Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
421 Aviation Way
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Frederick, MD21701
D Employer identification number

52-0636210
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 47,522,196
F Name and address of principal officer:
Craig L Fuller CEOPresident
421 Aviation Way
Frederick,MD21701
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 4 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.AOPA.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1939
M State of legal domicile: NJ
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: Serves the interests & needs of its members as aircraft owners and pilots - establishes, maintains, & articulates positions of leadership promote the economy, safety, utility & popularity of flight.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 10
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 9
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 130
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 2,217
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 72,110
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 19,174
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 2,916,970 253,747
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 17,331,967 17,046,016
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -2,365,759 2,348,636
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 15,142,204 12,982,828
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 33,025,382 32,631,227
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 12,052,405 14,644,793
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 64,558 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet162,803    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 26,060,444 19,351,205
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 38,177,407 33,995,998
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -5,152,025 -1,364,771
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 91,074,290 93,264,538
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 18,935,174 16,685,078
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 72,139,116 76,579,460
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: AIRCRAFT OWNERS & PILOTS ASSOCIATION (AOPA), A NOT-FOR-PROFIT INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION EFFECTIVELY SERVES THE INTERESTS AND NEEDS OF ITS MEMBERS AND ESTABLISHES, MAINTAINS, AND ARTICULATES POSITIONS OF LEADERSHIP TO PROMOTE THE ECONOMY, SAFETY, UTILITY AND POPULARITY OF FLIGHT IN GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT. AOPA REPRESENTS THE INTERESTS OF ALL GENERAL AVIATION OWNERS AND PILOTS BY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND EDUCATION ABOUT GENERAL AVIATION TO ITS MEMBERS AND TO THE PUBLIC; ACTING AS PRINCIPAL ADVOCATE FOR CONSTITUENT INTERESTS RELATED TO GENERAL AVIATION AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT; COMMUNICATING THE VALUE AND BENEFIT OF GENERAL AVIATION TO THE PUBLIC; ASSUMING THE LEAD IN ADDRESSING GENERAL AVIATION INDUSTRY ISSUES IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER INDUSTRY LEADERS; AND DEVELOPING THE MARKETPLACE BY PROMOTING LEARNING TO FLY.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 29,663,407 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 17,046,016 )
General aviation pilots throughout the United States rely on the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) to protect their freedom to fly. Serving more than 405,000 members in 2010, AOPA advocates for the interests of general aviation pilots at all levels of government, provides the information pilots need to get the most from their flying, and delivers the tools to help keep general aviation flying safe, fun, and affordable. AOPA also reaches beyond the flying community to help educate decision makers and the public about the value and utility of "private" aviation. AOPA's work benefits not only our members, but the entire general aviation community, helping to ensure that GA remains a vibrant and viable form of transportation and recreation for generations to come. At the same time, AOPA provides its members with an extensive portfolio of benefits that can be loosely grouped into three areas: communication and education, advocacy, and services. Communication and Education Communicating with our members about the issues that affect their flying has always been at the heart of AOPA's mission. Today, AOPA produces two monthly magazines, numerous electronic newsletters, streaming video, multiple web sites, meetings, and events-all with the goal of educating and informing our members, the larger aviation community, and the public. AOPA Pilot is AOPA's flagship magazine, and the most widely read aviation magazine in the world. Written by pilots for pilots, each issue brings readers the latest news affecting general aviation, including coverage of governmental and regulatory issues, updates on AOPA's advocacy efforts, news from aircraft and avionics manufacturers, and more. Readers are also treated to beautifully designed feature stories about the best flying destinations for general aviation pilots, piloting techniques, aircraft ownership, cockpit technology, and, of course, aircraft new and old. Regular columns address aircraft maintenance, legal issues, medical considerations, and other subjects of direct concern to pilots and aircraft owners. More than 4.7 million copies of AOPA Pilot were produced in 2010. A second monthly magazine, Flight Training, is designed specifically to meet the needs of the flight training community, including student pilots, those who are returning to flying after a hiatus, and flight instructors. With the tag line "A good pilot is always learning," the magazine places a heavy emphasis on building and enhancing the fundamental skills and knowledge every pilot must master. Flight Training presents practical information, tips, and tools in a format that is clear, understandable, and enjoyable to read. With the help of detailed, accurate illustrations and beautiful photography, Flight Training makes the complex concepts behind successful piloting easy to understand and absorb. In 2010, AOPA redesigned the magazine to increase its appeal and ease of use, and produced more than 1.4 million copies. AOPA simultaneously launched a new Web site, http://flighttraining.aopa.org/, to act as a companion to the magazine. The site enhances and supplements the magazine's editorial content and provides practical information about learning to fly for prospective and student pilots. Many AOPA members want more news, more often than monthly magazines can supply. For those members, AOPA produces several different electronic newsletters, which are available free of charge to all members. AOPA ePilot is a weekly, customizable newsletter that provides the latest general aviation and association news. Delivered via e-mail, ePilot allows readers to identify their specific areas of aviation interest and then delivers specialized information and news based on those preferences. In addition, ePilot subscribers receive instant airspace alerts when special circumstances, such as temporary airspace restrictions, affect their region. In 2010, more than 278,000 readers subscribed to ePilot. Members with an interest in training may also choose to receive the Flight Training edition of AOPA ePilot. This newsletter also provides the latest news, but adds specialized training-related tips and techniques each week. Flight Training readers can also choose to customize the information they receive to coincide with their specific interests. AOPA's newest electronic newsletter, Aviation eBrief, delivers aviation-related news to readers each weekday. By bringing together aviation news from a variety of media outlets, Aviation eBrief provides readers with a big-picture overview of what is happening in the aviation world. Aviation eBrief is available free of charge to both AOPA members and non-members who have an interest in the issues affecting general aviation. In 2010 more than 196,000 individuals subscribed to Aviation eBrief, including more than 47,000 non-members. AOPA also communicates with and educates its members by providing both unparalleled breadth and depth of online resources-resources which are increasingly being updated to improve their compatibility with smart phones and mobile devices across multiple platforms. AOPA Online gives members round-the-clock access to news, information, flight planning resources, ownership tools, and more. In fact, in 2010 alone, more than 3.3 million visitors accessed more than 63 million pages of information through www.AOPA.org. Through AOPA Live, AOPA's online streaming media outlet, members and others can watch interviews with the most influential and dynamic figures in aviation. With continuing coverage of important issues and aviation events, AOPA Live features a growing library of interviews with a variety of aviation leaders and inspirational figures, including the FAA administrator, congressmen, airshow performers, CEOs of major aviation companies, association leaders from across the aviation spectrum, and dozens of others. In 2010, AOPA Live videos were viewed more than 1 million times for more than 73,000 hours of play time. Among the valuable tools available exclusively to AOPA members through AOPA Online is the Internet-based flight planner. Members can quickly and accurately prepare and file a flight plan anywhere they have Internet access. Members can also find aviation weather reports, fuel prices, the latest security and airspace information, and other tools to help them plan flights that are efficient, safe, and enjoyable. With AOPA Airports, also accessible through AOPA Online, members can find everything they need to know about potential destinations and fuel stops. Updated daily, the directory is the most comprehensive of its kind, bringing together airport information, runway diagrams, instrument approach plates, maintenance information, radio frequencies, flight service station telephone numbers, and more. The directory also provides practical tools to help members get the most out of a visit to any airport, including contact information for on-airport businesses such as fixed-base operators, flight schools, and repair facilities as well as information about local restaurants, hotels, car rentals, and attractions. Other resources available online include assistance with valuing and purchasing an aircraft, aviation medical information and tools to help pilots prepare for their next medical exam, guidelines for international flying, regulatory and airworthiness information, aviation classifieds, and aircraft and avionics reviews. Online visitors can also stay up to date with AOPA's advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels. Engaged pilots can use the site to find their local AOPA Airport Support Network volunteer-there are more than 2,200 such volunteers at community airports nationwide-or become volunteers themselves. AOPA members can also learn more about the work of AOPA's Political Action Committee and its support for candidates who represent the interests and concerns of AOPA's members and the general aviation community as a whole. For newcomers to flying, AOPA Online offers detailed information about the process and requirements for learning to fly, help finding a flight instructor and aviation medical examiner, an in-depth guide to choosing a training aircraft, and information about aviation careers. Pilots with more experience may want to take advantage of information about earning advanced ratings and certificates as well as transitioning to high performance aircraft, turboprops, and jets. For children, AOPA Online offers a collection of youth education resources that link aviation to math, science, physics, history, and technology. In addition to the online products, printed materials are available to teachers and pilots at no charge. All pilots can take advantage of AOPA Online to access the safety and training materials available at no charge through the AOPA Air Safety Institute. With interactive courses, quizzes, safety research, and more the AOPA Air Safety Institute provides pilots with engaging ways to stay proficient and keep up-to-date with th
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 29,663,407
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment........................
5
Yes
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
No
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................ Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II........................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III............... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
Yes
 
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
167
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
130
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletCJ , EI , BF
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
Yes
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
10
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
9
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AZ , AR , CA , CO , CT , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
ROGER C MYERS JRCFOEVP
421 AVIATION WAY
Frederick,MD21701
(301) 695-2263
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) WILLIAM C TRIMBLE III
CHAIRMAN
   X   X            
(2) PAUL C HEINTZ
TRUSTEE
   X                
(3) JOHN S YODICE
SECRETARY & GENERAL COUNSEL
   X   X            
(4) HERMAN NEEL HIPP JR
TREASURER & ASSIST. SECRETARY
   X   X            
(5) R ANDERSON PEW
TRUSTEE
   X                
(6) ANNE BLAKE GARRYMORE
TRUSTEE
   X                
(7) BURGESS H HAMLET III
TRUSTEE
   X                
(8) DARRELL W CRATE
TRUSTEE
   X                
(9) LAWRENCE D BUHL III
TRUSTEE
   X                
(10) JAMES G TUTHILL JR
TRUSTEE
   X                
(11) ROGER C MYERS JR
EXECUTIVE VP/CFO
 40.0     X       307,731 50,949 107,387
(12) CRAIG L FULLER
PRESIDENT AND CEO
 40.0     X       804,652   48,664
(13) ROBERT H MORAN
EXECUTIVE VP/COO
 40.0     X       277,327   33,905
(14) KAREN GEBHART
FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE
 1.0       X     331,372   12,789
(15) HARVEY COHEN
EXECUTIVE VP/CDO
 1.0         X   214,943 49,599 55,482
(16) DIANA ROBERTS
DIRECTOR, PLANNED GIVING
 40.0         X   376,967   13,504
(17) MELISSA RUDINGER
SENIOR VP GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
 40.0         X   227,154   63,253
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) TIMOTHY FORTUNE
SENIOR VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
 40.0         X   234,753   29,191
(19) STEVE SHAFFER
VP,CIO-INFORMATION&TECHNOLOGY
 40.0         X   218,406   31,633
(20) LORRAINE HOWERTON
VP LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
 40.0         X   237,431   32,575
(21) PHILIP B BOYER
Former President
 0.0           X 658,455   225,000


















