AOPA's mission is to protect
your freedom to fly by increasing the knowledge of pilots, non pilots, and policy
makers alike. Allowing their members to incorporate
their ideas and support activities that ensure the long-term health of general
aviation. Keeping general aviation
accessible to all pilots by fighting for them, and protecting resources to
ensure aviators success. AOPA is the spotlight for
those who cherish the freedom to fly. By demonstrating what is possible when a
determined organization listens to its members, communicates with its
colleagues, finds solutions within the government, and focuses its resources to
secure the future of general aviation. AOPA’s success is proof that the general
public good can be accomplished while individual freedoms are preserved.
EAA
is dedicated to keeping aviation fun, accessible, and safe. EAA was founded in
1953, by a group of aviation enthusiasts in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Homebuilding is still a tremendous part of
EAA, but the organization has grown over the years to include almost every
aspect of aviation and aeronautics. Their headquarters are based in Oshkosh,
Wisconsin. EAA has more than 160,000 members in more than 100 countries worldwide. EAA has grown to include enthusiasts with
interest in vintage aircraft, warbirds, aerobatics, ultralights, helicopters,
and contemporary manufactured aircraft. EAA is still a grassroots community,
but with global reach.
Whether you are a pilot, an aircraft owner, or an aviation enthusiast, AOPA provides several membership resources and support your needs to sharpen your skills, stay informed, and connect to the GA community. By joining AOPA you will enjoy all of the exclusive benefits, services, and opportunities available to you as a member. Members consistently rate advocacy as the number one reason they belong to AOPA. AOPA is on the front lines every day fighting for general aviation. With AOPA’s award-winning magazine, our e-newsletters and AOPA Live, you’ll stay informed and up to date on everything that is happening in general aviation. If it’s on their radar screen, they will strive to make sure it’s on yours. The world’s most comprehensive aviation resource, the AOPA website www.aopa.org is available 24/7 and updated daily. Membership entitles you to exclusive member resources and tools including the AOPA Fly Q suite. Safety and education never stops so AOPA provides many opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills as a pilot. The Air Safety Institute offers fun and interactive online courses, safety quizzes, seminars and webinars to help pilots at all skill levels. Your AOPA membership gives you access to quality products, unique services, and special discounts. Revenue from AOPA member products provides the financial support to enable AOPA to strengthen its impact on general aviation. AOPA helps to make flying more fun, affordable, and hassle-free. Members can choose insurance, aircraft ownership and pilot services. AOPA offers an abundance of products and services designed just for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. 100% of the profits from the AOPA store go to support vital programs and operations that protect your freedom to fly in the general aviation community.
Membership
benefits of EAA include e-Newsletters, you are able to search archives of more than 50 years of aviation information, and you will receive discounted admission to
AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin. You will also be entitled to discounted EAA SportAirWorkshops. You are given free admission to 300 participating science
and technology ASTC museums around the world. You are able to save on aircraft supplies and technical Assistance. Have all your questions answered by aviation
experts.
Trevor I couldn't agree more with the importance of organizations like AOPA and EAA. Although I must admit, I have stayed out of EAA because I thought their focus was experimental. Knowing what I know now, I may take a second look. Thanks for sharing.
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