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The Pilot Experience

As a Give Hope Wings Pilot You’ll…


Have the opporutnity to visit Hope Air patient communities and act as an ambassador for the charity while raising funds to support individuals who must travel long distances to get the care they need. 


Partcipate and rally at community events to help Hope Air raise more funds to support their mission.  

It is easy to set up a personalized profile fundraising page so that each pilot can track donations raised from family, friends, colleagues and corporate sponsors. All donations over $20 receive a charitable donation receipt.


Visit Canada's most unique aviation sights and build long lasting relationships with other expedition pilots, while experiencing this once in a lifetime flying experience. 

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Fundraising and Incentives

This year, our signature Give Hope Wings pilot jackets are back for pilots who raise over $2500! Already have a jacket? For our dedicated returning pilots, we have an exclusive Give Hope Wings hoody ready to join you on your expedition.

Additionally, reaching the $500 fundraising threshold will earn you one of our iconic Hope Air shirts. 

 

Route Map and Flight Details

Coming Soon!

Route Schedule

June 5th- 14th: This year’s Eastern Expedition kicks off in Gore Bay and ends in Traverse City with stops in Winnipeg, Kenora, and in Sault Ste. Marie for our signature Hope Air Day Celebration.

Dates Location Type
Thursday June 5  Home Base Start 
Thursday June 5  Gore Bay (CYZE) - Launch Event 1 Overnight
Friday June 6 - Saturday June 7 Sault Ste. Marie (CYAM) - Hope Air Day 2 Overnights 
Sunday June 8 Marathon & Wawa Waypoints 
Sunday June 8  Sioux Lookout (CYXL) 1 Overnight 
Monday June 9  Sioux Lookout (CYXL)  Fuel and Lunch
Monday June 9  Red Lake (CYRL) - Reception Event 1 Overnight
Tuesday June 10 and Wednesday June 11  Winnipeg (CYWG) - Patient and Partner Event 2 Overnights 
Thursday June 12  Kenora  Waypoint 
Thursday June 12  Duluth (KDLH) *optional route home Customs / Fuel 
Thusday and Friday, June 12-13  Traverse City (KTVC)  2 Overnights 
Saturday, June 14  Home Base