Finally joined AOPA

[LAXSaabdude]

Wait....I thought AOPA went on strike???

PlaneHPN, where are you???



LAXSaabdude.

 

[fr0g]

In defense of AOPA magazine

Although I am a commercial pilot I believe AOPA magazine is an excellent publication. I would rather read it than any of those others that talk about overpriced planes and the "latest" in how to be a safe pilot.. same stuff over and over and over.
Also, since I still enjoy GA, I feel it is worthy of support. My pilot training took advantage of GA, and I want it to be around for future generations of pilots.
Just my personal opinion though

 

[TWA Dude]

Good stuff, Maynard

I've been a member since I got my CFI in 1992. The AOPA serves the GA community very well. I've called them several times for FAR interpretation stuff (very helpful!) and once for a friend with a possible FAA violation. Even as a big-shot airline pilot (somebody re-hire me, please!) I've never lost touch with GA and I want to stay informed.

BTW I fully support AOPA's efforts for CGX (Meigs). I can't believe I've actually voted for Daley. Quoth the raven, Nevermore!.

 

[Goose Egg]

I am a member. I don't usually have time to read the magazine though. Another good "overpriced magazine subscription" is the Soaring Society of America. A lot of soaring clubs out there require you to be SSA members to join. Great mag.

-Goose

 

[atlcrashpad]

Member since 1992.

 

[ePilot22]

Old School Thread!

Geez, Egg you went deep into the dungens of FI to find this thread huh.

Member since '02 and renewin' in March! I like that they support GA, if sometimes (in the opinions of others) the go to far, but what's that saying... Drastic situations call for drastic measures? Or something like that.

I support GA and AOPA!!! :beer:



eP.

 

[wrxpilot]

anyone who thinks the AOPA is about airlines and magazines just doesn't get it.

They can save the paper my mag is printed on. It's about advocacy for me as a GA pilot, keeping the idiot bureaucrats AND airline interest groups away from me. I've given them donations above the $39/yr too.

Not about safety?! OOOO-K. more instruments and rules doesn't guarantee increased safety.

Yeah, I don't get these people that don't see the need for supporting a very effective GA organization now that they are "in the regionals" or whatever. Wow, great way to forget your roots. Pretty much all of the experienced guys I know that are senior airline capts, high up in the airforce, etc. are very pro-GA and lifelong AOPA members. Amazing some of the arrogance I see here by "pilots" that are just barely breaking in the professional ranks. Glad to see most here understand that GA has its back against the wall and is in need of all of us.

 

[wrxpilot]

I've been a member since I got my CFI in 1992. The AOPA serves the GA community very well. I've called them several times for FAR interpretation stuff (very helpful!) and once for a friend with a possible FAA violation. Even as a big-shot airline pilot (somebody re-hire me, please!) I've never lost touch with GA and I want to stay informed.

BTW I fully support AOPA's efforts for CGX (Meigs). I can't believe I've actually voted for Daley. Quoth the raven, Nevermore!.

Haven't had to use them for legal advice (yet, knock on wood). But I have emailed and called them on various issues. Phil Boyer himself has responded personally and quickly on several of those issues. Out of all the other organizations I am part of (professional and recreational), I have never experienced such great service.

 

[navigator72]

Nope, I used to belong but not anymore and probably won't subscribe again. (I do enjoy the magazine though, I can usually find a copy sitting in an FBO).

 

[gfvalvo]

Yeah, I don't get these people that don't see the need for supporting a very effective GA organization now that they are "in the regionals" or whatever. Wow, great way to forget your roots. Pretty much all of the experienced guys I know that are senior airline capts, high up in the airforce, etc. are very pro-GA and lifelong AOPA members. Amazing some of the arrogance I see here by "pilots" that are just barely breaking in the professional ranks. Glad to see most here understand that GA has its back against the wall and is in need of all of us.

