Member Benefits
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Membership Benefits — $45 per year!
Whether you’re a student, an experienced pilot, or just interested in general aviation, you belong in AOPA. As an AOPA member, you can take advantage of these, and many other, benefits of membership:
Join the organization that protects your right to fly: at the local, state and federal levels. As the leading voice of general aviation, AOPA protects your rights as a pilot, fighting airspace restrictions, fuel taxes, user fees, airport closings, and any issues that threaten your right to fly.
- 12 monthly issues of AOPA Pilot magazine — to keep you up to date on all the latest issues in general aviation news and information — from the newest technologies in avionics to the latest safety and techniques to enhance your flying. Choose to receive the print edition or the enhanced digital edition available only for AOPA members.
Or choose to receive 12 monthly issues of Flight Training magazine — packed with flight training and safety tips for student pilots, newer privates, and CFIs. Enhanced digital edition is also available.
- Get instant answers from AOPA’s Pilot Information Center at 800/USA-AOPA. Talk to an aviation specialist for advice on buying and maintaining aircraft, flight training, medical issues, or any other aviation-related question Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
- Free access to AOPA Online at www.aopa.org, which brings you unlimited 24-hour access to AOPA’s Internet Flight Planner, Aviation Weather, and AOPA Airports™—our online directory, which is updated daily and includes current fuel prices for more than 3,000 FBOs, sectional chart views with METAR overlays, instrument approach plates, and taxiway diagrams.
- AOPA Air Safety Institute Courses and Seminars — Take advantage of a variety of free online safety courses or live in-person seminars and more, all sponsored by the AOPA Air Safety Foundation.
- When you join or renew, you’ll be automatically entered in AOPA's Tougher than a Tornado Husky Sweepstakes for your chance to win a rough-n-ready Aviat Husky A-1C!
Member Products
When you use AOPA Member Products, you help AOPA offer even more membership benefits, designed just for pilots like you. The financial support from AOPA Member Products also enables AOPA to strengthen its impact on general aviation, helping to make flying more fun, affordable, and hassle free.
The AOPA WorldPoints® Rewards credit card earns you one point for every dollar everywhere and DOUBLE POINTS for purchases made at more than 4,000 qualified FBOs, for select AOPA products and services, and at participating aviation merchants. Redeem your points for cash, travel, and more! Call 866/438-6262 or visit www.aopa.org/info/cc/.
- Protect your certificate with the AOPA Legal Services Plan. Only $33 a year gives you unlimited legal consultation privileges on covered aviation matters and access to over 700 attorneys specializing in aviation issues. Plus, annual reviews of key aviation documents.
- AOPA Medical Services Program—Stay healthy, fly longer. Enroll in the AOPA Medical Services Program and gain access to numerous tools and resources designed to help keep you in the air. Plus, receive assistance from our Medical Certification Specialists for FAA related medical issues.
- Fly More. Spend Less. Partner Today using the AOPA Partnership Program. Partner Profiles are FREE and help determine compatibility with potential partners. To sell shares of an aircraft, memberships in a flying club, or fractional ownership opportunities, AOPA members can create a “Share for Sale” listing for only $10 a month ($20 per month for non-AOPA members).
- AOPA Aircraft Insurance Agency. The AOPA Insurance Agency is the only aircraft insurance agency qualified to carry the AOPA name. Coverage for owners, renters, and CFIs available. You can get a quote and purchase your aircraft insurance online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.aopaia.com. And now, AOPA members may qualify for a 5% discount on owners insurance or a 10% renewal discount on renters insurance. Call 800/622-AOPA (2672) or visit www.aopaia.com for more information.
- AOPA Aviation AD&D Insurance: Provides up to $300,000 of affordable coverage for all GA pilots — guaranteed. Premiums do not increase as you age, no health questions, no rating restrictions, and no limitations or minimums on flight hours.
Membership Options
AOPA has several options to help reduce the cost of your membership.
- Automatic Annual Renewal. When you enroll in our Automatic Annual Renewal program, you’ll save $4 off your initial year’s dues and receive FIVE EXTRA entries into our annual sweepstakes. We’ll automatically renew your membership and services each year using the credit card you provide, unless you notify us otherwise. You’ll enjoy the convenience of uninterrupted service, and you’ll no longer receive renewal notices. Join the more than 200,000 members already taking advantage of this safe, secure and convenient program!
- AOPA Plus Membership. Our newest membership option featuring a variety of enhanced benefits—dedicated phone line to the Pilot Information Center, invitations to exclusive regional events and Webinars, advance screenings of ASI courses, 10% off select member products, and more! Upgrade at any time during your membership year.
- AOPA Life Member Program. AOPA Life Membership is offered exclusively through the AOPA Foundation, a charitable, nonprofit educational organization committed to pilot safety. Your $2,500 gift entitles you to AOPA Life Membership, a $2,000 tax-deduction, special certificate, member card and lapel pin.
- Gift Membership. An AOPA Gift Membership is a great way to congratulate someone on their first solo flight or latest check ride. You can also help celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or holiday.
- Member-Get-A-Member. Spread the word about AOPA to all your flying friends, relatives, or colleagues. When you help us add members, you make AOPA stronger. And when you sponsor at least three new AOPA members who identify you as their sponsor, you’ll receive your next year of membership FREE.
- Family Membership. For a reduced annual fee, each pilot in your immediate family can enjoy the benefits of AOPA membership for as long as your primary membership remains in effect. You’ll receive one subscription to either AOPA Pilot or Flight Training per household. Call 800/USA-AOPA for more details.
If you’re interested in joining AOPA, or renewing your membership, complete the convenient online JOIN form or online RENEW form today. Or call 800/USA-AOPA, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, and a representative will assist you.
New address? Submit your change of address via AOPA Online’s change of address form or call 800/USA-AOPA, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
Updated 4/18/11
