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The Montana Pilot's Association (MPA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1939 to serve the interests and needs of general aviation in Montana.
The MPA is the voice of general aviation in Montana. You may already belong to a number of national aviation organizations... but you also need to belong to the MPA for reasons outlined below.
The MPA is the only state-wide organization open to all pilots, and dedicated to representing and supporting the interest of Montana pilots.
Goals of the MPA
- Promote Private and Commercial Aviation
- Protect the Rights and Privileges of Pilots
- Carry on Education Programs for Public Benefit
- Promote Feeling of Fraternalism Among Pilots
- Instill Respect amongst Pilots for State and Federal Regulations
- Promote Flying Safe
- Aid in Search and Rescue
- Assist in State and Local Service Projects
- Encourage New Pilots to Pursue aviation goals
MPA Represents General Aviation:
- Monitoring general aviation issues in the state legislature
- Active co-sponsor of the annual Montana Aviation Conference
- Our representative on the Montana Aeronautics Board
- Membership to the Aviation Organizations of Montana
- Representing general aviation on airport usage and development committees throughout the state
MPA Promotes Flying Safety by:
Working toward the equitable and safe use of airspace by commercial, military and general aviation.
Ensuring the viewpoint of general aviation is heard during the planning of aviation facilities.
Supporting and participating in FAA safety seminars
Encouraging the installation, relocation, and improvement of air traffic control and weather reporting facilities
Reviewing and commenting on FAA, state and local proposals that affect airspace use.
Introduce or support legislation beneficial to aviation, campaign against laws that are not.
Benefits of Membership
When you join the Montana Pilot's Association you become part of a larger voice for general aviation in Montana.
Specifically you gain:
Membership in an organization that represents your general aviation interests.
Subscription to a quarterly newsletter that includes a calendar of aviation events and Hangar reports from around the state, as well as keeping you informed on issues important to Montana Pilots.
Representation at the local, state and national levels on aviation issues.
MONTANA PILOTS’ ASSOCIATION CODE OF ETHICS
Preamble:
The Montana Pilots’ Association (MPA) was founded to serve the interests and needs of general aviation in Montana. The MPA’s main goals are: advance aviation safety, promote aviation for public services such as search and rescue, protect the rights and privileges of pilots, educate the public on the benefits of general aviation and encourage all pilots to be good neighbors to the non-flying public. Therefore, the Montana Pilots’ Association adopts the following Code of Ethics.
1. Pilots will continue to enhance and improve their flying skills and flying ethics.
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Maintain proficiency through recurrent flight training.
Review the pilot-operating handbook for each aircraft flown.
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Review the Federal Air Regulations and adherence to applicable rules for the intended flight.
2. Pilots should always remember that the example they set through their actions as aviators could greatly contribute to (or detract from) the non-flying public’s perceptions and views of aviation.
· Avoid doing any unnecessary type of flight, which may appear, to the non-flying public as unsafe, irresponsible or hazardous.
· Never compromise safety for the sake of demonstrating ability.
3. Pilots will be sensitive at all times to the concerns of the non-flying public in regard to public safety, noise and other environmental issues.
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Become educated in and practice local noise abatement procedures to minimize the intensity and duration of noise heard by those on the ground.
Avoid low flights over noise-sensitive areas, whether densely populated locations or wilderness and backcountry regions.
Become proficient at and practice engine RPM management on constant-speed propeller aircraft by utilizing RPM management on take-off and avoid low, power on approaches to landing.
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Conduct aircraft ground operations in a safe and courteous manner to minimize propeller danger and blowing debris.
4. Pilots will abide by all State and Federal wildlife regulations regarding the use of aircraft.
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Act with all possible courtesy to those on the ground who are hunting, horseback riding or observing wildlife, by maintaining reasonable distance and altitude.
Honor and support seasonal airstrip closures for wildlife management purposes and support only those restrictions that are based on good science.
Know wildlife refuge boundaries as well as seasonal areas of wildlife congregation to avoid inadvertent low-level over-flights.
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Avoid putting potential stress on wildlife.
5. Pilots will practice good wilderness and backcountry flying ethics.
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Keep the noise signature of the aircraft to a safe minimum.
Practice “leave no trace” camping. Fly it in, fly it out.
Avoid very early morning departures unless safety of flight demands a deviation.
Be courteous to other users in the area.
Do not use wilderness airstrips for training purposes or just “to say you have been there.”
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Keep the aircraft clean of noxious weed seed to prevent the spread of weeds to backcountry airstrips.
6. Pilots are encouraged to volunteer their services and their aircraft for charitable causes that support worthy efforts as well as contribute to a positive image for general aviation. Pilots are also encouraged to make themselves available to public schools and service clubs to share this code of ethics and the value and personal fulfillment of flying.
7. Pilots are encouraged to promote general aviation as a legitimate and necessary component of the nation’s transportation system.
8. Experienced pilots are encouraged to assist other members of the aviation community to enhance and expand their aeronautical skills and knowledge.
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