Pilot Magazine

Electronic File Specifications

• Preferred format: PDF/X4 is the preferred file format for submission.

• Resolution: All images/files should be high resolution 300 DPI.Total Area or Ink Density is 300%.

• Colors: Only use CMYK colors; convert spot colors to process. No RGB, LAB, or ICC profiles.

• Fonts: Always embed all fonts. Do not allow font substitutions. Do not use True Type fonts.

• Transparency: All transparent objects must be flattened at a high resolution. Avoid placing transparent objects on top of text or other critical vector objects.

• Bleed: Accepted for full pg, 2/3 pg, 1/2 pg horizontal, and 1/3 pg vertical pages only.

Submit Your File

• Visit https://aopa.sendmyad.com to set up an account.  
  Follow the instructions to submit your PDF file via this portal. 

• