We do this by fostering opportunities to participate in and promote an understanding of aeronautics to the U.S. The NAA is America’s Aero Club. When the National Aeronautic Association began, the world was just beginning to understand that humans were no longer tethered to the Earth. In carrying out our mission, the NAA will:
*Develop opportunities to strengthen mutual objectives of the NAA’s corp
orate members, Air Sports organizations, affiliate, and institutional members, and regional aero club members, as well as aid in the formation of affiliated aero clubs in U.S. cities where such organizations do not now exist;
*Represent U.S. aviation throughout the world as the U.S. National Air Sport Control (NAC) of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale;
*Encourage, coordinate, document, and promote competition and record-making aviation and space events following the rules prescribed by the FAI;
*Recognize and reward those who make outstanding contributions to the advancement of aviation and space flight through presentations of awards and other honors;
*Endorse sound national programs and other efforts designed to help the U.S. remain a leader in aviation and space flight;
*Support and encourage aviation and space education programs;
*Promote and encourage public participation in and appreciation of U.S. aviation and space activities.
