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AOPA's Pilot Information Center

AOPA members enjoy free access to general aviation's most comprehensive knowledge base via our 800 number, where you can determine the right price for a prospective aircraft purchase, compare performance characteristics of low-cost avionics, or talk to an aviation expert about any aircraft ownership or flight operations issue.

AOPA members enjoy the following benefits:

Have you called the Pilot Information Center and wish you could place a face with the voice of our specialists? If you have a minute, you can meet the Pilot Information Center team.

Pilot Information Center

"The AOPA Pilot Information Center puts some of GA's most experienced pilots as close as your phone." 800/USA-AOPA (872-2672) is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern time. Aviation specialists are available to cover questions on:

Pilot and aviation-related

Airports issues, airspace
Legislative updates
Regulations interpretations
FAA enforcement actions
Flight training, CFI questions

Aircraft ownership

Buying and selling advice
Evaluations of specific aircraft
Co-ownership, flying clubs
Tax considerations, maintenance, and insurance

International flights

Destination packages for Canada, Bahamas, Mexico, as well as Alaska
Survival equipment recommendations and requirements
Foreign airport facility information
U.S. border crossing procedures (Customs)
Oceanic and/or mountain flying

Medical certification

FAA rules and regulations
Medical application review
Help with revoked/denied medicals
Locations of medical examiners

John L. Baker Aviation Library

AOPA's John L. Baker Aviation Library houses more than 10,000 volumes of technical, research, and training materials in the area of general aviation. One of the largest collections specializing in general aviation, the collection is operated in support of AOPA's staff and programs. The library is open to AOPA members and the general public between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays.