Pilatus Owners and Pilots Association
The Pilatus Owners & Pilots Association (POPA, pronounced PO'PA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the interests of owners and pilots worldwide who fly Pilatus Aircraft. POPA was founded by a group of original owners in 1996, the first year following initial commercial delivery of the Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.
The typical member controls the operation and management of at least one Pilatus aircraft. They tend to be owner-pilots and corporate executives. Many are active single pilots. 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 Pro Pilots. Supporting partners include Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd., Pratt & Whitney, FlightSafety, Honeywell, SIMCOM, a CAE Company and Pilatus-Authorized Sales and Service Centers.
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, and insurance. Our focus is on Safety, Education, Communication and Owner/Operator Satisfaction in owning and operating your Pilatus aircraft. Most importantly, POPA is open to suggestions of any area of focus that can benefit members.
We have many ways to stay connected with the POPA/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. We have member-exclusive savings, including our popular FlightSafety and SIMCOM training discounts. 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.
For more information, please contact Executive Director Laura Mason at Laura@PilatusOwners.org.