Your
EAA Membership Benefits
What They Are and How They’ve Changed
We’re often asked “what are the
benefits of belonging to EAA?” The
answer can be a long one depending on what that individual’s interests are as
EAA has a vast offering of benefits and services.
And they are evolving and improving all the time.
But let’s just start with the basics and explore what’s new in a $40
EAA membership.
Every member receives his/her choice of
a monthly magazine. EAA SPORT
AVIATION is the flagship monthly publication for members interested in the broad
scope of recreational aviation with editorial geared to the flying, buying,
building, restoring and maintaining of all types of aircraft. We are currently in the process of expanding our coverage of
production aircraft news and hands-on topics. EAA SPORT PILOT & LIGHT SPORT
AIRCRAFT magazine is new just this year and its editorial is aimed at those
who’ll fly the newest special light-sport aircraft, including fixed wings,
trikes, powered parachutes, gyrocopters, gliders, and Part 103 ultralights.
Your membership includes a choice of either membership or you can add on
the additional magazine.
EAA member benefits at EAA AirVenture
Oshkosh each year have also increased. Now
members not only have greatly reduced admission fees, but you’ll receive
discounts on specially priced meals from several food vendors, have access to
the members-only internet café, and enjoy member events in the new EAA Member
Village near AeroShell Square. And
the list will be sure to evolve over the next few months as we set plans for the
2005 event happening July 25-31. Watch this space for more details on “The
World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.”
EAA’s Insurance Program has expanded
with the addition of insurance for students and renters.
This non-owner insurance plan is Sport Pilot-ready.
In addition EAA, and Falcon Insurance have developed an outstanding
insurance plan for all types of aircraft including expanded coverage, service
and great pricing for members. Call today for a free quote at 866-647-4322 or visit www.eaa.org.
EAA membership also includes preferred rates on other lines of personal
insurance.
With the new Sport Pilot movement, EAA’s technical team is the leader in helping all aviators understand what the new ruling means and how it helps reduce the traditional time and cost barriers associated with training and aircraft ownership. We have a special brochure series that answers many of the questions members have on this topic. If you’d like to receive this information or have a question on Sport Pilot, please don’t hesitate to give us a call or visit the website at www.sportpilot.org.
Another new benefit of EAA membership
this year is unlimited admission to the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh. That’s right all members can visit the museum as often as
they like-- at no additional charge.
The EAA membership umbrella includes the
wonderful ability to join a local chapter and participate in all of its
activities. Plus, EAA members also
have the opportunity to join one or all of EAA’s affiliate organizations: EAA
Warbirds of America, EAA’s Vintage Aircraft Association, and the International
Aerobatic Club division of EAA. Plus, an affiliate of EAA is the National
Association of Flight Instructors. The EAA Homebuilt Aircraft Council reaffirms
EAA’s commitment to its homebuilding roots. There’s something for everyone!
With the EAA Flight Planner, EAA members
can easily plan a VFR flight, view a route on current maps (including Sectional,
WACs and other) check NOTAMs and weather, file with DUATs and many other
functions. This $50 value is free
for EAA members, just check out the website at www.eaa.org
for more information.
For individual services, EAA provides a
wealth of educational and technical benefits.
Access to pilot programs such as EAA Technical Counselors, Flight
Advisors, Aeromedical Advisors, and Aviation Information Services
representatives are ready to answer your aviation questions at 888/322-4636.
EAA’s education opportunities include SportAir workshops held around
the country – the perfect place to learn about aircraft building and
restoration. Call 800/967-5746 for
all the details.
Working with kids via the EAA Young
Eagles program gives the next generation of aviation enthusiasts the chance to
take to the sky. EAA members
provide an introductory flight experience for kids aged 8-17 – members have
flown more than 1,100,000 Young Eagles since the program’s inception.
Call 877/806-8902 for more information.
EAA’s Air Academy aviation camps provide a resident camp at Oshkosh
headquarters for youth who are aged 12-18 interested in aviation.
Reach the Air Academy at 888/322-3229.
Finally, the discounts!
Great deals and discounts for EAA members abound:
you can save on everything from member discounts on Ford vehicles, John
Deere equipment, Hertz car rentals, travel services, and even a preferred rate
on the EAA VISA® credit card.
For more information on any of your EAA membership benefits we’re at your assistance on-line at www.eaa.org or in person at 800/JOIN EAA (800/564-6322.)