Connecting students, educators, and pilots with the tools, resources, and opportunities to explore, pursue, and stay engaged in aviation. From introducing high school students to career pathways to supporting flight training, flying clubs, and returning pilots, these initiatives work together to build a stronger aviation community. These programs include: Rusty Pilots, Flying Clubs, Flight Training, High Schools, and Volunteers.
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It’s no coincidence that the same year the AOPA Air Safety Institute began creating safety programs for the pilot community, the general aviation accident rate decreased. Great programs including online courses, safety quizzes and videos, webinars, in-person seminars, and pilot safety announcements, are possible with your support.
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The AOPA Flight Training Scholarship program encourages students to achieve their aviation goals. AOPA partners with the student, celebrating success and providing support throughout their training. All scholarships are made possible by generous gifts to the AOPA Foundation.
Remember what sparked your interest in aviation? Now you can be that moment for someone else. Through the AOPA Foundation Volunteer Program, you’ll connect with students using our aviation STEM curriculum and share what aviation really looks like beyond the textbook. Your story can help a student see new possibilities, ask new questions, and imagine a future they hadn’t considered.