No kidding. Those big iron guys who look down their noses at the piston/GA crowd once they “make it” are just glorified bus (truck) drivers, IMHO.

 

[Wankel7]

I have paid for my membership for...lets see...

I have maxed out my AOPA rebate on my credit card for 3 years. $250X3=$750. That works out to 19 years

Now my friends...the aopa credit card with the 5% rebate IS the best benifit

Wankel

 

[Booker]

Geez, Egg you went deep into the dungens of FI to find this thread huh.

Sorry, that was actually my doing. I was searching to see how many FI members are also AOPA members, found this thread, and voted in the poll to see the results. That bumped the thread.

 

[ePilot22]

Oops

Quote:
Originally Posted by ePilot22
Geez, Egg you went deep into the dungens of FI to find this thread huh.


Sorry, that was actually my doing. I was searching to see how many FI members are also AOPA members, found this thread, and voted in the poll to see the results. That bumped the thread.

Well shame on you then!! How do you do such a thing? Haha

No need to apologize! It looks like a great thread and in would be nice to see it added to.

Good work Booker :beer:

Now my friends...the aopa credit card with the 5% rebate IS the best benifit

Couldn't agree more!! I max my 5% limit out to quickly, 10% would really be much better!


eP.

 

[Swamp Fox]

Member since 1966 (except for a few lean years in college and right after). Don't agree with them on everything, but well worth the money.

They are obviously oriented more toward private aviators than professional ones. They made an effort to increase the interest of professional pilots a few years ago when they added the "Turbine Pilot" section to some copies of the AOPA Pilot. (I haven't noticed that banner on the cover for awhile - does anyone know if they have dropped the feature?)

Their website is useful, though I don't visit it often. They are a good resource for many issues, especially on buying/selling aircraft and on medical and legal issues. I have never used their insurance of credit card programs, but I think it is great that they are available to those who want them.

Again, worth the money for most, IMHO.

 

[CaptainPablo]

hmmm

i just signed up for 29.00....hmmmmmm
could they be discounting membership???

 

[SuperFLUF]

............All that legal stuff they offer is already provided for by my union through the dues I pay every month. Plus their main priority is GA not the airlines. My main argument was that I'm not going to support AOPA if they're willing to blow 40+ million on saving Megis when there are more important things out there that matter to me, like that crappy rule the TSA has that can take away my ticket. I will probably never use Megis so the matter if that field stays or goes isn't on the top of my list of priorities...........

Think again about the legal services. I have spoken with a couple of pilots who have used AOPA legal in addition to ALPA legal for FAA battles and both said the AOPA guys ran circles around the ALPA lawyers.

The Meigs battle won't matter to you until the GA airport that you want to fly out of gets closed down for some BS reason. Besides just being wrong, its a precedent that just makes the snowball bigger. Life is just like driving, you've got to look further down the road to avoid suffering the effects of the idots out there...........

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

AOPA is a political organization. They push the issues of their membership. The front section of every magazine talks about what AOPA is doing on CapHill.

They have an PAC and they ask their members to contribute in addition to thier dues.

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

(I haven't noticed that banner on the cover for awhile - does anyone know if they have dropped the feature?).

Each member can choose want type of section they want.

 

[Huggyu2]

"Kind of lame for professional pilots"
"Don't need it now that I fly for regionals"
Seems like a lot of pilots give up GA, or "fun" flying, once they become "professionals". Sad.
Also, as a 20+ year "professional pilot", I find I can still learn quite a bit from folks that fly J-3 Cubs for a living.
I remember a Captain at UAL saying that he wouldn't fly GA anymore. "Too dangerous, now that I'm making big money as a Captain".

 

[rfresh]

Personally the favorite of the two AOPA rags is their Flight Training Mag.

Now EAA's Sport Aviation is the one that I eagerly wait for every month.

I'm a member of EAA because I love home builts. I saw a couple of issues of AOPA's Flight Training magazine and I really liked it.