News

We have uploaded the new Baraboo GOPA 2026 Convention Power Point to the website. You can access the Power Point here or the PDF version here. Phone or tablet viewing here.

GOPA recently received its much anticipated IRS classification of non-profit, 501(c)(3). An upcoming article will explain what this means for GOPA and its members.

There is a new ASB regarding certain impulse coupling cam assemblies with undesirable machining features in some newer Harzell implse couplers. The ASB is Alert Service Bulletin No. 225.

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the public-private Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative are calling on pilots, aircraft owners, mechanics, and fixed-base operators (FBOs) to help shape the future of general aviation by documenting and reporting their experiences with the use of a new, high-octane unleaded aviation fuel available at various airports across our Nation.

Complete news release here. The SAIB is here.

GOPA Dues Increase For 2025-26

After much discussion and consideration, the GOPA Board recently voted to increase our annual dues to $75. The increase will become effective July 1, 2025. The Board studied a 5-year projection of revenue and expenses and concluded that an increase in dues will allow us to continue to provide you with the best possible return for your membership dollar.

We are all aware that the cost of almost everything has increased significantly in the past few years. Your Association is not immune to those increases.

We have not had a dues increase since 2016. An adjustment was needed in 2021 but because of the effect COVID was having in the country, it was postponed. Prior to 2016, the previous increase was in 2008. There was no dues increase from 1994 to 2004, a period of 10 years

Although a relatively small amount in the scheme of aviation dollars, the Board is sensitive to increases which is why they do not often occur in your Association.

We thank all our members for your continued support of the Grumman Owners and Pilots Association.

The GOPA Maintenance Scholarship went live today. This scholarship initiative will raise funds to support people in an aviation maintenance program. You can find details here. The initial fundraising effort is here.

The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Concern Sheet on some of our primers. The ACS is here.

The following was sent to our Executive Director, I have no further information at this time.

Unleaded aviation fuel is being tested in several locations throughout the United States. One of those locations is Watsonville, CA. Member Sam Kennedy who is based at WVI reported that local mechanics have observed damage to sealants, gaskets, O-rings and hoses to aircraft using this fuel.(See photo)

We recommend using caution before putting this fuel in your aircraft until more data are available. Several other organizations, including EAA and the Cirrus owners group have_ issued similar warnings.

More information here, and here.

Details have been finalized see here for general info and here for the registration form.

The PowerPoint presentation for the upcoming GOPA Convention in Groton/Mystic CT, is now available here. The links for hotel reservations are included as well as a proposed schedule of events and lots of nearby tourist information.