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.
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 duffel bag ready to join you on your expedition.
Additionally, reaching the $500 fundraising threshold will earn you one of our iconic Hope Air shirts.
Route Maps and Flight Details
Whether joining us for one leg, a full expedition, parts of all three or anywhere in between we have all the details you need to get flying.
Route Maps
Eastern Expedition
June 2nd- 9th: This year’s Eastern Expedition kicks off in Charlottetown with our signature event, and ends in Goderich with stops in New Brunswick and Quebec. Along the way, Hope Air will be hosting one of our signature fly-in events in celebration of our patient and stakeholder community in Timmins.
| Dates | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday June 2 - Tuesday June 4 | Charlottetown, PE 2 nights | Overnight (2) |
| Tuesday June 4 | Sydney, NS | Lunch |
| Tuesday June 4 - Thursday June 6 | Moncton, NB 2 nights | Overnight (2) |
| Thursday June 6 | Edmunston, NB | Fuel |
| Thursday June 6 - Friday June 7 | Victoriaville, QC | Overnight (1) |
| Friday June 7 | Mont Laurier, QC | Lunch |
| Friday June 7 - Saturday June 8 | Timmins, ON | Overnight (1) |
| Saturday June 8 | Killarney, ON | Lunch |
| Saturday - June 8 - Sunday June 9 | Goderich, ON | Overnight (1) |
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Western Expedition
June 15th-23rd: This year’s Western Expedition kicks off in Pitt Meadows and ends in Kamloops with stops in Fort St. John and Fairmont Hot Springs. Along the way, Hope Air will be hosting one of our signature fly-in events in celebration of our patient and stakeholder community in Prince George.
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Prairies Expedition
June 24th- 27th: This year’s Prairies Expedition kicks off in Edmonton and ends in Regina with stops in Peace River and Flin Flon. As the final stop of Give Hope Wings 2024, Hope Air will be hosting one of our signature fly-in events in celebration of our patient and stakeholder community in Regina.
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