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IAOPA 26th World Assembly held in South Africa
The IAOPA 26th World Assembly was held at the Spier Hotel Conference Center in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa, 10-15 April 2012. The biennial event was hosted by AOPA-South Africa, providing delegates, observers, and their guests with an enjoyable and productive six-day stay in a pleasant environment, located in the Stellenbosch winelands near Cape Town. AOPA-South Africa President Dr. Koos Marais stated, “We were very pleased to have hosted this important meeting in our country. The delegates had three days of intense and notable business discussions that yielded a number of significant resolutions. And, we were delighted to share our country with all of these wonderful people for the week.” IAOPA President Craig Fuller noted that, “The enthusiasm and insights demonstrated by our delegates has yielded a very productive assembly. I am proud of the work we have accomplished and will ensure the measures developed here are actively pursued. The world of general aviation will benefit from the work accomplished here in Stellenbosch.” The assembly drew 93 delegates and observers and more than 40 accompanying persons from 23 States. This constitutes a record number of attendees and States represented at a World Assembly.

World Assembly overview
The major topics addressed this year were: Airspace—Allocation and use; Regulations—Making them work for us; Fees and charges—Controlling and justifying; Airports—Promoting and protecting them: Working together for common purposes. These subjects were discussed at length by delegates; some topics generated assembly resolutions, the primary product of the discussions. Resolutions generated as a consequence of these discussions will guide IAOPA and its affiliates in their actions to preserve and improve GA worldwide. The following IAOPA awards were presented by President Craig Fuller: IAOPA Host Award—Dr. Koos Marais, President of AOPA-South Africa IAOPA President’s Award—Kevin Psutka, President and CEO of COPA IAOPA Leadership Award—Martin Robinson, IAOPA Sr. VP European Region IAOPA Service Awards presented to: Arinori Yamagata, Vice President AOPA-Japan Pat Malone, IAOPA Europe and

AOPA-U.K. Editor and Publisher General Aviation magazine Mitchell Fox, ICAO Chief of Flight Operations Section John and Martha King, Co-Founders and Chairmen of King Schools

World Assembly delegates

26th World Assembly resolutions
A total of 21 resolutions were generated as a result of the discussions. Each resolution is an action statement for both IAOPA and its affiliate organizations in the near future. • Improve access to airspace for GA • Develop an universal aerodrome planning document for use by States • Advocate universal acceptance by States for light aircraft and parts certification • Urge States to provide aeronautical information data at no charge and to distribute it at minimum costs to users • Request that States allow the GA community to fully utilize the equipment in their aircraft before additional equipage requirements are imposed. • Urge the European community to

provide required equipment financial support for airspace users not afforded a positive business case in the regulatory process • Urge State validation of foreign pilot licences for VFR operations • Optimize the flight training experience to promote expansion of GA • Encourage States to accept foreign flight crew licences without delay and costly security checks • Work with ICAO and States to reduce hazards arising from the operation of unmanned aerial systems • Work to reduce the risks arising from placement of large wind turbines • Urge ICAO and States to consider the differences between commercial and private aviation operations when regulating these activities • Work with States to emphasize the positive role GA provides to overall economy and to communities. The full text of the resolutions are on the IAOPA website (www.iaopa.org).

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