On Saturday, May 10, the Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) hosted its annual Girls Can Fly event, designed to inspire girls and young women to explore careers in aviation.

This year’s event drew a record-breaking crowd, with 4,500 guests attending. A total of 275 girls, aged 8 to 18, had the exciting opportunity to experience flight through free flights arranged by WWFC’s pre-registration program. The COPA Breslau Flyers Flight 26 and Great Lakes Helicopter were instrumental in making these flights possible.

The atmosphere was vibrant and full of excitement, boosted by sunny weather and the dedication of volunteers, sponsors, and exhibitors. Inside WWFC’s two hangars, more than 45 exhibitors shared their expertise across aviation, education, engineering, and technology. Many displays were interactive, giving attendees hands-on learning experiences and a better understanding of the many career opportunities available in aviation, such as pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers, and aerospace engineers.

On the tarmac, guests admired a variety of aircraft. Air Canada Jazz, Sunwing, Porter, and Bearskin Airlines provided planes for viewing and touring. The Waterloo Warbirds also showcased their famous T-33 Mako Shark Jet and North American Harvard Mk.2, a crowd favourite.

The event was not only educational but truly inspiring. The passion of pilots, crews, exhibitors, and volunteers helped spark curiosity and excitement in young minds. Girls Can Fly is more than a single-day gathering. It is a meaningful initiative that helps shape the future of aviation.

The success of this event would not have been possible without WWFC, its dedicated team of volunteers, and the generous support of sponsors and exhibitors. Their enthusiasm has made aviation more accessible and has ignited curiosity in thousands of young minds.

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