Programs
AOPA has three main programs.
- AOPA Foundation, is AOPA’s 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The foundation's four goals are to improve General aviation safety, grow pilot population, preserve and improve community airports, and provide a positive image of general aviation.
- AOPA Political Action Committee, is just for AOPA members. Through lobbying, it represents the interests of general aviation to Congress, the Executive Branch, and state and local governments. The AOPA PAC campaigns in favor of federal, state and local candidates that support their policies and oppose those who do not through advertising and membership grassroots campaigns.
- GA Serves America, was created to promote general aviation to the public.
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