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Protecting your freedom to fly

AOPA UK is an independent membership association advocating for General Aviation Pilots, Instructors, Student Pilots, Aircraft Owners and businesses. We are part of the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations (IAOPA) protecting your freedom to fly globally.

Our Mission

Our mission is to represent the interests of our members by
“Securing our freedom to fly” through Influence, Information and Assistance.

AOPA acts as an influencer of policy and regulation that supports the continued operations, development and long-term future of General Aviation including businesses, private flying and aerodromes within the United Kingdom building on our extensive network and global relationships. We provide valuable services to our members through the provision of information and knowledge and provide direct assistance allowing our members to conduct their operations in a safe, efficient, sustainable and enjoyable manner and fully exploiting their freedoms to fly.

Current Hot Topics
Current Hot Topics

These are just 3 of the many fronts that AOPA is actively involved in. For a fuller list check here.

Pilot Medicals

AOPA opposes the changed guidance for the issue of medicals requiring ECG Stress Tests

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Integrated Airspace

Our views on integrating UAS/UAM with GA airspace users

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Unleaded Fuel

IAOPA continues to monitor progress towards a universally compatible unleaded fuel

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AOPA Business Information

History, Articles, Accounts etc.

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Our Global Reach

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Contribute
Contribute

Much of the work AOPA does on behalf of GA is done by volunteers. As a member you can join the conversation, help set Policy and Strategy and share your expertise.

Maintenance Working Group

Cross-association and owner group

Training & Education WG

Working Group for Trainers and Instructors

AOPA Member Panel

Input to Policy and Strategy

Watchlist
AOPA Watchlist

AOPA keeping watch and ready to respond

Aerodrome Watch

Aerodromes under threat

Airspace Watch

Airspace Change Proposals Watch

sGAR Issues

Report issues with sGAR and Border Force

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