Making AOPA Work for YOU! Current Trends for Business Aviation and General Aviation in California Making AOPA Work for YOU! And What we do for our Member Presented by Mark Baker Melissa McCaffrey Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Western Pacific Regional Manager

Third Class Medical Reform California Aviation Caucus National Updates Introduction Third Class Medical Reform California Aviation Caucus State Aviation Days Airport Support Network Volunteer Program

Third Class Medical Reform Under the third class medical reforms, pilots who have held a valid medical certificate any time in the decade prior to July 15, 2016, may not need to take another FAA medical exam. The 10-year lookback period applies to both regular and special issuance medicals. Pilots whose most recent medical certificate was revoked, suspended, withdrawn, or denied will need to obtain a new medical certificate before they can operate under the reforms. Pilots who have never held an FAA medical certificate, including student pilots, will need to go through the process one time only. AOPAs Frequently Asked Questions Link: https://www.aopa.org/advocacy/pilots/medical/third-class-airman-medical-reform

At a Glance: Medical Reform Highlights Aircraft specifications: Up to six seats, up to 6,000 pounds (no limitations on horsepower, number of engines, or gear type) Flight rules: Day and night VFR and IFR Passengers: Up to five passengers Aeromedical training: Pilots must take a free online course every two years Altitude restrictions: Up to 18,000 feet msl Airspeed limitations: 250 knots indicated airspeed Pilot limitations: Cannot operate for compensation or hire

Medical Reform: What Happens Next? Although the reform legislation included considerable detail about what the new rules should look like, it did not actually create new rules for pilots to follow. That task falls to the FAA, which has up to one year to develop and enact rules that meet the requirements of the law. Once the FAA has enacted the new rules, or one year has passed from the date the reforms became law, many pilots will be able to fly without ever needing to take another FAA medical exam. During the coming months, AOPA will begin the process of educating doctors, insurers, and pilots about the reforms and what they mean. We will help doctors understand and feel comfortable with their roles and responsibilities in performing medical exams for pilots. Insurance companies will need to understand how the new rules will affect pilots and how they compare to existing medical standards. Pilots will need to dig into the rules and understand how they relate to their individual situations.

UAS Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are now a rapidly growing and important part of general aviation. Whether performing a search and rescue operation for a government agency, helping a commercial farmer improve crop yields through precision agriculture, or enjoyed as a personal hobby, UAS are yet another effective, efficient, and affordable way to enjoy the benefits of aviation. The value of these benefits is reflected by the more than 100,000 jobs and $82 billion in economic impact estimated to be created within the first 10 years of UAS operations in the NAS To help educate these recreational and hobby users of UAS about operating safely in the NAS, AOPA is developing an education and self-certification program for UAS operators, and has officially signed on to support the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) "Know Before You Fly" campaign. AOPA has been selected to serve on a new RTCA Drone Advisory Committee that will develop recommendations for ongoing efforts to safely introduce unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System. This is a joint industry-government committee, which has 30 seats.

California Aviation Caucus and Beyond GA Caucus’s are an important opportunity to engage legislators on aviation issues. Legislators and Aviation groups, like AOPA, come together for the sole purpose to learn about the aviation issues/bills before the state legislature. Aviation Caucus’s have become a more stable and permanent fixture in state capitols which has resulted in deeper working relationships with key state legislators and local elected officials. AOPA initiated or resurrected Aviation Caucuses in SC, FL, MI, KS, and OK. California Currently has 30 members between both houses.

Aviation in California by the Numbers Total annual economic impact of aviation in the State of California: $168.7 billion. Aviation related employment: 1.2 million jobs, $46.5 billion in payroll, 4.7% of U.S. GDP General aviation annual economic impact: $30.2 billion, highest state impact in the U.S. 22 Military Airfields & 635 State-Permitted Aviation Facilities, including: 323 heliports; 244 public use airports, (214 are general aviation and 30 are commercial passenger service); 68 special use airports. 29,211 FAA registered aircraft in the state, 10% of the national total. (2014) 59,213 FAA certified pilots. (2014) 191 million passengers pass through the state’s commercial service airports annually. (2014) 4 million tons of air cargo pass through the state’s airports annually. (2014) Aviation user taxes generate $350 million in revenue each year, with less than 2% returned to support the state’s Aeronautics Program.

Trends: State Aviation Days and General Aviation Caucuses

State Aviation Days: California on a Pedestal State Aviation Days are another great opportunity to bring our AOPA Members and legislators together with the aviation community. They provide an opportunity to meet your legislators and engage with them in day of aviation related activities. AOPA along with other stakeholders were able to create, or add participation in, state aviation days in Hawaii, Arizona and Oklahoma in 2016. They all look to the golden state for guidance on how to establish and run a successful aviation day.

Airport Advocacy Why spend time and effort on Airport Advocacy? 7000 airports in 1970’s Today, less than 5000 and only 400 are served by the airlines. At the rate of closure, we cant afford to lose any more airports for our national network. Today’s Threats Economic – City Fathers/non- aviation businesses don’t always understand the economic value of their airports. Encroachment- Land values and encroachment make airport closures desirable. Lack of utilization- Declining general aviation activity is cutting into AIP eligibility for grants and funding.

Pilot Shortage: Private Pilot Certificates 1980 50,458 Certificates issued 2014 17,795 Certificates issued 65% Decline

How is AOPA working in CA and nationally to remedy this decline? Southern California’s Ambassador Kay Sundaram Rusty Pilots AOPA has put together a comprehensive program that gives you all the information you need to get current again. Free seminars sponsored by local flight schools and clubs provide all the ground training you need, and show you, step-by-step, what you need to do to complete the Flight Review. Flying Clubs Flying clubs are one of the very best ways to save money while you fly more, enjoy great access to aircraft, and spend time with friends and family. Whether you’re brand new to flying or you’ve been a pilot for years, flying clubs have something for you. High School Initiative The mission of AOPA’s High School Aviation Initiative is to help build and sustain aviation STEM programs in high schools in order to provide a quality workforce to the aviation industry. AOPAs program will provide high school principals, school superintendents, STEM program leaders, and guidance counselors with the resources they tell us will be most valuable to them in clearing hurdles and getting programs implemented or expanded.

ASN Data Analysis ASN VOLUNTEERS SINCE 1997 ASN Volunteer numbers will decrease in 2016 as we transition to web-based interactions Recruitment efforts will ramp up in 2017 2554 2 8 3

Total Number of ASN Volunteers by Region (2016) ASN Program 2016 Plan Presence at each AOPA Fly-In Increased Regional Manager interaction with ASN Volunteers Web 2.0 ASN Page improvements Recruitment efforts beginning in 2017 Total Number of ASN Volunteers by Region (2016) Total Number of ASN Volunteers

ASN Data Analysis ASN Issues Reported by ASN- (18 data points)

Contact Information Melissa McCaffrey Phone: 301.695.2228 Email: Melissa.McCaffrey@aopa.org