AOPA: your freedom to fly

AOPA: your freedom to fly AOPA is the largest community of pilots in the world. We help you fly smarter, safer, and freer.

Join us for trusted resources, GA advocacy, and the stories that keep aviation flying. AOPA (Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association) is your hub for trusted tools, news, and support in general aviation. From flight planning and aircraft ownership to advocacy and pilot community, we’re here to help you fly with confidence and connection at every step of the way.

06/14/2026

We’re gearing up to head to Oshkosh for a week of fun at AirVenture!

EAA AirVenture is the world's largest aviation gathering and air show, and it's happening this summer from July 20-26. In addition to educational seminars and opportunities to meet some of aviation’s most exciting voices, we will announce the winner of the AOPA Sweepstakes Aviat Husky and unveil the next AOPA Sweepstakes aircraft!

If you join AOPA or renew your AOPA membership at our booth, you’ll receive $10 off, plus your choice of an event t-shirt or hat when you choose Automatic Annual Renewal. Follow the link to learn all about what AOPA is doing at AirVenture 2026! https://bit.ly/4e4DAZk

06/13/2026

When the outside world disappears, skill and instruments take over.

Watch the AOPA Sweepstakes Aviat Husky tackle instrument flying and see how this capable aircraft performs when visual cues are removed from the equation.

And if you’ve been waiting to enter, this is your sign: Monday, June 15 is the final day to enter the sweepstakes.

NO PURCHASE OR CONTRIBUTION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Ends 6/15/26. See Official Rules and alternative methods of entry at aopa.org/sweeps.

06/12/2026

These two lightweight aircraft may serve very different purposes, but that didn’t stop us from putting their performance to the test.

In a series of real-world tests, we put the AOPA Sweepstakes Aviat Husky against the American Champion Citabria to test short-field capability, maximum speed in straight-and-level flight, and everything in between.

The AOPA Sweepstakes closes on Monday, June 15… don’t miss your chance to enter to win this incredible Aviat Husky! Go to aopa.org/sweeps and enter now!

Watch the full fly-off at AOPA's YouTube channel.

NO PURCHASE OR CONTRIBUTION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Ends 6/15/26. See Official Rules and alternative methods of entry at aopa.org/sweeps.

From coast to coast, America’s spirit of innovation has always looked skyward.As we count down to America’s 250th birthd...
06/11/2026

From coast to coast, America’s spirit of innovation has always looked skyward.

As we count down to America’s 250th birthday, we’re highlighting 10 states that helped shape the future of flight. From the launchpads of Florida, where Cape Canaveral has sent rockets into space since the 1950s, to California’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where engineers help guide NASA’s Mars rovers millions of miles from Earth, our history of flight sprawls from coast to coast.

Slide through for more photos and fun facts.

06/10/2026

Summer flying season is here, and with it comes a major performance consideration… density altitude.

Heat and humidity can make an airplane perform as though it’s operating thousands of feet higher than its actual altitude.

The result? Longer takeoff rolls, reduced climb performance, and faster ground speeds on approach.

Watch the video to learn how an aircraft’s performance data can keep you safe this summer.

06/09/2026

What if the future of GA is quieter, smarter, and vertical?

In this video, we detail five aircraft that could signal a major shift in engineering. From the laminar flow of the Otto Phantom 3500 to the Jetsons flying car dream concept in the Pivotal Helix, the boundaries are disappearing with every test flight.

Let us know your favorite in the comments, and then catch the full videos of each aircraft on AOPA’s YouTube channel.

06/04/2026

Survival that comes in the size of an Altoids tin—but that’s just the start.

When you find yourself in an emergency, being equipped is your responsibility to yourself and your passengers. In this safety series video, Doug Ritter breaks down the bare necessities to more elaborate safeguards that every pilot should have onboard. We start with fire-starters, signaling mirrors, and compasses, and finish with the full survival kit.

Watch with the full video at the link below!
https://bit.ly/4x2Fl28

06/01/2026

Stop your scroll for the soothing sounds of a pre-flight routine. This ASMR treat previews the sounds of our AOPA Sweepstakes Aviat Husky.

As an AOPA member, you’re automatically entered to win. Want more chances to win the AOPA Sweepstakes? Follow the link to learn more!

Not a member yet? Join AOPA today* for your chance to win this incredible Husky!

*NO PURCHASE OR CONTRIBUTION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Ends 6/15/26. See Official Rules and alternative methods of entry at aopa.org/sweeps

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