For most of us, insurance is one of those things we know we need, but we just don’t like to think about—like going to the dentist or paying taxes. So we do something about it only when we have to, often when we get a reminder that our coverage will soon expire.
But getting the right insurance, and keeping it up to date, doesn’t have to be painful—it can be easy. And knowing that we have insurance to protect us and our families from the worst life can throw at us brings peace of mind that’s hard to put a price on.
When you own an aircraft, the need for insurance is indisputable. But even if you don’t own one, you have a lot to protect. AOPA Insurance Services offers insurance for renters, flying clubs, flight instructors, and others. We have a range of long-established life insurance services for pilots of all ages, and offer an emergency assistance program in case you should find yourself in need of medical or transportation help when you’re far from home. Plus, we recently added an auto and home insurance product to round out our member benefit programs.
Visit the website or call our aviation insurance advocates at 800-622-2672 to find out how AOPA Insurance Services can work for you. For more information about our other products please call us at 877-432-2672.
Membership. Modify your student trial membership or take the next step and become an official member of AOPA. You’ll continue receiving all of the following great benefits, services, and discounts while supporting the organization protecting your right to fly. Student members can join AOPA at a special reduced rate of just $35 (www.aopa.org/membership/membership-options.aspx).
Flight Training helpline. Dedicated toll-free number (888-232-7456) for student pilot members to call for support, advice, and answers to help you reach your flight training goals.
Advocacy. Taking on regulatory and legislative threats to GA at national, state, and local levels has remained the association’s primary focus for 75 years (www.aopa.org/advocacy).
Magazines. As a student member you’ll receive Flight Training magazine (print or digital). When you renew your membership, you’ll have the option of selecting AOPA Pilot (flighttraining.aopa.org).
Newsletters. Customizable weekly email newsletters offer aviation industry news, information, and tips. Sign up online (www.aopa.org/news-and-video/
newsletters.aspx).
AOPA Air Safety Institute. A wide array of interactive online courses, safety quizzes, webinars, and seminars to help you increase your knowledge and become a safer pilot (www.airsafetyinstitute.org).
AOPA Live. Weekly webcast show recaps the week’s news and showcases aviation feature stories (www.aopa.org/aopalive).
Car rental discounts. AOPA members save on car rentals with our strategic partners: Enterprise, National, and Alamo (www.aopa.org/cars).
AOPA Lifestyles Collection. Save money with exclusive members-only discounts and special offers from top aviation and nonaviation companies (www.aopa.org/lifestyles).
Renter’s insurance. A renter’s policy with AOPA Insurance Services provides comprehensive coverage (www.aopainsurance.org/nonowned).
CFI insurance. Whether you’re an instructor/owner, borrowing or renting aircraft, full-time or part-time, we can provide comprehensive coverage for both professional and personal use (www.aopainsurance.org/cfi).
Life insurance. We also protect you and your loved ones in the air and on the ground with term life insurance, emergency assistance, and AD&D insurance (www.aopainsurance.org/life).
Pilot Information Center. Experienced pilots and CFIs are available on our toll-free helpline (800-872-2672). You can also go online (www.aopa.org/pilot-resources/pilot-information-center.aspx) for access to information most often requested by our members.
Flight planning. Robust flight- planning capability; airport directory information; and aviation weather for your smartphone, iPad, or computer (www.aopa.org/flightplanning).
Weather. Online graphical real-time aviation weather information (www.aopa.org/wx).
Airport information. Online directory with vital preflight information, updated daily (www.aopa.org/airports).
Legal and medical help. AOPA Legal Services Plan/Pilot Protection Services safeguards pilot and medical certificates from FAA action (www.aopa.org/pps).
AOPA Foundation. Your tax-deductible donation provides funding for important work that membership dues alone cannot support: safety, education, growing the pilot population, preserving airports, and providing support for good work being done in general aviation (www.aopafoundation.org).
AOPA aviation finance company. Whether you’re purchasing an airplane for personal travel or your business, we can help you find the right financing for new and used general aviation aircraft (www.aopafinance.com).
Aviation job board. Find your career in aviation or the best candidates to complete your team (http://jobs.aopa.org).
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