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 3,889,191 100,548 653,383
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet22
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
Crawford Advisors LLC
PO Box 21228
TULSA,OK74121 		Health Insurance 1,754,831
MRM Worldwide
PO Box 7247-7835
PHILADELPHIA,PA19170 		Marketing Agency 3,121,411
DPM UNLIMITED INC
5430 KETCH ROAD
PRINCE FREDERICK,MD20678 		MARKETING 725,859
AOPA Membership Publications Inc
421 Aviation Way
FREDERICK,MD21701 		Mag Prod/Comm Svcs 5,929,605
VALTIM INCORPORATED
PO Box 114
FOREST,VA24551 		MARKETING 1,017,589
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet35
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d 110,490
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		143,257
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 253,747
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a AOPA SUMMIT REVENUE 900,099 1,655,264 1,655,264    
b MEMBERSHIP DUES 900,099 15,390,752 15,390,752    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 17,046,016
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 1,403,902     1,403,902
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 10,866,488     10,866,488
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 635,310  
b Less: rental expenses 789,382  
c Rental income or (loss) -154,072  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet -154,072     -154,072
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 15,046,321  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 14,101,587  
c Gain or (loss) 944,734  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 944,734     944,734
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a AD&D STABILIZATION RESERVE DISTRIBUTION 900,099 300,000     300,000
b COST SHARING 900,099 1,898,302     1,898,302
c ADVERTISING FEES 511,190 72,110   72,110  
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 2,270,412
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 32,631,227 17,046,016 72,110 15,259,354
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,548,546 2,543,971 1,004,575 0
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 6,394,435 5,242,709 1,130,754 20,972
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 4,007,578 2,498,683 1,508,895  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 468,695 280,589 182,029 6,077
10 Payroll taxes ........... 225,539 1,735,185 -1,509,646  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 254,099 225,809 27,961 329
c Accounting ........... 222,296 -741 223,037  
d Lobbying ........... 891,080 891,080    
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 182,099   182,099  
g Other .......... 4,398,886 4,184,961 184,640 29,285
12 Advertising and promotion .... 73,629 73,629    
13 Office expenses ....... 70,445 36,783 33,640 22
14 Information technology ...... 0      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 406,853 369,367 37,486  
17 Travel ............ 597,552 583,792 12,205 1,555
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,602,766 1,602,475 291  
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,017,587 554,176 463,411  
23 Insurance .............. 209,485 188,453 17,706 3,326
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a PRINT, MAIL, POSTAGE, PREMIUMS 5,769,818 5,655,677 25,497 88,644
b RENTALS 842,598 743,020 98,898 680
c BANK & INVESTMENT FEES 409,780 356,757 51,385 1,638
d DUES, LICENSES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 579,156 543,522 32,561 3,073
e AIRCRAFT FUEL 299,477 299,018 459  
f All other expenses 1,523,599 1,054,492 461,905 7,202
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 33,995,998 29,663,407 4,169,788 162,803
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... -200,278 1 1,731,326
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .......   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 1,652,835 4 1,578,835
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 1,643,313 9 1,209,136
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 22,760,274
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 12,161,195 11,223,045 10c 10,599,079
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 61,454,085 11 67,581,144
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 9,459,404 12 5,622,746
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 5,841,886 15 4,942,272
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 91,074,290 16 93,264,538
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 6,367,815 17 4,523,087
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 10,065,729 19 10,149,757
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 2,501,630 25 2,012,234
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 18,935,174 26 16,685,078
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 72,139,116 27 76,579,460
28 Temporarily restricted net assets .....   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 72,139,116 33 76,579,460
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 91,074,290 34 93,264,538
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
32,631,227
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
33,995,998
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
-1,364,771
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
72,139,116
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
5,805,115
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
76,579,460
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
 
Employer identification number

52-0636210
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
  		Employer identification number

52-0636210
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
  		Employer identification number

52-0636210
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
  		Employer identification number

52-0636210
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
 
Employer identification number

52-0636210
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
Yes
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
No
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
 
Employer identification number

52-0636210
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Cat. No. 52283D
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....      
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ......      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ................. 640,871 584,609 1,225,480
b Buildings ................ 4,479,440 5,825,451 5,368,313 4,936,578
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   1,987,481 1,620,032 367,449
e Other ................. 21,460 9,220,962 5,172,850 4,069,572
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 10,599,079
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives 5,622,746 F
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 5,622,746
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) INVESTMENT IN SUB-AOPAIA (NET) 4,782,373
(2) REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT 159,899







Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 4,942,272
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes 0
ACCRUED RETIREMENT 1,145,772
AIRCRAFT RESERVES 127,562
BUILDING RESERVES/MAINTENANCE 373,104
CURRENT/DEFERRED TAXES 238,770
OTHER LONG TERM OBLIGATIONS 75,000
DEFERRED RENT LIABILITY 52,026



Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 2,012,234
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 32,631,227
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 33,995,998
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -1,364,771
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 5,805,115
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 5,805,115
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 4,440,344
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 61,633,307
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 5,805,115
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 22,407,583
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 28,212,698
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 33,420,609
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b -789,382
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -789,382
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 32,631,227
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 57,116,488
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 22,331,108
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 22,331,108
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 34,785,380
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b -789,382
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -789,382
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 33,995,998
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE AND EXPENSE PER AUDITED FINANCIALS PART XII AND XIII REVENUE: PURSUANT TO THE GAAP REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, THE AUDITED FINANCIALS ARE PRESENTED ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS AND INCLUDE INCOME FROM FOUR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON PART XII, LINE 2D REPRESENTS A REDUCTION IN REVENUE FROM THE RELATED ENTITIES ($22,747,887) AND ALSO AOPA'S INVESTMENT INCOME WAS OFFSET BY INVESTMENT FEES $340,304. THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON LINE 4B REPRESENTS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT EXPENSES WHICH OFFSET GROSS RENTS ON FORM 990, PART VII, LINE 6B ($789,382). EXPENSE: PURSUANT TO THE GAAP REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, THE AUDITED FINANCIALS ARE PRESENTED ON CONSOLIDATED BASIS AND INCLUDE EXPENSES FROM FOUR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON PART XIII, LINE 2D REPRESENTS A REDUCTION IN EXPENSES FROM RELATED ENTITIES ($22,671,412) AND ALSO AOPA'S INVESTMENT INCOME WAS OFFSET BY INVESTMENT FEES $340,304. THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON LINE 4B REPRESENTS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT EXPENSES WHICH OFFSET GROSS RENTS ON FORM 990, PART VII, LINE 6B ($789,382).
FIN 48 FOOTNOTE - SCHEDULE D, PART X-2   The Association recognizes or derecognizes tax positions on a "more likely than not" threshold. This applies to a position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Association does not believe it has any material uncertain tax positions.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
 
Employer identification number

52-0636210
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) PHILIP B BOYER (i)
(ii)		  
  		 
  		658,455
  		225,000
  		 
  		883,455
  		525,000
 
(2) ROGER C MYERS JR (i)
(ii)		 218,334
50,949 		81,000
  		8,397
  		94,170
  		13,217
  		415,118
50,949 		 
 
(3) CRAIG L FULLER (i)
(ii)		 508,982
  		250,000
  		45,670
  		38,868
  		9,796
  		853,316
  		 
 
(4) HARVEY COHEN (i)
(ii)		 155,039
46,725 		50,274
  		9,630
2,874 		10,522
31,040 		11,054
2,866 		236,519
83,505 		 
 
(5) DIANA ROBERTS (i)
(ii)		 99,346
  		 
  		277,621
  		9,572
  		3,932
  		390,471
  		 
 
(6) KAREN GEBHART (i)
(ii)		 153,645
  		76,180
  		101,547
  		12,789
  		 
  		344,161
  		 
 
(7) MELISSA RUDINGER (i)
(ii)		 201,250
  		25,000
  		904
  		51,492
  		11,761
  		290,407
  		 
 
(8) TIMOTHY FORTUNE (i)
(ii)		 196,526
  		36,550
  		1,677
  		20,097
  		9,094
  		263,944
  		 
 
(9) ROBERT H MORAN (i)
(ii)		 261,926
  		 
  		15,401
  		24,025
  		9,880
  		311,232
  		 
 
(10) STEVE SHAFFER (i)
(ii)		 184,756
  		33,300
  		350
  		19,084
  		12,549
  		250,039
  		 
 
(11) LORRAINE HOWERTON (i)
(ii)		 196,534
  		40,000
  		897
  		20,536
  		12,039
  		270,006
  		 
 





Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Part I, Line 1a   Certain directors and officers were provided benefits to health and social clubs. In addition, certain directors and officers received first class air travel, travel for companions as well as tax indemnification payments. It is the Organization's policy to treat the above items as taxable compensation and report the applicable amounts to the IRS on Form W-2 or Form 1099-Misc. for the applicable tax year.
Part I, Line 4a   During 2010, one listed person on this return, Karen Gebhart, received severance payment(s) in the amount of $90,385.
Part II, Compensation Information   THE COMPENSATION LEVELS AND SALARY RANGES FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE ESTABLISHED BASED ON COMPETITIVE MARKET DATA OBTAINED THROUGH PERIODIC SALARY SURVEYS PERFORMED BY OUTSIDE COMPENSATION EXPERTS ENGAGED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THESE SURVEYS PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR ESTABLISHING REASONABLE COMPENSATION RATES AS COMPARED TO COMPENSATION PAID BY SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS FOR POSITIONS OF SIMILAR SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY. ALL POSITIONS ARE EVALUATED AND PLACED IN THE APPROPRIATE GRADES/SALARY RANGES. AN INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE'S SALARY, WITHIN THEIR ASSIGNED RANGE, VARIES DEPENDING PRIMARILY UPON EXPERIENCE AND PERFORMANCE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED A "PAY FOR PERFORMANCE" PHILOSOPHY ALLOWING MANAGERS TO AWARD MERIT INCREASES BASED ON AN INDIVIDUAL'S PERFORMANCE AGAINST PRE-ESTABLISHED GOALS. THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL MERIT INCREASE BUDGET IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BASED ON MARKET SURVEYS. OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BONUS PROGRAM. TARGET BONUS AMOUNTS, AS A PERCENTAGE OF BASE SALARY, ARE ESTABLISHED BASED ON THE PARTICIPANT'S POSITION. THE ACTUAL BONUS PAID IS PROPOSED BY THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM AND THE PRESIDENT BASED ON THEIR ASSESSMENT OF THE PARTICIPANT'S INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE AND THAT OF THE ORGANIZATION AGAINST PRE-ESTABLISHED GOALS. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEW AND MAKE A FINAL DETERMINATION AS TO THE ACTUAL BONUS AMOUNT PAID TO PARTICIPANTS. ALL PERSONS MENTIONED ABOVE DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DELIBERATION OF THEIR COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS OF THESE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS ARE MAINTAINED IN CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION WITH OUR HUMAN RESOURCEs DEPARTMENT. During 2010, the following participated in a 457F deferred compensation Plan with the following amounts which are included on Schedule J, Part II, Column C: Phil Boyer = $225,000, Harvey Cohen = $20,520, Melissa Rudinger = $30,750 and Roger Myers = $67,500. Phil Boyer received distributions of $658,455 and Diana Roberts received distributions of $119,654 from 457F plans and included on Schedule J, Part II, Column B(iii). The 457F Plan is a deferred compensation plan where the employer makes annual contributions over several years, determined by participant's years of service. AOPA is the owner of the 457F funds until the participant(s) become vested on a specific date. There were several listed individuals on Schedule J whose compensation and/or benefits changed due to the following: -Phil Boyer, former president: received payment from a retirement plan for his years of service in the amount of $658,455. As shown in column F, $525,000 of that distribution amount was recognized in column c in previous years. -Craig Fuller, president: compensation and/or benefits increased by 46% due to earning a bonus payment for 2009 performance paid in 2010 compared to none paid in 2009. -Roger Myers, CFO: compensation and/or benefits increased by 25% due to the employer contribution in the above mentioned 457F deferred compensation plan for his years of service. -Diana Roberts, former EVP: compensation and/or benefits increased by 18% due to payment from a retirement plan for her years of service in the amount of $119,654. -Steve Shaffer, CIO: compensation and/or benefits increased by 40% due to earning a bonus payment for 2009 performance paid in 2010 compared to none paid in 2009.
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Schedule L
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
 
Employer identification number

52-0636210
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) JOHN YODICE SECRETARY/GENERAL COUNSEL 240,180 CORPORATE LEGAL COUNSEL   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
 
