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North America COPA Regions

While COPA is a global organization, our roots are in North America. Here is a list of the Regions in North America along with the geographical boundaries of each. We encourage you to look beyond the boarder sand spread your wings! Packup, Gas up and join your fellow COPA Members in other Regions. Every COPA Regional Event is open to every COPA member!


Southeast United States Region


The Southeast region includes: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennesee

Southeast Region Facts:

• Home of Nashville, Bluegrass, and the Appalachian Mountains
• Home to Migration 2020 in Amelia Island, Florida

Regional Leadership

Governor

Brady Bennett

COPA member since 2006

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Governor

Brady Bennett

COPA member since 2006

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About Brady

Brady Bennett has had a passion for aviation since childhood when his father took him flying at the age of 5. He has been a pilot since 1986 and holds commercial, instrument and CFI ratings.

Brady’s first aircraft was 1977 Grumman AA1C that he owned for 4 years. He then purchased a 1979 Grumman Tiger, upgrading and flying it for 13 years. In 2006 he purchased a 2001 SR20 and flew it for 12 years and 1400 hours before purchasing 2003 SR22 Centennial in September of 2018. 

In his professional life Brady served 32 years with the Internal Revenue Service where he began his career in 1978. He held numerous positions rising in the ranks and served the last 11 years as a senior executive for the agency. After retiring from the government in 2010 he worked for PwC as a consultant for 3 years, then as a private consultant for 5 more years before retiring in 2018. During his career Brady and wife Barbara moved 7 times living in the cities of Scottsbluff,  NE, Omaha, NE, Miami, FL, Chicago, IL, Austin,TX,  Atlanta, GA,  Mission Viejo, CA and Annapolis, MD. They now reside on 12 acres just east of Asheville, NC.

Nebo, North Carolina

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SR22 G1

Lieutenant Governor

Aaron Bosshardt

COPA member since

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Lieutenant Governor

Aaron Bosshardt

COPA member since

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Real Estate Broker and Property Manager. Business owner, Husband of a super awesome real estate attorney and Father of three super cool kids. I fly with fear and Passion.

Gainesville, Florida

SR22 G5

Lieutenant Governor

Gerald Gaige

COPA member since 2010

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Lieutenant Governor

Gerald Gaige

COPA member since 2010

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Grew up in Midland, Texas, educated Texas Tech (BA Chemistry), USAF Instructor Pilot (1968-73).  Career in real estate appraisal and consulting - Houston, Texas to 1993 and Moscow, Russia to 2011.  Married (Larisa) now basing our SR22 at KGMU (Greenville SC) living in Blue Ridge mountains, and some months in Ozarks of Arkansas based near Mountain Home (KBPK).  Two sons' familes and 6 Grandkids in Houston, TX. 

Joined COPA in 2010, while researching to buying our G2 (2006) SR22.  Enjoy flying regionally, actively promoting general aviation and safety while maintaining two homes, mentoring in local schools, food bank and other community activities.  SE Region State Governor, Board Member South Carolina Aviation Safety Council, AOPA Airport Support Network Volunteer (KGMU), Volunteer Firefighter Glassy Mountain SC.  Board member Leading Edge Aviation Foundation of north Arkansas providing flight training scholarships for deserving individuals pursuing general aviation activity; and operating an FAA authorized Flight Training Device and two aircraft.

Landrum, South Carolina

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G2 SR22

Lieutenant Governor

Michael Gorum

COPA member since

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Lieutenant Governor

Michael Gorum

COPA member since

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Fortson, Georgia

SR22 G3 Turbonormalized

Lieutenant Governor

David Null

COPA member since

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Lieutenant Governor

David Null

COPA member since

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About David

Always had a love for flying but fought myself to justify the expense. Took the plunge and haven't looked back. Started out with a 152, too small. Started flying a Warrior to get most of my time during flight training. I became intrigued with helicopters and bought a 300c to get my ppl in. A local flight school leased it and destroyed it. I found that helicopters were an expensive endeavor so I bought an Archer II and finished my ppl. I flew the Archer until I was fortunate enough to purchase my Cirrus. A Dream come true as I have always wanted one.

i am a retired firefighter/paramedic of thirty years and have been building and developing residential properties for twenty five years.  I have a very supportive family and now enjoy the pleasure of my wife flying with me. She lived up to her word that she would fly with me if I bought a Cirrus. Life is great.

Gardendale, Alabama

SR20 G1

Lieutenant Governor

Chris Limburg

COPA member since

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Lieutenant Governor

Chris Limburg

COPA member since

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Lenoir City, Tennessee

SR22 G2


South Central United States Region


The South central U.S. region includes: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas

South Central Region Facts:

• We are the home of NASA, FFA, and five top cities
• We have New Orleans - 'nuff said.

