The Ottawa Flying Club, or OFC for short, was originally founded in 1928 and given the mandate to promote aviation in Canada through flight training and support for general aviation. We have remained true to that vision for over 80 years, training thousands of pilots over the decades while providing a supportive and friendly environment for our members and students.
As a club, we provide our members with safe and cost-effective access to the Ottawa International Airport and to our fleet of aircraft but, more than that, we provide a connection with aviation, with planes and people who share in the romance of flight. While many of our members are students who are with us for a short period, our sustaining members include people who have been with us for over 65 years. These people have an absolute love of aviation and the Ottawa Flying Club is dedicated to sharing that sense of romance with others.
It all starts with learning to fly. That first flight, the first solo, the first cross country flight. These are once-in-a-lifetime events that live in memory for years and add to the excitement and romance of flight. There is a culture and language to it. An entire body of knowledge and skill. A never-ending but entirely pleasant and challenging quest to learn more and to get better in a way that develops humble pride.
Over the decades, the Ottawa Flying Club has trained thousands of pilots, many of whom went on to careers in aviation. Despite the romance and love of flight, flight training requires a professional approach with the utmost focus on safety. That’s why the Ottawa Flying Club puts a high emphasis on safety during training and encourages students to examine their own level of safety before ever stepping into a plane.
If you are curious and would like to experience flying for yourself we offer an Introductory Flight that will give you the chance to experience what flight training would be like in our aircraft. We also provide sightseeing tours of the local area for up to three people. Call us today to make an appointment: (613) 523-2142 and press 0 to speak with our Dispatch staff.
Membership has its benefits and Ottawa Flying Club members have access to our fleet of aircraft for rent and to frequent seminars, movie nights, and social events. More importantly, members get to participate in our challenging cross-country trips. Club members have organized trips with four or five aircraft to California, Bahamas, Florida, both coasts, and many other destinations. These trips provide are both an adventure and an excellent way to build experience and confidence that you won’t find at other clubs.
As a social center, the Ottawa Flying Club Lounge provides a comfortable place to spend the day with free wifi.
Hours of Operation
Stop by and visit us today. Everyone is welcome, we’re open 7 days a week from 7AM – 5PM
