AOPA Unveils Aviat Husky as Next Sweepstakes Aircraft
“The sweepstakes Husky reflects the best of general aviation—freedom, versatility, and the pure joy of flying,” said AOPA President and CEO Darren Pleasance. “Throughout the next year, we’ll showcase its exceptional flying qualities and the many ways it connects pilots to memorable experiences—no matter where they fly.”
With its 200-horsepower, fuel-injected Lycoming IO-360 engine and constant-speed Hartzell Trailblazer composite propeller, the Husky offers short takeoff and landing performance, taking off in just 442 feet and climbing at more than 1,100 feet per minute. Its robust design and massive 31-inch Alaskan Bushwheel tundra tires open up endless possible adventures from grass strips and sandbars to frozen lakes and more.
The AOPA Sweepstakes Husky features a full Garmin glass cockpit, including:
- G500 TXi touchscreen primary flight display/multifunction flight display with Engine Indication System
- GTN 750Xi GPS Navigator with Nav/Com
- GFC 500 3-axis digital autopilot
- G5 backup attitude indicator
- GTX 345R ADS-B In/Out transponder
The Husky will be on display at the AOPA campus at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, from July 21-27, along with AOPA’s most recent Sweepstakes Cessna 182, which will be given away in the coming weeks.
“We’re grateful to Aviat Aircraft for helping make this sweepstakes possible, and for producing an aircraft that pilots love to fly,” Pleasance said. “We also appreciate the Recreational Aviation Foundation for all they do to protect special backcountry airstrips and keep them open and accessible for pilots and their families.”
AOPA members are automatically entered* to win the Husky, and entries will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 15, 2026. The full list of rules, ways to earn additional entries and to enter without cost or obligation can be found at aopa.org/sweeps.
* NO PURCHASE OR CONTRIBUTION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR CONTRIBUTION WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open to 50 U.S. (+DC), Canada (excluding Quebec), Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S.V.I., age 18 years or older (or at least the age of majority as legally mandated by the entrant’s jurisdiction of residence if greater than 18) at date of entry. Ends at 11:59 PM ET on 6/15/26. To enter and view complete Official Rules which govern this Sweepstakes, including, entry limits, and alternate method of entry, visit https://www.aopa.org/sweeps. Sponsor: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
