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MEMBER GUIDE ww.cirruspilots.org
CIRRUS OWNERS & PILOTS ASSOCIATION
2830 North Rancho Drive, Suite B Las Vegas, NV 89130 (702) 920-2108
“Volatus et Salus” – Flight and Safety
We are the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association (COPA®) – a not-for-profit membership organization established to educate, promote the safety of and support the owners and pilots of certified aircraft manufactured by Cirrus Aircraft Company. We encourage ownership of these aircraft and provide online interaction, training programs and social activities for our members. Additionally, COPA® will promote goodwill towards the general aviation community.
Founded in 2001, with over 5,800 members worldwide, COPA® is a volunteer-run organization completely independent of Cirrus Aircraft Company.
MEMBERSHIP: Open to all interested individuals. Dues are $75 per year, which includes a subscription to COPA® Pilot magazine, access to the COPA® members website and forums, and eligibility to attend other COPA® events and activities (additional fees apply to some activities). Join now by registering at membership@cirruspilots.org.
MEMBER-ONLY BENEFITS & SERVICES
COPA® ONLINE FORUMS: One of the most active online forums in general aviation, the COPA® forums have hundreds of messages posted each day. It is the ideal place to absorb information or get any question answered.
COPApedia: This online encyclopedia of all things related to owning or operating a Cirrus aircraft is written and edited freely by COPA® members. It has hundreds of useful articles to help members avoid re-inventing the wheel or learning about their aircraft the hard way.
MAGAZINE ARCHIVES: Past issues of COPA’s exclusive magazine can be downloaded from our website – a treasure- trove of information.
TECHNICAL LIAISON ACTIVITIES: COPA’s Technical Liaisons regularly forward member issues to vendors and provide members with feedback on critical issues affecting Cirrus aircraft.
MEMBER ADVANTAGE PROGRAM: Provides benefits for COPA® Members through special access and relationships with companies that provide parts and services for Cirrus aircraft. Many providing special pricing and packages.
REGIONAL FLY-INS: Volunteer regional coordinators regularly announce one-day and weekend events where COPA® members will gather to socialize and meet face-to-face. Often held at attractive locations with special talks, tours, and activities.
ANNUAL MIGRATIONS: Each year in the U.S., hundreds of Cirrus aircraft gather to celebrate their heritage during a long weekend of excellent seminars, vendor trade show and socializing. A European Migration is also held annually and attracts members from many countries. Attendees visit local landmarks at each specially chosen destination and attend a half-day educational seminar.
COPA® PILOT PROFICIENCY PROGRAM (CPPP): The most in-depth, two-day weekend training program available for Cirrus pilots. Scheduled throughout the year in both the United States, Europe and Australia. CPPP offers both ground- only or ground and flight sessions with seasoned certified Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilots. Many members attend annually as part of their recurrent training.
CRITICAL DECISION MAKING (CDM) SEMINARS: Free half- day seminars that explore real-world situations and help pilots develop effective techniques to become safer decision makers.
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UPCOMING SAFETY EVENTS
COPA Pilot Proficiency Programs (CPPP):
May 3-5, 2019 ......................................Knoxville, TN (KTYS) June 7-9, 2019 .................................Williamsport, PA (KIPT) June 28-30, 2019 ................................... Chicago, IL (KDPA) June 28-30, 2019 .................................. Oxford, UK (EGTK) August 2-4, 2019.................... Lanseria, South Africa (FALA) August 23-25, 2019.............................. Nashua, NH (KASH) September 6-8, 2019 .......................... Spokane, WA (KSFF) September 13-15, 2019 ......Baden-Baden, Germany (EDSB) November 1-3, 2019........................ Ft. Worth, TX (tentative)
MiniCPPPs:
May 4, 2019...........................Le Touquet, France (in French) September 28, 2019........................................ Palo Alto, CA October 26, 2019 ............................................. Caldwell, NJ November 2, 2019................................................Austin, TX November 2, 2019.............................................Phoenix, AZ
UPCOMING EVENTS
Discover Quebec – Quebec City, Canada May 16-19, 2019
European Migration 17 – Maribor, Slovenia May 29-June 2, 2019
BeNeLux Region Fly-out – Amsterdam June 15-16, 2019
Heaven's Landing Fly-in – Clayton, Georgia June 22-23, 2019
Iowa's Biggest, Little Fly-in – Marion, Iowa June 23, 2019
Mackinac Island Fly-in July 19-21, 2019
AirVenture COPA Dinner – Oshkosh, Wisconsin July 22, 2019
Upper Mississippi River Cruise August 11-19, 2019
Churchill 2019
August 25-31, 2019
Migration 17 – New Orleans, Louisiana October 17-19, 2019
Please check the COPA® website for more up-to-date and detailed information.
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