AOPA Pilot Magazine Rates
Classified Rates = Per Word
* Contracts for 1/6 page or more earn the 6- or 12-time rate on larger space units up to 2/3 page when used within the contract year. Contracts for 1/3 page or more earn the 6- or 12-time rate on all larger space units when used within the contract year. The special rate may be used in combination with the four-color rates to earn the most favorable black & white rate.
**Full-page black & white ads may be used in combination with the above four-color rates to earn the most favorable frequency. Fractional black & white ads (1/3 page or larger) may be used only in combination with fractional color ads
***The rates apply whenever 12 full pages or more are used during the contract period.
Please Make A Selection
Inserts
Furnished inserts at black and white earned rate, less 10%. Additional mechanical inserting charges may be required. Other inserts and gatefolds are available; rates and specifications provided on request. Each side of an insert counts as one page, regardless of its dimensions. Charges do not include printing.
Service Rates
A discount of 20% is available to qualified FAA-approved flight and ground schools; FBOs; hotels, motels, and resorts; travel agencies and commissions; nonprofit organizations, publishers, government entities, and mail-order firms selling products for a stated price and not available for general distribution. Publisher reserves the right to make final determination for qualification at this rate.
Special Position
To be assured position in first half of magazine, extra 10%. Special position, when available, extra 15%. Special position orders cannot be cancelled.
Commissions and Cash Discounts
Agency commission: 15% of gross provided full payment is received within 30 days of invoice date. Accounts not paid within these terms are subject to a late-payment finance charge computed at 1-1/2% per month (18% annual percentage rate) on any balance outstanding 30 days or more after billing date.
International Orders
All international advertising orders must be stated and paid in U.S. dollars.
Bleed
Accepted for 1/2 page horizontal, 2/3 page, and full pages only.
Mailing Instructions
AOPA Pilot
Advertising Department
421 Aviation Way
Frederick, MD 21701
Telephone: 301/695-2368
Fax: 301/695-2313
pilot.ads@aopa.org