The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is a non-profit political organization whose membership consists mainly of general aviation pilots in the United States.

AOPA exists to serve the interests of its members as aircraft owners and pilots, and to promote the economy, safety, utility, and popularity of flight in general aviation aircraft.

User fees: the Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007

The Bush Administration has proposed the "Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007". AOPA is actively working against this bill and opposes its new funding structure. In particular, AOPA is working against the concept of "user fees".

This bill introduces new channels of revenues for the FAA. The FAA has suggested to the congress that aircraft should pay for Air Traffic Control (ATC) Services for each usage, such as a pilot talking to a controller for a clearance to perform a spesific maneuver. FAA argues that the increase in traffic requires a new funding structure other than or in addition to the current airline passenger fees and aviation fuel alone. AOPA argues that the new funding structure is not required to meet the needs of modernizing the ATC system. Phil Boyer, AOPA's president, claims that the new proposed funding structure will generate less revenue for FAA than the currently used structure.

AOPA argues that the General Aviation community and activities will be reduced if usage fees are levied on the pilots using the ATC system. The FAA argues the General Aviation community will not suffer from the proposed fees, claiming the fees will be small compared to the overall cost of aviation.

Publications:

AOPA has two monthly printed periodicals: "AOPA Pilot" and "AOPA Flight Training". The former is targeted at certificated pilots and contains reviews on new products, airplanes and more. The latter is meant to encourage student pilots with fun stories, safety tips and advice on training. Members of AOPA are eligible to receive either magazine for one year with their paid member dues.

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AOPA Pilot: Voice of general voice.

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ARTICLES:
"What About Airspace Use, Mr. Pyle?"
An exclusive interview with the CAA Administrator
10,000 Seconds Under the Hood
One engine out, you're IFR at 12,000 feet
Flying Weather One Month Ahead
Introducing AOPA's new Weathercast
AOPA 195579
A " man who likes to fly" joins AOPA
Air-Age Teenagers Give City a Lift
Flying helps reduce juvenile delinquency in Crescent City
Your Radio and You
New "frequency package" will meet your minimum needs
Operation Cost Cut
Your airplane and your income taxes are related
Put Your Fabric to the Test
A field tester is a useful device but has its limitations
Are You " Compass Punchy?"
Simple concepts enable you to determine direction
Yankee Duster in Latin America
Ups and downs of an agricultural pilot in Colombia
South American Challenge
A Cessna 140 loops South America for less than $800
I lived Through a Graveyard Spiral
A "Never Again" feature

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AOPA Pilot readers know that their magazine is part of something much larger and more important - AOPA. And they depend on their association to represent them in Congress, in the states, and in their local communities. They know AOPA's staff is working hard on their benefits to protect the freedoms and rights they value the most. The believe in AOPA, and they believe in AOPA Pilot.

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