Membership FAQ's

Can anyone attend a GOPA event?

ABSOLUTELY!  Although GOPA events are created and hosted for the benefit of GOPA members, anyone is welcome to attend. If you are not a GOPA member, but would like to attend a GOPA event, click on the Event link, if registration is possible for that event click on the REGISTER link. CONTACT the host of the event OR email the GOPA Executive Director (Stew Wilson) OR use the Contact Us page.

How do I pay my membership dues?

There are two ways to pay your membership dues, either by sending a check to the Secretary, or by credit card.

To pay via credit card, while logged in click on your name. This will take you to My Profile. Click on the  RENEW TO DATE box. Follow the instructions.

If electing to pay dues by check, then please send check payments to:

Stew Wilson
Executive Director, GOPA
PO Box 1531
Cameron Park, CA 95682 USA

Where can I find past GOPA newsletters?

In order to access past issues of the GOPA newsletter, you must be a GOPA member and logged into your web site account.  Once you are logged into the web site, an additional menu item will appear titled Member Menu.  Within the Member Menu area is a link titled Newsletters, click on this link and you will find a listing of all past newsletters.

How do I submit a video to GOPA?

Send a link to your video to the webmaster for consideration, video@grummanpilots.org.

Can I recommend a GOPA event on a social network site?

YES, in fact we encourage everyone to recommend our events on social networking sites. This helps us get the word out!

Visit the Upcoming Events page whose link is located under the Information menu item. At the top of each listed event, you will see a button for sharing the event on different social networking sites, such as Twitter and Facebook. Mouse-click the site you wish to share the event on and the event will be posted.

NOTE: Social networking sites usually require you to have an account in order to post recommendations.

Can anyone join the GOPA?

ABSOLUTELY!  GOPA membership is open to anyone who shares an interest in the amazing world of flight. Though the majority of members are owners/pilots of 'Grumman Family' airplanes, we welcome and have members who own/fly other manufacturer aircraft, along with those who do not own and/or pilot any type of aircraft.

To join the GOPA, simply either:

JOIN ONLINE by filling out the application, found by selecting the On-Line Application link found beneath the Join Us menu item...

OR JOIN VIA MAIL by filling out the Printed Application, found by selecting the Printed Application link found beneath the Join Us menu item.

How do I find a Grumman specific flight instructor in my area?

There are two ways to locate a flight instructor with Grumman experience:

Contact the GOPA Pilot Proficiency Program (Click Here). The GOPA PFP specializes in providing type specific training based on the Grumman aircraft.

Visit the Member Directory page whose link is located under the Member Menu item. Change the search filter to CFI and click SUBMIT. The page will display all of the GOPA members who are CFIs, along with their contact information and home field.

NOTE: In order to access the GOPA Member Directory, you must be a GOPA member and logged into your web site.

How do I host a GOPA event?

Check out the details on the "Hosting a Fly-In" member page and contact the webmaster with the details to have the event listed. Events will also appear in The International Grumman Star magazine.

How do I opt out of an GOPA event?

Contact the event host.