About the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association (COPA)

Our Mission

The Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) is a not-for-profit membership organization established to educate, promote the safety of and support the owners and pilots of certified aircraft manufactured by Cirrus Design Corporation, encourage ownership of these aircraft and provide social activities for its members. Additionally, COPA will promote goodwill towards the general aviation community.

The bylaws under which COPA operates are available in PDF format at this link.

For a list of our features and benefits, please see our Membership Benefits Page.

The current leadership of COPA is made up of the following volunteers:
  • President: Curt Sanford
  • Vice-President: Gordon Feingold
  • Secretary: Stuart Rosenberg
  • Treasurer: Matt Swart
  • At-Large Board Members: Mike Radomsky, Jerry Seckler, Timm Preusser

  • Other Volunteers include:
  • COPA Response! Team:
  • Technical Liaisons: Alan Grose, Marty Weinhous
  • Medical Experts: Dr. Michael Baehr, Dr. Jerrold Seckler
  • Membership Director: Brian Turrisi
  • Webmaster: Blaine Iler

  • COPA holds annual board elections. Please contact membership@cirruspilots.org if you have any questions or would like to volunteer for any position.

    Contacting COPA


    You can reach COPA at the following email and postal addresses:

    Membership/COPA Questions: membership@cirruspilots.org
    Technical and Medical Questions: coparesponse@cirruspilots.org
    Web Site Questions/Comments/Suggestions: webmaster@cirruspilots.org or use our webmaster contact form.

    Postal Address:
    COPA
    2830 North Rancho Drive, Suite B
    Las Vegas, NV 89130



    COPA is NOT affiliated with Cirrus Design or any other companies mentioned on this site. Rather, COPA was established by and for Cirrus owners and pilots. COPA is also not affiliated with the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association, but we invite you to visit their site at www.copanational.org for information about flying in Canada!


    1) COPA is strongly committed to the safe operation of Cirrus aircraft. We present information via our website, newsletter and other media without representation or warranty as to the suitability or appropriateness of any opinion, recommendation, or suggestion contained therein. It is offered solely to promote discussion among, and for the entertainment of our members. Cirrus aircraft are certified and regulated by the FAA and equivalent governmental regulating bodies around the world. Operation and modification of these aircraft except as specifically allowed by these bodies is not advised and potentially in violation of law. Cirrus aircraft should always be operated in accordance with the POH, the manufacturer's instructions and governmental regulations. COPA does not recommend operating or altering the aircraft in any manner which deviates from the above or which could impair safety of flight. Before taking any action based upon anything contained in the above media, it is essential that you seek approval from the manufacturer, the appropriate certifying body, your A&P or CFI. The Pilot in Command is always ultimately responsible for the safe operation of any aircraft. As a user of this web site, you expressly acknowledge the above. COPA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR DIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING INJURY TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. THE USER OF THIS WEBSITE AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD COPA AND ITS MEMBERS AND AGENTS HARMLESS FROM ALL CLAIMS, ACTIONS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, AND EXPENSES ARISING FROM ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.

    2) Any posts on the COPA Forums, including (but not limited to) posts by COPA officers, board members, and volunteers, are the opinion and responsibility of the author of that specific post. No statement should be construed to be the official position of COPA itself, unless explicitly stated.

    3) The COPA Logo is a Service Mark of the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association. All Rights Reserved.


    Notice: The Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association is a fully independent, membership supported organization. We receive no financial support from Cirrus Design Corp or any other aviation related companies. Advertising on this web site and in our newsletter, and sponsorship of some of our activities, is solicited provided the content falls within the editorial standards as set by the editors and Board of Directors. It is sold at what we believe are market rates without preference. Our dues and other income are spent in accordance with our Mission Statement. Annual financial statements are available to all members by request.