Introducing the Piper M-Class Owners & Pilots AssociationPMOPAThe Piper M-Class Owners & Pilots Association (PMOPA) Is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the Interests and safety of owners and pilots of Piper PA-46 aircraft worldwide. Formerly MMOPA, PMOPA was founded in 1988, and now serves over 1,200 members. Membership is available to any registered or prospective owner and/or operator of qualified aircraft or any qualifying individual or organization involved with or providing a service for the M-Class family of aircraft. Safety, Advocacy and CommunityAt PMOPA, we believe in three core values: safety, advocacy, and community. Safety – Our commitment to safety is unwavering as we promote the safe and professional operation of the Piper PA-46. PMOPA provides programming, events, tools and resources to help owners operate their aircraft in the safest manner possible. We all share in this responsibility. Advocacy – PMOPA represents the best interests of the Piper M-Class community, and the General Aviation community at large. Community – We strive to foster meaningful social connections and friendships among our members, as we believe these relationships are essential to creating a thriving community, with the Piper M-Class as our common thread.
The Benefits of MembershipBecoming a member grants you access to all that PMOPA offers! Once you are registered as a member, you’ll have full access to one of the strongest owner’s pilots associations along with a community like no other... Join TodayWhat's an M-Class?The Piper PA-46 model of aircraft is the M-Class. PMOPA represents all owners and operators - and those interested in these airplanes - of Piper PA-46 aircraft, including the Malibu, Mirage, Matrix, M350, JetPROP, Meridian, M500, M600, M600/SLS, and the M700 Fury! Watch the N931TT Fatal Loss of Control Webinar RecordingPresenters: Kimberly Coryat, PMOPA Safety Team Chair; Jacob Meyer, MSIP Gold CFI, Archer Aircraft; Eric Richter, Piper Aircraft Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I) remains one of the leading causes of fatal accidents in general aviation and has been cited in a number of M-Class accidents. Join PMOPA on November 3 at 6:00pm EST for a candid panel discussion examining a recent JetProp accident and the broader factors that can contribute to LOC-I. The panel will explore aircraft handling, design and certification, weather, mechanical and structural considerations, pilot decision-making, and human factors, while sharing real-world lessons, training techniques, and practical strategies to help PA-46 pilots recognize and avoid situations that can lead to loss of control. If you have not already viewed Juan Browne's early analysis on his Blancolirio YouTube channel, it is recommended viewing before this webinar. |
