Membership Advantages
AOPA plays a versatile role in supporting and advocating for the interests of general aviation pilots and aircraft owners. Its aim is to ensure the vitality, accessibility, and safety of general aviation.
Building an Aviation Platform:
Creating an efficient platform to connect a significant number of aviation enthusiasts, pilots, and aircraft owners in Turkey. This platform facilitates the sharing of experiences and addresses specific issues within the Turkish aviation community.
Advocating for Aviators' Rights:
Identifying members' concerns, sharing them with relevant government agencies to find solutions, and engaging in initiatives that promote the development of general aviation in Turkey. Establishing positive relationships and collaboration with official institutions and aviation authorities to address concerns related to administrative and legal regulations, and advocating for the interests of pilots and aircraft owners at local and national levels.
Aviation Safety and Education:
Actively promoting flight safety, supporting educational initiatives (such as safety seminars, online courses, publications, and other materials) to enhance the skills and knowledge of Turkish pilots. Collaborating with industry partners if necessary to increase safety in general aviation.
Creating Networking Opportunities:
Establishing an environment where members can support each other and share information related to aviation. Supporting or organizing events, seminars, fly-ins, and other social gatherings that bring together pilots, aircraft owners, and aviation enthusiasts, with a focus on specific aviation topics in Turkey.
Group Cruises:
Organizing domestic and international group cruise flights, providing discounted and privileged participation opportunities for AOPA-organized cruises.
Information and Resources:
Providing rich information and resources related to aviation, including updates on law and regulation changes, safety information, airport details, and other valuable resources for pilots and aircraft owners.
Airports and Airfields:
Working effectively to ensure the accessibility of airports in Turkey for general aviation and actively promoting this accessibility.
Pilot Services:
Offering guiding and supportive services for members' needs in various areas such as legal issues, regulations, insurance, and more.
Social Welfare:
Providing transportation opportunities with other members' aircraft when needed by AOPA members or their families in specific situations.