This website is the only portal through which to obtain Seasonal Pre-Authorized access to restricted lakes in BC Parks. BCFA Membership is required.
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Members Only Features: - BC Parks pre-authorization and links
- BC Parks end of season reporting
- Membership list and contacts
Welcome to the BC Floatplane Association Website!
The July 20 / 21 flyout to Taseko Lake was a huge success. See the photo gallery for a few photos of the trip, and video 1, video 2
The BC Floatplane Association represents the interests of floatplane pilots flying in B.C.
The BCFA is a COPA flight 72.
The BCFA works actively to:
- Preserve access to wilderness areas of BC
- Maintain a proactive partnership with BC Parks
- Engage in constructive dialogue with other user groups
- Promote flight safety, environmental responsibility, and awareness of the rights of other users to enjoy the wilderness experience
The BCFA offers free membership to pilots who have recently received their float endorsment through one of the British Columbia flying schools.
BCFA members are kept up to date on new events, access issues and many other items of interest through our website, meetings, newsletters and email.
Aircraft access to BC Parks and Protected Areas is governed by the recently amended Section 27 of the Parks Regulations, which states that ".. a person may use an aircraft to arrive at or depart from a Park or Recreation Area.." subject to Schedule A, where it lists a number of Lakes with access restrictions. BCFA members may obtain seasonal pre-authorization for access to many of these restricted locations through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Partnership Agreement (PA) between BC Parks and the BCFA. This seasonal pre-authorization is available only to paid up BCFA members, through this website. The majority of lakes in the Park system are now open to aircraft access without any pre-authorization requirements.
In the Members Only Section you can:
- View the BC Parks Regulation (Section 27) including the list of restricted locations which require pre-authorization by a Parks Officer.
- Apply online for Seasonal Pre-Authorization to those restricted locations, and fill out the online End of Season Report to BC Parks.
- View the MOU and PA signed between the BCFA and BC Parks in June 2004.
- View "Places to Fly" section
Don't have your float endorsement yet?
Check the list of schools here.
Sponsorships
We would like to thank the following organizations/people for their financial donation to the B.C. Floatplane Association
FitzWright Survival Inc.
Silver Sponsor - Apr '13
FitzWright Survival Inc. is a supplier and full service facility for Aviation Safety Equipment, as well as Emergency Survival Equipment, specializing in Life Preservers, Life Rafts and Survival Kits. We strive to provide the best options for our client’s unique needs in the Aviation and Search and Rescue Industries. We look forward to working with you and appreciate your business.
2459 Beta Avenue
Burnaby, BC Canada V5C 5N1
ltkach@fitzwrightsurvival.com or info@fitzwrightsurvival.com
Tel: 778.785.7848 or 778.241.3368
AeroSport Power
Bronze sponsor - Jun '13
Our engines consistently take top spots @ the Valdez competitions!
2965 Airport Rd.Kamloops, B.C. V2B 7W8
Tel: (250) 376-6226 1-800 667 0522
sales@aerosportpower.com www.aerosportpower.com
Inland Communications Services
Bronze Sponsor - Apr '13
ICS Avionics
Avionics Sales and Service since 1972.
Kamloops, BC 250.376.1121
www.icsavionics.ca
kaine@icsavionics.ca
Maxcraft Avionics Ltd.
Bronze sponsor - Jun '13
Maxcraft Avionics Ltd is approved for specialized and non specialized aircraft maintenance services including inspections, maintenance, modifications, repairs and overhaul of aeronautical products.
www.maxcraft.ca sales@maxcraft.ca
250 – 18799 Airport Way, Pitt Meadows (CYPK), BC V3Y 2B4
Canada (604) 465-3080
Progressive Air
Bronze Sponsor - Apr '13
Distributors of Continental & Lycoming engines, parts & accessories
Custom engine & accessory overhaul
2965 Airport Road, Kamloops, BC V2B 7W8
250 376 6226 1 877 376 0861
sales@progressiveair.net http://www.progressiveair.net
Lakes District Air Services Ltd
Bronze Sponsor - Apr '13
Easily accessible on the west side of Burns Lake – Close to town
Stop by for fuel anytime! – CFS Identifier CLD3
Please call prior to landing so we can be ready for you! 250.692.3229
1810 Hwy. 35, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2
www.ldair.ca flying@ldair.ca
Seaplanes West
Bronze Sponsor - Apr '13
Seaplane engine mounts, Aerocet Float Dealer
Vernon BC
www.seaplaneswest.com
250.545.4884
