With a current membership base of more than 415,000, or two thirds of all pilots in the United States, AOPA is the largest, most influential aviation association in the world. AOPA has achieved its prominent position through effective advocacy, 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.

   For over 50 years, EAA and its members have embraced their role in the stewardship of the American aviation legacy by supporting a variety of programs and services designed to protect it and pass it on to future generations.

   EAA provides aviation enthusiasts the right resources and community to help them pursue their aviation dreams. EAA offers information, guidance, and instruction to recreational aviation’s hands-on participants who build and/or fly aircraft for fun. These programs, along with EAA’s vast chapter network and AirVenture, a “family reunion” of aviation enthusiasts, also foster a community of support and encouragement.

   The IAC is also a division of the National Aeronautic Association and is responsible for the administration, management, and promotion of the sport of aerobatics in the United States under the applicable regulations of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale; Lusanne, Switzerland. FAI is the world governing body for all sport aviation competitions and record attempts. IAC represents the United States at meetings of the FAI's CIVA committee which establishes rules worldwide for aerobatic competitions.

   The organization came into being November 2, 1929, at Curtiss Field, Valley Stream, Long Island, New York. All 117 American female pilots had been invited to assemble for mutual support and the advancement of aviation. Louise Thaden was elected secretary and worked tirelessly to keep the group together as we struggled to organize and grow until 1931, when Amelia Earhart was elected as first president and the group was named for the 99 charter members.

   Today Ninety-Nines are professional pilots for airlines, industry and government; we are pilots who teach and pilots who fly for pleasure; we are pilots who are technicians and mechanics. But first and foremost, we are women who love to fly!

   The United States Ultralight Association and the United States Powered Paragliding Association have much in common. They both have (as their respective mission statements reflect) the task of supporting powered ultralight aviation through promotion and representation. And, both organizations have been at the forefront of powered ultralight training and safety issues. In the light of these mutual commitments, USUA and USPPA have entered into an agreement that will allow both organizations to achieve their individual objectives, and provide additional benefits to members of each organization. Since there is a growing need for enhanced representation of ALL ultralight aviation interests (especially in the light of recent developments), this alignment and cooperative effort will provide the PPG pilot the advantage of the resources of the oldest powered ultralight organization in the US, and provide the USUA member the opportunity to participate in a truly unique and exciting form of ultralighting.