The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission’s mission is to promote aviation, which includes ensuring that the needs of commerce and communities across Oklahoma are met by the state’s 110 public airports that comprise the state’s air transportation system, and ensuring the growth and vitality of the state’s aerospace industry.
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission
The University of Oklahoma Aviation Program prides itself on being one of the best schools for students looking for quality aviation instruction and a bachelor’s degree from a nationally known institution. As part of the university’s College of Continuing Education, the Aviation Department has provided quality aviation education since 1947.
The Okie Derby Proficiency Air Rally, sponsored by The Oklahoma Chapter Ninety-Nines, is the world’s largest proficiency air rally. Check our website for the date of the next Air Rally.
AOPA exists to protect and to grow the incredible privilege that we call general aviation. Whether it is through educating the public about the fun and the utility that aircraft can provide, preparing resources and training material to enhance the skills of pilots everywhere, or advocating for aviation within government agencies—it is our job to maintain the strength and vitality of the flying community.
Our mission is to ensure that the sky remains within reach of everyone who dreams of becoming a pilot.
International Organization of Women Pilots
OUR MISSION–The Ninety-Nines is the international organization of women pilots that promotes advancement of aviation through education, scholarships, and mutual support while honoring our unique history and sharing our passion for flight.
Established in 1929 by 99 women pilots, the members of The Ninety-Nines, Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots, are represented in all areas of aviation today. And, to quote Amelia, fly “for the fun of it!”.
EAA is the only association that offers the fun and camaraderie of sharing your passion for participating in the flying, building, and restoring of recreational aircraft with the most passionate community of aviation enthusiasts.
In the late 1930s, more than 150,000 volunteers with a love for aviation argued for an organization to put their planes and flying skills to use in defense of their country. As a result, the Civil Air Patrol was born one week prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Thousands of volunteer members answered America’s call to national service and sacrifice by accepting and performing critical wartime missions. Assigned to the War Department under the jurisdiction of the Army Air Corps, the contributions of Civil Air Patrol, including logging more than 500,000 flying hours, sinking two enemy submarines, and saving hundreds of crash victims during World War II, are well documented.
After the war, a thankful nation understood that Civil Air Patrol could continue providing valuable services to both local and national agencies. On July 1, 1946, President Harry Truman signed Public Law 476 incorporating Civil Air Patrol as a benevolent, nonprofit organization. On May 26, 1948, Congress passed Public Law 557 permanently establishing Civil Air Patrol as the auxiliary of the new U.S. Air Force. Three primary mission areas were set forth at that time: aerospace education, cadet programs, and emergency services.
http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/
Vic Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund
OPA, through its charitable non-profit corporation, accepts money or property donated to the Vic Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund which is awarded annually to a college student with career aspirations in the field of aviation. Your contributions of money or property are tax deductible.
ADS-B SCHOOL
The following links will give you a good grounding in ADS-B:
Cincinnati Avionics ADS-B 101: what you need to know
Cincinnati Avionics: Understanding ADS-B traffic
THE TOP 10 AVIATION COLLEGES
https://www.thebestcolleges.org/rankings/the-top-10-colleges-for-aviation-degrees/
