OBJECTIVES
1. Encourage Safety in General Aviation Flying.
- Sponsor aviation safety meetings and clinics.
- Support pilot safety programs initiated by the FAA, CAP, and other pilots’ associations and organizations.
- Contribute to an awareness of aviation safety through the use of the KPA website and local chapter Newsletters to publicize safety information.
- Assist federal, state or local organizations with aviation related safety programs.
2. Promote the Growth of General Aviation in Kansas.
- Support aviation education programs as a means of providing understanding, support, and advancement of aviation interests.
- Support AOPA, EAA, and other aviation groups and organizations in programs to foster growth of aviation.
- Provide leadership and support efforts of others in removing barriers to effective growth and economic health of aviation.
- Give recognition to significant activities and accomplishments in aviation through actions such as testimonials, awards, and letters of recognition or appreciation.
- Support state aviation historical organizations in preserving the record of aviation in Kansas.
- Support legislation favorable to the growth of general aviation at the federal, state and local level.
- Encourage the construction and improvement of aviation facilities in the state.
- Support policies, practices and technological changes in aviation which have the effect of minimizing or reducing costs of general aviation flying.
- Sponsor, encourage and support fly-ins to promote increased use of aircraft and increased esprit de corps between pilots and the aviation community.
3. Assist Federal, State and Local Governments on General Aviation Matters.
- Provide advice to federal, state and local governments on programs and plans which affect the aviation community.
- Participate in advisory committees and panels to provide information on and further the interests of general aviation.
4. Guard and Protect the Rights of Pilots.
- Oppose actions which unreasonably limits general aviation access to airports.
- Seek removal of burdensome regulations and support programs and policies which would have the effect of improving rights of pilots.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Monthly newsletters
- National, state, and local Aviation Events Calendar
- Fly-ins and social events
- Airmanship and safety programs
- Representation at local, state and national levels on aviation issues
- Liaison with other state and national aviation organizations
- Eligibility to serve as an officer, committee chairman, or committee member and participate in a number of challenging and rewarding aviation-related activities