Reaching the world’s largest aviation community of over 600,000 pilots, aircraft owners and aviation enthusiasts—AOPA represents over two-thirds of all private pilots in the US including its 320,000 active members who are passionate about flying. Headquartered at Frederick Municipal Airport in central Maryland, AOPA has offices in Washington, DC, Wichita, KS and a network of regional managers, ambassadors and active volunteers throughout the U.S. AOPA’s federal, state and local advocacy and representation, educational and information resources, and a wide range of media and publishing channels, member benefits, products and services are uniquely designed for the flying community. AOPA delivers the “freedom to fly”. https://www.aopa.org
Associations
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is a growing and diverse organization of members with a wide range of aviation interests and backgrounds. Founded in 1953 by a group of individuals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who were interested in building their own airplanes, EAA expanded its mission of growing participation in aviation to include antiques, classics, warbirds, aerobatic aircraft, ultralights, helicopters, and contemporary manufactured aircraft. https://www.eaa.org/eaa
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) is dedicated to supporting flight instructors by providing valuable resources to all flight educators, furthering their commitment to raise and maintain the professional standing of flight instructors in the aviation community. https://nafimentor.org
The Ninety-Nines, Inc.® International Organization of Women Pilots® promotes advancement of aviation through education, scholarships, and mutual support while honoring our unique history and sharing our passion for flight. https://www.ninety-nines.org
SAFE is a member-oriented organization of aviation educators dedicated to fostering professionalism and excellence in aviation through continuing education, professional standards, and accreditation. SAFE works with industry partners and the FAA to provide resources and support for aviation educators. https://safepilots.org
Reaching the world’s largest aviation community of over 600,000 pilots, aircraft owners and aviation enthusiasts—AOPA represents more over two-thirds of all private pilots in the US including its 320,000 active member who are passionate about flying. Headquartered at Frederick Municipal Airport in central Maryland, AOPA has offices in Washington, DC, Wichita, KS and a network of regional managers, ambassadors and active volunteers throughout the U.S. AOPA’s federal, state and local advocacy and representation, educational and information resources, and a wide range of media and publishing channels, member benefits, products and services are uniquely designed for the flying community. AOPA delivers the “freedom to fly”. https://www.aopa.org/
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is a growing and diverse organization of members with a wide range of aviation interests and backgrounds. Founded in 1953 by a group of individuals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who were interested in building their own airplanes, EAA expanded its mission of growing participation in aviation to include antiques, classics, warbirds, aerobatic aircraft, ultralights, helicopters, and contemporary manufactured aircraft. https://www.eaa.org/eaa
The Helicopter Association International (HAI)’s mission is to provide its members with services that directly benefit their operations, and to advance the international helicopter community by providing programs that enhance safety, encourage professionalism and economic viability while promoting the unique contributions vertical flight offers society. https://www.rotor.org/
Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The association represents more than 11,000 companies and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, the world’s largest civil aviation trade show. https://www.nbaa.org/
