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Free resources for students, new pilots

Take advantage of the great member benefits and services included in your six-month AOPA student trial membership, including:

Member BenefitsAdvice and support. AOPA’s Student Pilot Helpline puts advice, guidance, support, and inspiration as close as your phone. You can depend on our experienced team of pilots and CFIs for knowledgeable and fast answers to your flight training questions. Call toll-free 888-232-7456, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern or email.

Become a better, safer pilot. AOPA’s Air Safety Institute website is full of must-know information to help you become a better, safer, more informed pilot. You’ll find safety quizzes, interactive courses, “Real Pilot Stories,” and a wealth of publications filled with practical advice and tips.

Refer a friend. Do you know a student pilot who would benefit from a free six-month introductory AOPA membership with access to a wealth of training tools and resources? Send them to ft.aopa.org/refer for instant access.

Special student pilot membership rate. If your free trial membership is coming to an end, you qualify for a reduced, one-time AOPA membership rate of $35.

A complete list of member benefits is online

Advocacy. Taking on regulatory and legislative threats to GA at national, state, and local levels has remained the association’s primary focus for more than 70 years.

Magazines. As a student member you’ll continue to receive Flight Training magazine (print or digital). When you renew your membership, you’ll have the option of selecting AOPA Pilot magazine to keep you in touch with the ever-changing world of general aviation.

Newsletters. Customizable weekly email newsletters offer aviation industry news, information, and tips. Go to aopa.org and under the Member tab, select Manage My Membership.

AOPA Live. Weekly webcast show recaps the week’s news and showcases aviation feature stories.

Car rental discounts. AOPA members save on car rentals with our strategic partners: Enterprise, National, and Alamo.

AOPA Lifestyles Collection. Save money with exclusive members-only discounts and special offers from top aviation and nonaviation companies.

Renter’s insurance. When you rent or borrow an aircraft you could be personally liable for repair costs and legal defense fees should damage occur. A renter’s policy with AOPA Insurance Services provides comprehensive coverage.

CFI insurance. Whether you’re an instructor/owner, borrowing or renting aircraft, full-time or part-time, we can provide comprehensive coverage for both professional and personal use.

Life insurance. We also protect you and your loved ones in the air and on the ground with term life insurance, emergency assistance, and AD&D insurance.

AOPA Air Safety Institute. A wide array of interactive online courses, safety quizzes, webinars, and seminars to help you increase your knowledge and become a safer pilot.

Pilot Information Center. Experienced pilots and CFIs are available on our toll-free helpline (800-872-2672). You can also go online for access to information most often requested by our members.

Flight planning. Robust flight planning capability, airport directory information, and aviation weather for your smartphone, iPad, or computer.

Weather. Online graphical real-time aviation weather information.

Airport information. Online directory with vital preflight information, updated daily.

Legal and medical help. AOPA Legal Services Plan/Pilot Protection Service safeguards pilot and medical certificates from FAA action.

AOPA Foundation. Your tax-deductible donation provides funding for important work that membership dues alone cannot support: safety, education, growing the pilot population, preserving airports, and providing support for good work being done in general aviation.

AOPA aviation finance company. We know what it's like to own an airplane. Whether you're purchasing one for your business or for personal travel, we are able to help you find the right financing for new and used general aviation aircraft.

AOPA Flight Training staff
AOPA Flight Training Staff editors are experienced pilots and flight instructors dedicated to supporting student pilots, pilots, and flight instructors in lifelong learning.

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