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 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
Route Map Coming Soon!
Route Schedule
June 5th- 14th: This year’s Eastern Expedition kicks off in Gore Bay and ends in Winnipeg with stops in Sault Ste. Marie for our signature Hope Air Day Celebration and Red Lake.
| 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 | Lunch & Fuel |
| Sunday June 8 | Sioux Lookout (CYXL) | 1 Overnight |
| 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 12-14 | Kenora & Home | Waypoint |