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Non-Profit 501(c)(3)
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Established 2004
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CalPilots Sub-Chapter
✦ Non-Profit 501(c)(3) ✦ Established 2004 ✦ CalPilots Sub-Chapter
Who Is Membership for?
Aviation Enthusiasts
Love aviation and airport culture
Enjoy aviation community and events
Support Aviation in Carlsbad, CA
Pilots & Professionals
Fly or work in aviation
Value safety, networking, and aviation advocacy
Invested in Palomar Airport’s Future
Families & Future Aviators
Kids curious about flight and STEM
Interested in Youth Aviation Day
Interested in aviation scholarships, clubs, and education
Our Flagship Event
Youth Aviation Day
PAA’s annual flagship event introduces hundreds of kids and families to aviation through hands-on experiences, aircraft displays, and real-world exposure to flight and aviation careers.
Membership Plans
| Benefit | Plane SpotterFree | Student Pilot$35/year | Aviation Supporter$150/year | Aviator & Professional$300/year | Family & Future Aviators$450/year |
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| Flight Simulator Access | — | ✓ | 2 Hours included yearly | 4 Hours yearly, discounted additional | 6 hours yearly. All additional 50% off base. |
| Aviation Networking Happy Hours | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Member-Only Communications & Updates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mock Oral Exams for FAA Ratings | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scholarship & Youth Program Eligibility | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Youth Aviation Day – Priority Entry | — | — | ✓ Priority entry | ✓ Priority entry | ✓ Guaranteed access |
| Early Access to Youth Programs | — | — | ✓ Early access | ✓ Early access | ✓ Guaranteed access |
| Partner & Airport Discounts | — | — | ✓ Exclusive offers† | ✓ Exclusive offers† | ✓ Exclusive offers† |
| Special Event Early Invites | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Passenger Flight Opportunities | — | — | — | ✓ As available | ✓ As available |
| Member Recognition | — | — | — | ✓ Supporting Member recognition | ✓ Supporting Family recognition |
† Discounts/offers vary by partner and availability.