# Petition of the Aircraft Owner and Pilots Association (AOPA) To Amend FAA Policy Concerning Flying Club Operations at Federally Obligated Airports
> **Rule** · Final policy. · Published 2016-03-15 · Effective 2016-04-04 · 81 FR 13719
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-05833
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final policy.
- **Citation:** 81 FR 13719
- **Publication date:** 2016-03-15
- **Effective date:** 2016-04-04
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2015-2022
## Abstract

The policy statement clarifies the FAA's policy interpretation regarding the operation of flying clubs at federally-obligated airports. Specifically, this policy statement amends FAA Order 5190.6B, Airport Compliance Requirements, Section 10.6 Flying Clubs to allow the clubs to compensate instructors and mechanics who are club members for services rendered to the Club. This policy statement also amends the FAA's definition of flying clubs.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/03/15/2016-05833/petition-of-the-aircraft-owner-and-pilots-association-aopa-to-amend-faa-policy-concerning-flying)
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