AOPA

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

Who It's For

AOPA is an organization for pilots, prospective pilots, and aircraft owners who are interested in:

• - General aviation advocacy
• - Pilot and aircraft insurance programs
• - Training information

Organization History

With a membership base of nearly 400,000 pilots and aviation enthusiasts in the United States, AOPA is the largest, most influential aviation association in the world. AOPA has achieved its prominent position through effective advocacy, enlightened leadership, technical competence, and hard work. Providing member services that range from representation at the federal, state, and local levels to legal services, advice, and other assistance, AOPA has built a service organization that far exceeds any other in the aviation community.

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CAP

Civil Air Patrol

Who It's For

CAP is an organization for pilots and prospective pilots of all ages interested in:

• - Aerospace education
• - Cadet programs
• - Emergency services

Organization History

In the late 1930s, more than 150,000 volunteers with a love for aviation argued for an organization to put their planes and flying skills to use in defense of their country. As a result, the Civil Air Patrol was born one week prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Thousands of volunteer members answered America's call to national service and sacrifice by accepting and performing critical wartime missions. Assigned to the War Department under the jurisdiction of the Army Air Corps, the contributions of Civil Air Patrol, including logging more than 500,000 flying hours, sinking two enemy submarines, and saving hundreds of crash victims during World War II. On July 1, 1946, President Harry Truman signed Public Law 476 incorporating Civil Air Patrol.

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The Ninety-Nines

Who It's For

The Ninety-Nines is an organization for women in aviation that are interested in:

• - Aviation education
• - Aviation scholarships
• - Sharing a passion for flight

Organization History

The Ninety-Nines is the international organization of women pilots that promotes advancement of aviation. Established in 1929 by 99 women pilots, the members of The Ninety-Nines are represented in all areas of aviation today.

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Popular Rotorcraft Association

Who It's For

The Popular Rotorcraft Association is an organization for pilots and non-pilots of all ages who are interested in:

• - Homebuilt rotorcraft
• - Homebuilt gyroplanes

Organization History

The Popular Rotorcraft Association was started in 1962 by Igor Bensen, the inventor of the famous Bensen Gyrocopter. Since then it has grown to include rotorcraft of all sorts with members in over 80 countries. We are a group of people who love homebuilt rotorcraft -- gyroplanes and helicopters that they build and fly themselves. These rotorcraft enthusiasts get together to exchange ideas, information, help one another, promote safety and help with flight training.

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