Frankfurt, Germany. Connecting flights via YVR or YYC included;
#2: Prize Two - Bucket List Trip for Two to Whitehorse and Dawson City courtesy of Air North and partners, Northern Vision Development, Northern Tales and Klondike Experience. The iconic Experience prize package includes: Air North, Yukon's Airline, return airfare for two Kelowna to Whitehorse and includes a four-night stay gift certificate at one of Northern Vision Development’s six leading Yukon hotels. As well as a breathtaking Northern Tales “Northern Lights Viewing” package and a Tombstone Mountains tour for two featuring a choice between a summer ride up the famous Dempster Highway or a winter tour on the North Klondike River;
#3: Prize Three - One roundtrip flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled and marketed WestJet destination.
Golf balls (tickets) are $25 each or 4 for $90. Every ticket supports scholarships for Greater Okanagan students pursuing careers in aviation and aerospace. Get your tickets here now.
A big thank you to our sponsors Pattison Outdoor Media and Valhalla Helicopters, and to Air North, Condor Airlines, and WestJet for their generous prize donations.
Gaming event license #162913. Odds of winning are three in 872. Play responsibly. Visit gov.bc.ca for more information on responsible gambling and the resources available to you.
Hangar Hangout moves outside Greater Lower Mainland for first time
Hot on the heals of record 150+ registrations for June's AirCanada South Hangar event.
The BCAC’s Hangar Hangout event series is an integral part of the BCAC Youth Engagement Committee's aviation and aerospace outreach initiatives. At the Hangar Hangout events, you have an opportunity to connect and converse with fellow students, enthusiasts and professionals in the BC aviation and aerospace community. BCAC's intention is to create an inclusive, friendly, and inviting environment for everyone to meet new people, socialize, and connect with like-minded individuals. Hangar Hangout events are open to everyone, young and old.
Join us for our first Hangar Hangout outside the lower mainland at the Victoria Airport Firehall. Register at bit.ly/HH-JUL25 and enjoy what is shaping up to be an enjoyable and educational evening.
Directions
The YYJ Firehall is located at 9751 Dakota Road, North Saanich.
Transportation
Limited visitor parking is available in front of the YYJ Firehall, with additional parking on Dakota Road.
Contacts
Please do not hesitate to contact Aman Rao, Chair of the Hangar Hangout Committee, with any event questions or suggestions.
Tom Rattray is a BCAC Board Director and Chair of the Youth Engagement Committe. Please contact Tom Rattray with any Youth Engagement Committee queries or suggestions.
Thank you to our gracious hosts, Victoria International Airport YYJ.
Future Hangar Hangouts:
Aug tbd, Harvard Flyby in memory Tony Swain, Delta Air Park
Sep 11, Squamish Airport (outside Greater Lower Mainland)
Oct 2, GVBoT/BCAC Joint Session, Signature, YVR South
Nov 6, Chinook Helicopters, Abbotsford Int'l Airport (YXX)
Mar 26, Ted Barris author Battle of Britain, BCIT Aerospace Campus
 
Silver Wings Industry and Scholarship Awards Celebration relationship building evening (November 14) registration open
Kelowna (YLW) May 25-27, 2026 Conference at the historic lakefront Eldorado Hotel properties hotel bookings and registration open later this week.
BCAC 2025 Conference YKA: Innovation – Eyes on the Horizon Event Photos
Recorded sessions and presentation materials to follow shortly.
Dramatically shifting travel patterns
Requires a laser focus on transportation, especially air transportation, to avoid significant economic and social damage.
Final thank you to our amazing sponsors and auction donors
Online auction set number of items for a conference new records for total Fair Market Value and total number of items.
On behalf of the BCAC Board Chair, Cathy Press, Conference Committee Chair, Tracy Brown (YKA), Executive Director, Dave Frank, the Conference Committee Team Members and all of our dedicated Volunteers, a sincere Thank You to our BCAC 2025 Conference Kamloops (YKA): Innovation – Eyes on the Horizon sponsors. Sponsorships and auction items make all the difference. We couldn't have done it without you – we're grateful to have you on the team! THANK YOU.
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