Start a New Affiliate.
Thank you for your interest in forming an AOPA in your country and becoming affiliated with the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations (IAOPA).
The process of establishing and applying for membership in IAOPA is simple, but requires that the national organization applying must submit a copy of its Constitution and Bylaws, as well as a list of its officers, to ensure that it is an independent organization free of any conflict of interest that would damage its credibility or capacity to freely represent general aviation pilots.
A national AOPA will be granted provisional membership in IAOPA after review of its Constitution and Bylaws. During the brief period of provisional membership, the national AOPA has the right to fully participate in all IAOPA matters. Once the Board of IAOPA has voted to accept your membership, you will be notified of formal acceptance and full membership.
Below you'll find a copy of the IAOPA Constitution and Bylaws, and a sample constitution and bylaws that can be used as a guideline for forming a national AOPA — along with the affiliate directory and IAOPA officer contact information. If you have further questions, please contact IAOPA HQ; we look forward to welcoming your organization to the international family of national aviation associations dedicated to improving all aspects of general aviation.
Attracting & Retaining Members
Ideas and concepts from across the federation on growing a national affiliate's membership — drawn from what has worked for AOPAs of every size.
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