Regional Leadership

Governor

Dennis Cox

COPA member since 2018

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Governor

Dennis Cox

COPA member since 2018

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/denniscox/

Austin, Texas

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SR22 G2


Southwest United States Region


The Southwest U.S. region includes: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah

Southwest Region Facts:

• Home of the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and The Golden Coast
• Home of the famous Area 51 and Roswell, New Mexico
• Some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country

Regional Leadership

Governor

Jim Anderson

COPA member since 2008

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Governor

Jim Anderson

COPA member since 2008

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About Jim

Purchased my Cirrus SR20 August 2008 and have loved every minute I have been able to get it in the air. I have been flying GA for the past 30 years with over 2500 hours total time ATP,CFI-MEI certificates and ratings.

Glendale, Arizona

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SR20 G1

Lieutenant Governor

Craig Albright

COPA member since

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Lieutenant Governor

Craig Albright

COPA member since

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About Craig

Retired electrical engineer (analog & digital circuit design, control system simulation and analysis, automated test systems, etc.) and business owner; CFI/II based at Chandler, AZ; like most things aquatic.

Gilbert, Arizona

SR22 G1

Lieutenant Governor

James Buck

COPA member since

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Lieutenant Governor

James Buck

COPA member since

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Retired US Marine.  CH53E's T34s, T44's and TC12's.  Worked for Sabreliner Corporation as a Post Maintenance Check Pilot, Chief PIlot, Flight Operations Director and Program Director.  Currently employed by Aspen Avionics as Director of Flight Operations.

 

CFI/CFII/MEI

Rio rancho, New Mexico

SR22 G1

Lieutenant Governor

Thomas Daniel

COPA member since

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Lieutenant Governor

Thomas Daniel

COPA member since

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Portola Valley, California

SR22 G3 Turbonormalized


Northeast United States Region


The northeast region includes: Connecticut, Deleware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, New Brunswick, Canada,  Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, Nova Scotia, Canada, Ontario, Canada, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Quebec, Canada

Northeast Region Facts:

• Home to West Point, the White House, FDR memorial
• It is where you can learn more about aviation
• Fly the Hudson River and see New York’s famous landmarks

Regional Leadership

Governor

Rhonda Tomlinson

COPA member since 2017

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Governor

Rhonda Tomlinson

COPA member since 2017

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About Rhonda

I am Partner in Command for my husband, Mike Tomlinson.  We own and love our SR22. I soloed in a Piper Cub many, many years ago but then had to make a choice between getting my CPA license or taking flying lessons while working full time.  The rest is history.  I am a CPA.  I have attended several of the PIC sessions at the Migrations and at CPPP and found them very useful.  I highly recommend the sessions to those who sit in the right seat.

I have always loved to travel and recently started a Travel Consulting business with a good friend of mine.  We want everyone to have as much fun as we do and to have these great experiences when you travel to new places, meet new friends and explore cultures.  Besides flying, cruising is my next favorite past time.  See you at the next Migration

Columbia, Maryland

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Lieutenant Governor

Michael Bush

COPA member since

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Lieutenant Governor

Michael Bush

COPA member since

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Williamsport, Pennsylvania

SR22 G3 Turbonormalized

Lieutenant Governor

Harry Neel

COPA member since

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Lieutenant Governor

Harry Neel

COPA member since

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

SR22 G5

Lieutenant Governor

Tyrone Ramkissoon

COPA member since

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Lieutenant Governor

Tyrone Ramkissoon

COPA member since

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Port Colborne, Ontario

SR22 G2


North Central United States Region


The North central U.S. region includes: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin

North Central Region Facts:

• Home to many large Metropolitan areas
• Flying the Mississippi River has so much to see
• Historical Museums abound in the central USA!

Regional Leadership

Lietenant Governor

Douglas Coleman

COPA member since

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Lietenant Governor

Douglas Coleman

COPA member since

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Wichita, Kansas

Lieutenant Governor

Patrick McLaughlin

COPA member since

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Lieutenant Governor

Patrick McLaughlin

COPA member since

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Wildwood, Missouri

SR20 G1

Lieutenant Governor

Andrew Niemyer

COPA member since

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Lieutenant Governor

Andrew Niemyer

COPA member since

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About Andrew

Retired Naval Flight Officer. Flew in A-3 Skywarriors and A-6 Intruders. Own SR-22GTS #1742 N619AL SEA-L/S ME/L Inst. ~1900 hours PIC; ~5000 TT

Duluth, Minnesota

SR22 G2

Lieutenant Governor

David Schwietert

COPA member since

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Lieutenant Governor

David Schwietert

COPA member since

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Rapid City, South Dakota

SR22 G1


Northwest United States Region


The Northwest U.S. region includes: Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming

Northwest Region Facts:

• We need a Governor!

Contact [email protected] to Apply!

Regional Leadership

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