About POPA.

Pilatus Owners & Pilots Association

The Pilatus Owners & Pilots Association (POPA, pronounced PO'PA)is a non-profit organization dedicated to the interests of owners and pilots worldwide who fly Pilatus Aircraft. POPA was founded by a group of original owners in 1996, the first year following initial commercial delivery of the Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. Membership is available to any registered owner and/or operator of Pilatus aircraft or any qualifying individual or organization involved with or providing a service for the Pilatus line of aircraft.

This website was created as a means of communication between owners/pilots and operators of the PC-12, the parent company and various vendors. Staying in touch, by means of a quarterly newsletter with articles written by members and a yearly convention, keeps us up-to-date on various operating concerns, new products available, and modifications made by others to their aircraft. During our yearly convention, we mix business with pleasure taking time for lectures, question and answer sessions, demonstrations, great meals and other activities.

POPA is proud to say that we currently have over 500members, who represent over 275 aircraft in the worldwide Pilatus fleet. 

The camaraderie since the inception of POPA has been outstanding. Our membership spans the world boasting participants from the U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa, South America and Australia. Performance, safety, versatility and price are the reasons you acquired your aircraft. These are the same reasons you should join POPA.

Laura Mason (our Executive Director) will be glad to answer any questions you have. Feel free to contact Laura at:

Officers, Board Members and Advisors

POPA Board Members serve two-year consecutive terms. An individual may not serve in any office for more than three successive two-year terms. Board Officers are voted on by the Board. Any member owner of a PC-12 aircraft is eligible to serve on the board.
> Read more about our Officers and Board Members

Joining POPA

Join POPA by downloading our Flyer (.pdf file format) then download the membership form (.pdf file format), print, and mail with your check or Visa/Mastercard information. (Please note we do not accept American Express).
> Learn more about Joining POPA

Annual Conventions

The Pilatus Owners & Pilots Association Annual Conventions are a terrific place to learn more about your PC-12, meet others who own or operate them, talk with factory technicians, industry luminaries, exhibitors and have a fantastic time. Take a look at a few of the recent conventions. See what you've been missing by not being a member of POPA...Join us now!
> See more info on our Annual Conventions

Sponsors

> See a list of Our Sponsors
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News and Events

PC-12 Mountain Flying Course

Increase Your Mountain Flying Skills!

Simcom Training Centers, in conjunction with POPA, will be offering a Mountain Flying Couse September 5th and 6th at Rocky Mountain Regional Aiport. This course is offered to POPA Members only. Please log-in for further information.

2009 Convention

Our 13th Annual Convention.

POPA 2009 is scheduled for June 4-7th. Our Convention will be held in Memphis, Tennessee at the historical Peabody in downtown Memphis. Our host FBO will be Wilson Air Center.

Showalter Flying Service

Showalter Flying Service When a POPA member presents his membership card at the Showalter front desk, they will received an automatic .60 cent per gallon discount off of their current retail fuel price. NO MINIMUM!

PC-12 Customer Support

PC-12 Customer Support PC-12 ownership entitles you to the highest calibre of product support available anywhere.

Useful Links

Useful Links Click on this link to find all you need to prepare for a flight! Here you will find weather and all your flight planning needs.