Welcome To General Aviation Serves America
General aviation now faces one of the greatest sets of challenges in its100-year history. Washington bureaucrats are proposing new fees and restrictions on flying. State and local governments are pushing new taxes and restrictions on airport operations. And some in the media still like to peddle the image of private aircraft as toys for the rich.
If these ideas and plans don't change, there could be a lot less flying in America.
And that would threaten 1.2 million GA jobs, critical health and safety services, and the fabric of our national transportation system. It would also mean higher costs or stunted growth for thousands of businesses that rely on general aviation every day.
Please explore these pages and learn more about the people and services that depend on general aviation and find out how GA creates tremendous value for Americans everywhere. Read from our recent e.Newsletters – about how GA Serves America, and what you can do to help keep it that way.
Donate cost of flight in wake of Haiti earthquake
As we begin to learn more about the extent of the destruction in Haiti, hear about the staggering death toll, and see heart-breaking images coming from the area, we all want to jump in our aircraft and fly down to help. But government officials and disaster experts say that’s not the best way to help right now.
AOPA has been working closely with the Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Administration, and other government agencies to determine the best way pilots can contribute to the relief effort. Because of the damaged airport infrastructure and the large number of relief flights already taking place, the best thing pilots can do for now is donate money and stay clear of the area. This will allow military aircraft and humanitarian agencies to get into the area and begin the relief effort.
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