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Dr. Koos Marais
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kosie@iburst.co.za

Suite 20 Private Bag X30
Lynnwood Ridge 0040
Pretoria South Africa


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You can register now for AOPA's Flight Training Conference scheduled for Friday 12 March 2010 at Wonderboom airport featuring our international speaker dr Jerry Cockrell from the United States. To register click here.

What is A.O.P.A. - S.A. ?

AOPA is the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of South Africa. It is a member of US based AOPA International, the largest aviation organisation in the world with 450 000 members. Its vision is the promotion and protection of general aviation. Its functions include governmental advocacy and negotiation, public awareness campaigns, education, collective bargaining and safety awareness.

What do you get for your money?

As a member you will receive representation and participation in the effort to render general aviation economical and safe in South Africa. You will receive a year's subscription to World Airnews Magazine, the official mouthpiece of AOPA. Donor Members will also receive a year's subscription to AOPA Pilot magazine. All members receive a personalised Crew Card identifying the bearer . Other benefits include access to special portals on the forum where AOPA related discussions take place and will allow you to electronically have your say inAbout Us Photo 2 - large this great hobby/career that is flying. You will also have access to legal opinions from management members with legal background. Future initiatives include lodge & restaurant rebates.

How much does it cost?

You may choose from 4 types of membership:

Student: R100 per annum (restricted to student pilots)
Full member: R350-00 per annum.
Donor member: R1000 per annum. Includes IAOPA membership and subscription to AOPA Pilot magazine.
Platinum: R2000 or more voluntary sponsorship.

As a registered and paid member, you will automatically gain access to the forum, where you can make yourself heard and do your bit to make flying in SA better, safer and more enjoyable.

How do I apply?

Select your category of membership (see above) and deposit the fee into the account: AOPA,  ABSA Brooklyn, 20163909 using your name as reference. Then fax the proof to 0866340322 or e-mail to kosie@iburst.co.za

Click here and follow the instructions. 

 

You can now order this flight bag, (picture right) specially designed for AOPA members. The example shown is for a 210 and it fits exactly in between the two front seats. The bag consists of several sections, some of which containing for example first aid kits and strips or oxygen bottles, remain in the aircraft.

 

 

Click here to take AOPA's safety courses. It is for free and will make you a better pilot.

Announcement
Flight training conference
AOPA will host an international flight training conference on 12 March 2010.  
Our keynote speaker is dr Jerry Cockrell of the USA. 
 
Dr. Jerry Cockrell is a psychologist, a 20,000-hour airline pilot, an authority on safety, and one of the funniest speakers in the US. His qualifications include B-737 Captain, international B-747-400 pilot, CRM & Check Airman Instructor, B-737 Simulator Instructor, CFI and Advanced Ground Instructor ratings.
 Dr. Cockrell’s Ph.D. is in psychology and education. Jerry uses funny and amazing true stories to teach safety, human factors and awareness. Folks laugh and enjoy themselves, then later realize they have learned a great deal and they remember the lessons. As one of the earliest developers of CRM and one of the foremost educators on the subject, Jerry serves as expert witness in the area of human factors in numerous aviation accident areas. 
Dr. Cockrell has traveled to all 50 states and internationally to England, Germany, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe, Mexico, Canada and Australia delivering over 3,000 safety and humorous presentations. He toured for the Air Safety Foundation (a division of AOPA) for many years teaching various pilot programs and flight instructor revalidation clinics. He is a National Accident Prevention Counselor appointed by the FAA in Washington D. C.



 




       
   
       

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