Employer identification number

52-0636210
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 AND 7A   At annual meeting of members, AOPA members in good standing are entitled to vote for the AOPA Board of Trustees. AOPA members are entitled to one vote. Each member entitled to vote may do so either in person or by written proxy.
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11A&B   THE FORM 990 RETURN IS REVIEWED BY OUR OUTSIDE TAX ACCOUNTING FIRM, GRANT THORNTON LLP, AND BY APPROPRIATE INTERNAL AOPA STAFF BEFORE IT IS SENT TO OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW. THE BOARD HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE ANY COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE RETURN IS FILED.
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C   THE AIRCRAFT OWNERS & PILOTS ASSOCIATION'S BOARD HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES PERSONS COVERED (OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES) TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE AND UPDATE, ON A STANDARD FORM, TO THE SECRETARY/LEGAL COUNSEL AND/OR SENIOR VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICT(S). SECRETARY/LEGAL COUNSEL REVIEWS THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURES BY THE BOARD MEMBERS AND THE PRESIDENT. THE SENIOR VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES REVIEWS THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURES BY THE OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. ANY PROPOSED AND/OR ONGOING TRANSACTIONS FLAGGED AS POTENTIALLY CONFLICTING WILL BE MONITORED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CFO AND DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD. ALL PERSONS MENTIONED ABOVE DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN DELIBERATIONS OR DECISIONS WITH REGARDS TO THESE TRANSACTIONS. THIS POLICY IS DOCUMENTED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES VIA COMPANY INTRANET. NEW EMPLOYEES, WHO ARE COVERED BY THIS POLICY, RECEIVE A HARD COPY OF THE POLICY AND A DISCLOSURE FORM AT THE OUTSET OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT.
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15   THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT IS SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND CONTRACTUALLY CONFIRMED THROUGH AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD AND THE INCUMBENT. THE BASE SALARY FOR THIS POSITION MAY BE ADJUSTED BY THE BOARD FROM TIME TO TIME AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION. THE PRESIDENT IS ALSO CONSIDERED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD FOR AN INCENTIVE BONUS WHICH IS A TARGET PERCENT OF BASE SALARY. THE ACTUAL BONUS PAID IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD BASED ON ITS ASSESSMENT OF THE PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE AND THAT OF THE ORGANIZATION AGAINST APPROPRIATE GOALS SET BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND THE PRESIDENT. PERIODIC INDEPENDENT REVIEWS OF THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION ARE CONDUCTED BY OUTSIDE COMPENSATION EXPERTS TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPENSATION PAID IS REASONABLE BASED ON APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY OF COMPENSATION PAID BY SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR POSITIONS OF SIMILAR SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY. THE COMPENSATION LEVELS AND SALARY RANGES FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE ESTABLISHED BASED ON COMPETITIVE MARKET DATA OBTAINED THROUGH PERIODIC SALARY SURVEYS PERFORMED BY OUTSIDE COMPENSATION EXPERTS ENGAGED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THESE SURVEYS PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR ESTABLISHING REASONABLE COMPENSATION RATES AS COMPARED TO COMPENSATION PAID BY SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS FOR POSITIONS OF SIMILAR SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY. ALL POSITIONS ARE EVALUATED AND PLACED IN THE APPROPRIATE GRADES/SALARY RANGES. AN INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE'S SALARY, WITHIN THEIR ASSIGNED RANGE, VARIES DEPENDING PRIMARILY UPON EXPERIENCE AND PERFORMANCE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED A "PAY FOR PERFORMANCE" PHILOSOPHY ALLOWING MANAGERS TO AWARD MERIT INCREASES BASED ON AN INDIVIDUAL'S PERFORMANCE AGAINST PRE-ESTABLISHED GOALS. THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL MERIT INCREASE BUDGET IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BASED ON MARKET SURVEYS. OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BONUS PROGRAM. TARGET BONUS AMOUNTS, AS A PERCENTAGE OF BASE SALARY, ARE ESTABLISHED BASED ON THE PARTICIPANT'S POSITION. THE ACTUAL BONUS PAID IS PROPOSED BY THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM AND THE PRESIDENT BASED ON THEIR ASSESSMENT OF THE PARTICIPANT'S INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE AND THAT OF THE ORGANIZATION AGAINST PRE-ESTABLISHED GOALS. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEW AND MAKE A FINAL DETERMINATION AS TO THE ACTUAL BONUS AMOUNT PAID TO PARTICIPANTS. ALL PERSONS MENTIONED ABOVE DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DELIBERATION OF THEIR COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS OF THESE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS ARE MAINTAINED IN CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION WITH OUR HUMAN RESOURCEs DEPARTMENT.
PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19   THE ORGANIZATION DOES MAKE AVAILABLE ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FORM 990 RETURNS, AND FORM 1024 TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ALTHOUGH IT DOES NOT MAKE AVAILABLE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY LAW. THE PUBLIC CAN RECEIVE COPIES BY CONTACTING THE ORGANIZATION'S HEADQUARTERS. COPIES OF THE RETURNS CAN BE OBTAINED AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.
Part VII, Hours Worked For 501(c)(3) Organizations   Roger C. Myers, Jr. and Craig L. Fuller are both full-time employees of Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA), although they devote approximately an hour per week to the related 501(c)(3) public charity organizations: AOPA Air Safety Foundation and The AOPA Foundation, Inc.
Part XI, Line 5 - Reconciliation of Net Assets   The other changes in net assets is related to unrealized investment gains that are excluded per instructions.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
 
Employer identification number

52-0636210
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) AOPA AIR SAFETY FOUNDATION

421 AVIATION WAY

FREDERICK,MD21701
52-6042953 		CHARITABLE DE 3 7  
Yes
 
(2) THE AOPA FOUNDATION INC

421 AVIATION WAY

FREDERICK,MD21701
20-8817225 		CHARITABLE MD 3 7  
Yes
 
(3) AOPA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

421 AVIATION WAY

FREDERICK,MD21701
56-3014117 		PAC   527 N/A  
Yes
 








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Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
(1) AOPA SERVICE CORPORATION
421 AVIATION WAY
FREDERICK,MD21701
53-0211507 		MARKETING DC NA
  		C CORP 6,991,249 6,622,894 100.000 %
(2) AOPA MEMBERSHIP PUBLICATIONS INC
421 AVIATION WAY
FREDERICK,MD21701
52-2055960 		Magazines MD NA
  		C CORP 15,619,677 4,743,009 100.000 %
(3) AOPA INSURANCE AGENCY
421 AVIATION WAY
FREDERICK,MD21701
52-1813554 		INSURANCE MD NA
  		C CORP 6,940,206 5,514,846 100.000 %








Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
Yes
 
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) AOPA FOUNDATION

 C 110,490  
(2) AOPA SERVICE CORPORATION

 L 240,000  
(3) AOPA MEMBERSHIP PUBLICATIONS INC

 L 5,929,605  
(4) AOPA AIR SAFETY FOUNDATION

 M,N,P 1,408,500  
(5) AOPA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

 P 292,767  
(6) AOPA SERVICE CORPORATION

 M,P 4,107,665  
(7) AOPA INSURANCE AGENCY

 P 3,648,567  
(8) AOPA MEMBERSHIP PUBLICATIONS INC

 M,P 7,709,569  
(9) THE AOPA FOUNDATION INC

 M,N,P 4,249,424  
(10) AOPA SERVICE CORPORATION

 Q 6,301,177  
(11) AOPA MEMBERSHIP PUBLICATIONS INC

 Q 662,787  
(12) AOPA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

 Q 272,242  
(13) THE AOPA FOUNDATION INC

 Q 651,028  
(14) AOPA AIR SAFETY FOUNDATION

 Q 2,303  
(15) AOPA INSURANCE AGENCY

 R 1,906,000  
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
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