As of July 1, 2024, the Bahamas Customs & Excise Department has imposed substantial and egregious fees on pilots flying General Aviation aircraft on recreational flights. Pilots should be mindful of these new and additional fees before considering flying to the Bahamas. Read More
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Executive Committee

Members of the Executive Committee:

  • William C. Trimble, III, Chair
  •  Matthew J. Desch
  • Amanda C. Farnsworth
  • James N. Hauslein
  • Luke R. Wippler
  • Justine Harrison, Secretary

PURPOSE

The primary purpose of the AOPA Executive Committee is to serve as the strategic leadership group and act on behalf of the full Board of Trustees to conduct Board business at times the full Board is not in session and to lead the detailed ad hoc activities associated with the nominating, governance, and strategic leadership functions of the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities and ensuring the long-term economic health of AOPA.