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AOPA Member Services that keep you flying

AOPA Online Travel, car rental discounts offer member savings

As the weather warms up, the mind begins wandering to thoughts of summer vacations. Whether your idea of the perfect vacation involves sun and sand, mountains and lakes, or exotic islands, AOPA Online Travel can help you make the most of your trip. AOPA Online Travel offers great rates on airfare, hotels, and cruises. You can even save on your car rental from Alamo, Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz with special AOPA discounts and member-only coupons for free rental days, dollars off, and free upgrades. With member savings like that, you could see your AOPA membership pay for itself. Plus, a portion of all the revenue generated is returned to AOPA and reinvested to fund our efforts to maintain the freedom, safety, and affordability of general aviation. So if you’re planning a trip, be sure to book your travel through the only program that not only saves you money, but supports GA. Visit the Web site and book your trip today.

Aircraft ownership options

Longer days provide welcome opportunities for more flying after work and on the weekends. Perhaps you’ve taken a couple of flights in the past month, and went to schedule a few more—only to find the rental aircraft at the FBO booked for the next couple of weeks. Wouldn’t it be great to have an airplane at your disposal whenever you had some time to fly?

You might be surprised to learn that there are several ways to own an aircraft. If it’s not possible for you to buy an aircraft yourself, you can team up with one or more pilots to co-own an aircraft. AOPA’s robust Web section dedicated to aircraft ownership offers information on ownership options: partnerships, co-ownerships, and incorporation. If you’re interested in finding out more about these types of aircraft ownership, read more in AOPA’s online Answers for Pilots or call the AOPA Pilot Information Center, 800-USA-AOPA (872-2672).

Free resources for student pilots

If you are training for your private pilot certificate or are about to start, you have an exclusive opportunity to receive a free, six-month AOPA student introductory membership with valuable tools and learning resources to support you during your flight training. This no-risk, no-obligation membership also comes with six free issues of the new Flight Training magazine!

  • Learn key aviation terms, understand new concepts, and more through our online library of learning resources ( ft.aopa.org).
  • Talk to one of our in-house CFIs and pilots who are available by phone or e-mail to answer your flight training questions.
  • Enhance your knowledge and skills with online pilot training support including tests, quizzes, and learning aids.
  • Learn additional training techniques and tips with ePilot Flight Training, AOPA’s weekly newsletter dedicated to student pilots.
  • Access online flight planning resources, including AOPA’s online Airport Directory and Internet Flight Planner.

Start your free trial now by going online ( ft.aopa.org/ftfree). You’ll get immediate access to AOPA’s online training tools and resources.

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FREDERICK, MARYLAND 21701

TOLL-FREE PILOT INFORMATION CENTER
Call 800/USA-AOPA (872-2672)
Click www.aopa.org

NEW ADDRESS?
Send your new address and AOPA membership number to AOPA, 421 Aviation Way, Frederick, Maryland 21701-4798
Fax 301/695-2375
Click www.aopa.org/coa-form.html

AOPA FOUNDATION
Call 800/955-9115
Click www.aopa.org/asf/

AOPA AIR SAFETY FOUNDATION
Call 800/638-3101
Click www.aopa.org/foundation/

AOPA CREDIT CARD PROGRAM
Call 800/523-7666
Click www.aopa.org/info/cc/

AOPA AIRCRAFT FINANCING
Call 800/627-5263
Click www.aopa.org/loans/

AOPA AIRCRAFT INSURANCE
Call 800/622-AOPA (622-2672)
Click www.aopa.org/aircraftinsurance.html

AOPA LEGAL SERVICES PLAN
Call 800/USA-AOPA (872-2672)
Click www.aopa.org/legalservices.html

AOPA MEDICAL SERVICES PLAN
Call 800/USA-AOPA (872-2672)
Click www.aopa.org/medicalservices.html

AOPA ONLINE TRAVEL
Click www.aopa.org/travel/

OTHER AOPA MEMBER PRODUCTS
Call 800/USA-AOPA (872-2672)
Click www.aopa.org/memberproducts/

Kathy Dondzila
Kathleen Dondzila King
Manager, Technical Communications, Pilot Information Center
Technical Communications Manager, Kathleen Dondzila King, joined AOPA in 1990 and is an instrument-rated private pilot.

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