The Alberta Aviation Museum is home to more than just aircraft and aviation history. Our museum is also a gathering place for a variety of tenant and hobby groups who share a passion for aviation, history, restoration, and the community. For many of these groups, the museum provides a place to meet, work on projects, share their knowledge, and connect with others who have similar interests.
Our tenant and hobby groups are an important part of the museum community, each bringing their own interests, expertise, and enthusiasm to the museum. They contribute to the active and welcoming atmosphere of our space and provide opportunities for people with shared interests to connect, learn, and work together.
From aviation-related organizations and hobby groups to those with a passion for preserving history and craftsmanship, each group has its own unique focus and story. Take a look at the groups based at the museum and discover the people and activities that help make our museum the place that it is now.
Tenant groups
180 20TH FIELD ARTILLERY REGIMENT ROYAL CANADIAN ARMY CADET CORPS
The Cadet Program is a dynamic, funded program for young Canadians aged 12 to 18 across the country. It provides opportunities for youth to gain valuable knowledge and skills that build confidence and help pave the way in a transition to adulthood. Cadets engage in varied and unique experiences, while developing competencies in leadership, citizenship, and physical and mental fitness. Offering positive youth development programs in communities across Canada.
Army Cadets build outdoor and leadership skills through participation in expedition activities such as hiking, climbing, kayaking, orienteering.
395 Edmonton "Griffon" Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
The Royal Canadian Air Cadets is a Canadian national youth program for young individuals aged 12 to 19 whose purpose is to focus on citizenship, leadership, physical fitness, general aviation and stimulating an interest in the activities of the Canadian Forces.
Air Cadets receive training in flying and gliding, survival skills, physical fitness, public speaking, citizenship, and precision drill.
418 (City of Edmonton) Squadron Association and History
A collective dedicated to preserving and celebrating the illustrious legacy of the 418 ‘City of Edmonton’ Squadron. The association stands as a testament to over 80 years of remarkable aviation history, characterized by bravery, innovation, and significant contributions to military aviation.
Their mission is to honour and preserve the legacy of the 418 ‘City of Edmonton’ Squadron, celebrating its rich history and the contributions of its members. They strive to maintain and share this heritage through education, community engagement, and the stewardship of historical artifacts and memorabilia.
504 Blatchford Field Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Cadets participate in a variety of fun and challenging activities. There is something for everyone – no matter what their personal interests may be.
The outdoor enthusiast will appreciate learning survival skills for flight crew. The athlete will appreciate physical education and recreation, including a variety of sporting activities like biathlon and Olympic-style marksmanship. The artists will find their niche in the music program.
700 (City of Edmonton) Wing Royal Canadian Airforce Association
700 (City of Edmonton) Wing was chartered in 1949 off the Royal Warrant that founded the Royal Canadian Air Force Association in 1948. The Wing was incorporated as a provincial not-for-profit society 9 November 1961 and raises funds through a variety of means to carry out this worthwhile mission.
CASARA (Civil Air Search and Rescue Association)
The Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA), is a Canada-wide volunteer aviation association dedicated to the promotion of SAR awareness, and to the provision of air search support services to the National Search and Rescue Program. Membership is open to aircraft owners and pilots, as well as those who wish to receive training as spotters and navigators.
Edmonton Homebuilt Aircraft Association
A group of aviation-minded men and women who get together in a friendly, supportive, encouraging, environment to discuss and share their common interests.
Some are:
– currently flying certified and/or home-built airplanes
– currently building, home-built or amateur-built airplanes
– planning, researching, or dreaming about building
https://edmonton-homebuilt-aircraft-assoc.webnode.page/
Hobby Groups
COPA Flight 176 Edmonton
COPA Flight 176 was formed in 2011 with the aims of furthering general aviation in and around Edmonton Alberta, mindful of the closure of Edmonton’s City Airport Blatchford Field.
They serve all pilots and aircraft and airports around the Edmonton area including Villeneuve, Josephburg, Cooking Lake, Parkland, and Edmonton International.
NASCAR (Northern Alberta Scale Car Auto Racers)
The Northern Alberta Scale Car Auto Racers are a Group of Radio Controlled Race Car enthusiasts based out of the greater Edmonton Alberta area.
They race onroad, electric classes in 1/10 and 1/12.
Hobby Wholesale
Hobby Wholesale is one of the largest hobby stores in all of Canada and your online hobby megastore. Hobby Wholesale provides products for all of your hobbies from astronomy to science, remote controlled cars, planes and trains to rocketry.
ERCHA (Edmonton Radio Control Helicopter Association)
Formed in 1978, the Edmonton Radio Control Helicopter Association (ERCHA) is one of the oldest RC helicopter clubs in Canada. They have a great flying area off 34th street just south of the Henday. The club provides a safe environment for their membership to work on their flight skills, enjoy the camaraderie, opportunity to show off, learn, teach, share stories with like-minded people who share a passion for RC helicopters.
