What does the AOPA stand for?

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to general aviation, was incorporated on May 15, 1939. From the start, AOPA has fought to protect the freedom to fly while keeping general aviation safe, fun, and affordable.

What is the primary purpose of the AOPA?

Administrate transportation programs of the federal gov. 3. to encourage cooperation of federal, state and local governments, carriers, labor and other interested parties toward the achievement of national transportation objectives.

What is an AOPA number?

Phone: 1.800.USA.AOPA (1.800.872.2672) or 301.695

What is general aviation AOPA?

General aviation includes all forms of flying, as diverse as overnight package delivery or a weekend visit back home, an emergency medical evacuation, inspection trips to remote construction sites, crop dusting and airborne law enforcement.

Is joining AOPA worth it?

No. It’s not worth it. The people who think AOPA is an effective lobby for GA have a vastly different definition of “effective” than I do. I dropped membership in AOPA a while back to signal my disgust with their lack of effectiveness.

How many members are in the AOPA?

350,000 AOPA members
As an AOPA member, you’re part of an organization that has tremendous influence. In fact, when you think about it, the impact we have is astonishing. When you compare our 350,000 AOPA members to some other advocacy groups that count their members in the millions, we’re small by comparison.

How safe is general aviation?

General Trends The good news is that general aviation flying is getting safer. Accidents through 2018 are essentially flat over the preceding four years: about 1200 accidents per year and 200 fatal accidents per year. However, the rate of accidents, which adjusts for hours flown, was down 13% over the last five years.

What drugs can Pilots take?

Anti-Viral – The following medications are approved by the FAA on a case by case basis:

• Famvir (Famciclovir)
• Fludara (Fludarabine)
• Hepsera (Adefovir Dipivoxil)
• Rebetol, Virazole (Ribavirin)
• Tamiflu (Oseltamivir)
• Tenofovir (Disoproxil Fumarate)
• Truvada (Emtricitabine / Tenofovir)
• Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Is general aviation in decline?

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has just released a report confirming that General Aviation has declined by 18 percent over the last five years. Recreational Aviation has increased by 0.2 percent in the same time period.

How many members are in AOPA?

384,915
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

Is general aviation dying?

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has just released a report confirming that General Aviation has declined by 18 percent over the last five years. Ease of access and training is another benefit that Recreational Aviation offers over General Aviation training.

What is the safest general aviation aircraft?

This, in combination with their demonstrated record, as attested by FAA, NTSB and Transport Canada statistics, the incredible safety record of the PT-6 engine, and no twin engine vices or weaknesses, yields the safest class of general aviation aircraft in the world.