STRENGTH IN PURPOSE. AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION VIEW THE An association forged in history, mission, and the passion of its members VIDEO With the national elections behind us, a new year ahead of us, and the economy just maybe starting to show some signs of growth, the time is right for those passionate about flying to help draw general aviation out of its 30-year decline—no easy task and one that will require collaboration throughout the GA community. >> By Craig Fuller, AOPA President and CEO 28 | AOPA PILOT January 2013