Executive & Chairs

Captain – Nick Evans

Nick has been involved with COPA33 since May 2023, when he was first elected as Captain when the flight was revived after a hiatus. Nick is a local private pilot and hangar owner who bases his C185 floatplane / skiplane at the Arnprior Airport when it is not at his house in Bennett Lake or up north in Temagami.


Co-Captain – Lindsey McLaughlin

Lindsey has been involved with COPA33 since May 2023, when he was first elected as Co-Captain when the flight was revived after a hiatus. Lindsey is a local private pilot and hangar owner who bases his Bonanza at the Arnprior Airport.


Navigator – Ted Groundwater

Ted has been involved with COPA33 since Oct 2025, when he was first elected as Navigator. Ted is a local pilot with a commercial license who bases his Cessna 177 Cardinal at the Arnprior Airport.


Discover Aviation Chair – Nick Evans