About IAPG

The Iowa Aviation Promotion Group is a non-profit organization whose mission is to grow aviation by increasing the number of pilots, aviation users, and aviation supporters within the state.  IAPG offers programs intended to increase awareness of the benefits of aviation, educate the public, increase the activity level of current aviation enthusiasts, increase the number of pilots and aircraft within the state, and provide opportunities for young and old to experience aviation in Iowa.  The Iowa Aviation Promotion Group is a member of The International Council of Air Shows.

We have set measurable goals to monitor the benefit of each of these programs.

Our Programs

Supporting our missions of growing general aviation in Iowa, increasing the number of pilots, increasing flying activity, and securing public support for aviation, IAPG has a calendar of annual programs:

• Organizing the Annual Air Fair, Fly Iowa. Usually a full scale aerobatic air show is part of Fly Iowa. IAPG is a member of the International Council of Air Shows. Fly Iowa is always without admission cost!
• Youth represent the future of aviation so IAPG promotes Youth Aviation rallies.
• First awarded in 2022, the $2500 Chuck McDonald Aviation Training Scholarship encourages 16-24 year olds to begin career paths in aviation by assisting in funding their flight training.
• The Fly Iowa Challenge is an on-going program to give pilots and incentive to fly more and visit all 105 of Iowa’s public and public use airports. The program is attractive to even out-of-state pilots.

All these activities require financial support and volunteer assistance from people like you. Please consider becoming a member and donating to this worthy organization. As a 501 C (3) not-for-profit, donations are tax-deductible.

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