Mission and History of AOPAAircraft Owners and Pilots AssociationAOPA_491ca148-6b73-11e4-8498-425c04f0861bWith hundreds of thousands of members, AOPA is the largest, most influential general aviation association in the world. AOPA has achieved its prominent position through effective advocacy, safety education and training, enlightened leadership, technical competence, and hard work. Providing member services that range from representation at the federal, state, and local levels to legal services, advice, and other assistance, AOPA has built a service organization that far exceeds any other in the aviation community.AOPA is the beacon for those who cherish the freedom to fly. It demonstrates what is possible when a determined organization listens to its members, collaborates with its colleagues, finds solutions with its partners in government, and focuses its resources -- all to secure the future of General Aviation. AOPA's success is proof that the public good can be served while individual freedoms are preserved._491ca26a-6b73-11e4-8498-425c04f0861bTo protect your freedom to fly_491ca31e-6b73-11e4-8498-425c04f0861bDiversityAOPA's Values -- As members of a vibrant and diverse community, we at AOPA commit to the following defining values.InitiativeGetting things started and getting things done -- the ability to identify and follow-through on an idea, task, plan, or action.TeamworkWorking together to reach a common goal.ServiceCommitment to using all of our skills, experience and resources for the benefit of our members, the GA community, and the AOPA team.IntegrityCommitment to ethical principles.ExcellenceAn environment that fosters pride and success in what we do for our members and general aviation.AvocacyAdvocate on behalf of our members_491ca3d2-6b73-11e4-8498-425c04f0861b1_491ca508-6b73-11e4-8498-425c04f0861bEducationEducate pilots, nonpilots, and policy makers alike_491ca5a8-6b73-11e4-8498-425c04f0861b2PilotsNonpilotsPolicy Makers_491ca648-6b73-11e4-8498-425c04f0861bGeneral Aviation HealthSupport activities that ensure the long-term health of General Aviation_491ca6de-6b73-11e4-8498-425c04f0861b3_491ca77e-6b73-11e4-8498-425c04f0861bGeneral Aviation AccessibilityKeep General Aviation accessible to all_491ca81e-6b73-11e4-8498-425c04f0861b4_491ca8b4-6b73-11e4-8498-425c04f0861bResourcesSecure sufficient resources to ensure our success._491ca95e-6b73-11e4-8498-425c04f0861b5_491caa12-6b73-11e4-8498-425c04f0861b2014-11-13http://www.aopa.org/About-AOPA/Governance/Mission-and-History-of-AOPAOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net