WOAW pilots, Jeff and Lesley of Oshawa, to receive COPA’s Award of Merit
April 11, 2011 in Canada, Latest News by Intl Team Leader
Lesley (second from right) and some of her lucky passengers
The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association’s Awards Chair, Earl Kickley, the COPA boards and members have announced that WOAW husband and wife pilots, Jeff and Lesley Page of Oshawa, ON, have been selected to receive COPA’s Award of Merit for their support introducing youth to aviation and for helping to make Oshawa the number one ranked female pilot friendly airport in the world in 2010.
Jeff (center) and some of his lucky passengers
Since March 6 2010, Jeff and Lesley have introduced 79 girls and women in their community to the joys of flying. Their effort has also been reported in printed media and on TV furthering their message’s reach.
“It was absolutely amazing. Wonderful, Wonderful time. Well organized and our pilot was fabulous. Explained so much. Quite a interesting women. Would go again in a heartbeat,” said Cindy after her flight with Lesley. “A very very interesting person. Could sit for hours to hear her stories leading up to getting her license.”
Congratulations to Jeff and Lesley for their well deserved award.
