AOPA

AOPA, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, describes itself as the voice of general aviation. It works to protect pilots' freedom to fly, keep airspace safe, and provide products, services and benefits to members. Its site says the membership is hundreds of thousands strong and spans 75 countries.

Mission

Its stated mission is to ensure that the sky remains within reach of everyone who dreams of becoming a pilot.

Member services

• Membership benefits, discounts and insurance
• Pilot Protection Services, including legal and medical help
• Air Safety Institute training and safety resources, and the eFIRC flight instructor renewal
• Flight school finder and career resources
• BasicMed and the Pilot Information Center
• Trip planning tools, including a flight planner, TFR information and weather
• AOPA Finance, a flying club finder, and aircraft buying and selling guidance

Advocacy and events

AOPA lobbies on pilot, airport and airspace issues. It also runs fly-ins and the Aviation Career Expo, and publishes magazines, videos and podcasts.

Company facts

• Headquarters in Frederick, Maryland
• Additional office in Washington, DC
• Members in 75 countries