About the Salmon Arm Flying Club

Pilots, mechanics, students and folks just plain interested in flying, sharing a passion for aviation since 1967.

Membership form

Aircraft lined up on the grass beside the airstrip during a fly-in, with forested hills behind

Everyone is welcome!

Three club aircraft flying in formation over Salmon Arm and the Shuswap valley

Our history

The SAFC was formed in 1967 and played a major role in the creation of the current airport.

The 4500 foot runway allows twin engine Medivac aircraft to service our community. In conjunction with the North Okanagan Ultralight Association, the SAFC has hosted an annual flight safety review presented by Transport Canada officials.

In 2000 SAFC joined the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association to create COPA Flight #80.

Looking down the runway at the Salmon Arm airport from beneath a high-wing aircraft

Join us

Anyone with a passion for aviation is welcome to visit or join. A pilot’s license is not required.

We have a wide variety of members including commercial transport pilots, helicopter pilots, air traffic controllers, bush pilots, aircraft mechanics, private and ultralight pilots, students, and folks just plain interested in flying.

Monthly meetings usually feature a speaker on some aviation topic, from safety procedures to maintenance to personal adventures. We gather for coffee every Wednesday morning at 1000 hrs. If you are in the area, drop in, we would love to meet you.

SAFC also takes part in high school career orientation for students interested in aviation, and in the COPA For Kids Aviation Program for children under 17.

Membership application form (PDF) →