projects and community action
The objects of the Northwest Territories Flying Association (NWFTA) include the preservation and advancement of general aviation in the Northwest Territories. NWTFA frequently takes on projects designed to enhance the services and amenities available to private pilots and other outdoor adventure enthusiasts. Details and updates on many of these projects are available below.
remote site clean-ups
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The pristine wilderness of the Northwest Territories offers unlimited potential for outdoor recreation but must be respected and protected by all users. NWTFA organizes fly-out work parties to clean up remote sites where litter and other debris has accumulated through public recreational use. Our efforts contribute to ensuring that popular sites remain safe and attractive for everyone to enjoy.
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visitor floatplane dock in yellowknife
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With federal and territorial funding assistance secured in 2023, NWTFA was able to purchase a floatplane dock dedicated for use by visiting pilots. The dock is situate at the Ahmic Air floatbase in Yellowknife and is available for reservation through the NWTFA website.
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availability of 100ll avgas in yellowknife
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100LL avgas has not been available from the FBO operator at the CYZF airport since December 2023. NWTFA is actively advocating for reliable supply of avgas both in bulk and in drums. NWTFA is also seeking funding to enable the purchase of a fuel truck to be leased to an operator willing to supply 100LL avgas to resident and visiting pilots both directly into aircraft and into tidy tanks.
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summer water multi-use SIGNAGE
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Yellowknife Bay, Back Bay and other water bodies in the Yellowknife region are busy with floatplane, boating and other water activities during open-water months. NWTFA and other users share a common interest in ensuring safety amid competing uses. We have created a brochure explaining safety considerations for various activities and have advocated for multi-use signage at water access points.
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