Why Join POPA

Who belongs?

The typical member controls the operation and management of at least one Pilatus aircraft. They tend to be owner-pilots and corporate executives. Many of them are the active single pilot operator. A significant number of members are multi-aircraft owners, either through business ownership or operation of more than one Pilatus aircraft. POPA is also comprised of a growing community of Pilatus Pro Pilots. Associate memberships include Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd., Pratt & Whitney, Canada, Honeywell, SIMCOM, and Pilatus-Authorized Sales and Service Centers, as well as appropriate vendors.

 

What does POPA do?

POPA spends effort and resources in pursuit of programs that continuously support the safe, economical, and enjoyable operation of Pilatus aircraft by the membership. These programs touch on training, safety, economical operating practices, insurance, and recreational travel. Our focus is on Safety, Education, Communication and Owner/Operator Satisfaction in owning and operating your Pilatus aircraft. Most important, POPA is open to suggestion of any area of focus that can benefit members.

Why should I belong?

First, there are the many ways to stay connected with the Pilatus community: a quarterly magazine full of interesting and informative articles, a monthly email newsletter packed with valuable resources, and the vibrant member discussion forums online. Second are the member-exclusive savings, including our popular FlightSafety training discounts, our unique SimCom in-airplane training program, and the POPA UVAir fuel card. The Pilatus Pilot Proficiency Program helps you to be a better pilot and can save you on your insurance premium. Of course being a member allows you to attend the annual convention, which is a source for incredible amounts of information beneficial to efficient operations. Attending the convention and being part of the POPA community is also a fantastic way to socialize and network with other members of the Pilatus community.

 

 

 

POPA Member Benefits



Results may vary. Amounts shown are an average of amounts reported by POPA members. The Transition Pilot Proficiency Program is only available one time to members with less than 150 hours in the PC-12.

 

Join the POPA community today! BECOME A MEMBER
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Save on jet fuel with the UVair card
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Communicate with the Forum for Pilatus Owners
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Explore resources with Pilatus Knowledgebase
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Improve your flying skills with SIMCOM Aviation Training Partnership
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Save on recurrent flight training at FlightSafety
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Network with POPA members at the Annual Convention

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where does POPA get its support?

    POPA gets it support from its membership in the form of dues, and from its supporting industrial sponsors including Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd., Pratt & Whitney, Canada, Honeywell, SimCom, Western Aircraft, Epps Aviation, Kansas City Aviation Center, Levaero Aviation, SkyTech, Inc., Pro Star Pilatus Center and Cutter Aviation.

  • Isn’t POPA just an extension of Pilatus/Sponsors?

    Not at all. We are committed to serve our voting membership, of which the sponsors are not a part. The sponsors certainly enable the organization to exist through their financial support, but they also encourage us to remain independent. We also perform as a neutral communications channel enabling discussion of and solutions to major issues.

POPA's Annual Convention

June 5th - 7th, 2024!
The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO. And...thank you to everyone who attended the 2023 POPA Annual Convention!