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<http://www.aopa.org/images/imagemaps/menu_p.gif> <http://www.aopa.org/images/rep/shortdots_p.gif> Members Only Section <http://www.aopa.org/images/specaccesstag.gif> <http://www.aopa.org/images/imagemaps/menu_m_p.gif> asn logo <http://www.aopa.org/images/airport_support/asnlogo-s.gif> What is the AOPA Airport Support Network? Background: Pressures on public and privately owned airports continues to mount. This pressure takes many forms including curfews, noise restrictions, lack of improvements, residential encroachment, and even calls to close the airport. Often, the general aviation community is totally unaware of what's boiling in the pot concerning their airport - until it is too late to turn the tide. Knowing what's happening in the political environment surrounding a local airport is of the utmost importance if we are going to preserve our general aviation infrastructure into the foreseeable future. The more time available in which to counter negatives about a local airport, the higher the possibility for preserving the airport or avoiding restrictions. The AOPA Airport Support Network (ASN) provides the vehicle for AOPA members to work in concert with AOPA to establish that early warning system. Goal: Every public use airport in the United States will have an AOPA Airport Support Network volunteer working with the Association. AOPA will appoint one member who will act as a volunteer and be our "eyes and ears" at every public use airport across the United States. The AOPA Airport Support Network volunteer: Becoming appointed by AOPA as the volunteer at a specific airport is not automatic based on ones' interest. Appointments to the AOPA Airport Support Network are for a term of one year and are renewable by the Association. How we communicate: Rapid communication, in an efficient and timely manner is critical. We need to be able to re-distribute relevant information quickly within both the Association and the network. Therefore, electronic mail, through Internet access, will be THE communication method. Appointment criteria: * Must have Internet and electronic mail access * Nomination via the electronic nomination form on this site * Letters of Reference (at least 2) * Must be current AOPA member * Conditions of Appointment (written agreement) AOPA Provides the Airport Support Network volunteer: * Certificate of Appointment - suitable for framing/display * Special logo hat, Polo Shirt w/logo and pin * Private area WEB site access for messaging/collaboration with other ASN volunteers * Listing on AOPA Web public area * E-mail alerts on important issues * Airport Support Network products (printed and video) Airport Support Network Volunteer Responsibilities * Liaison to local pilots and/or local pilot groups * Monitor and report to AOPA on city, county (sponsor) meetings & notify AOPA of pending problems which may arise * Notify AOPA of any operational restrictions (curfews, noise abatement procedures) * Deliver "official" AOPA correspondence from FDK as may be needed * Assist in collection of AOPA AVUSA data * Report (weekly) local airport fuel prices for AOPA database * Promote Pilot Town Meetings & ASF seminars * Input via internet access telephone, fax, addresses, e-mail addresses, etc. of airport management, commission members, mayor, etc. * Establish communication channel for AOPA with airport management, advisory committees/commissions, and FBOs on the field * Assist in direct/indirect promotion of local airport activity to enhance favorable image of airport * Provide ASN packages to local officials to better educate them to the value of their airport * Provide local newspaper "clips" to AOPA Communications Dept. on GA issues * Be MODEL AVIATION CITIZENS in their contacts and flying! _____ Public section: Home <http://www.aopa.org/> | Table <http://www.aopa.org/sitemap.shtml> of contents | About <http://www.aopa.org/info/> AOPA | Join <http://www.aopa.org/join/> or renew | What's <http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/> new | Advocacy <http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/> | <http://www.aopa.org/pilot/> AOPA Pilot magazine | Certified <http://www.aopa.org/info/certified/> products | Air <http://www.aopa.org/asf/> Safety Foundation | President's <http://www.aopa.org/prez/> page | Learn <http://www.aopa.org/learntofly/> to fly | Classified <http://www.aopa.org/classifieds/> ads | Search <http://www.aopa.org/search.shtml> Members section: Register <http://www.aopa.org/authentication/register.cfm> for access | Members <http://www.aopa.org/members/> home | Weather <http://www.aopa.org/members/wx/> | Flight <http://www.aopa.org/members/plan.html> planning | Airport <http://www.aopa.org/members/airports/> directory | Aircraft <http://www.aopa.org/members/vref/> valuation service | Medical <http://www.aopa.org/members/resources/medical.html> | Information <http://www.aopa.org/members/files/> resources | Messaging/chat <http://www.aopa.org/members/messages/> | Travel <http://www.aopa.org/members/travel/> service | Web <http://www.aopa.org/members/hotlist/> links | AOPA.net <http://www.aopa.org/members/email/> e-mail | Member <http://www.aopa.org/members/authentication/profile.html> profile Special access: Airport <http://www.aopa.org/asn/> Support Network | Press <http://www.aopa.org/special/newsroom/> Center _____ ©1995-2001 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Our privacy policy <http://www.aopa.org/privacy_policy.html> | Contact AOPA <http://www.aopa.org/inforequest.html> | Terms of <http://www.aopa.org/terms.html> use ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiLm.aVzvvT <http://topica.com/u/?aVxiLm.${encoded_sub_id}> Or send an email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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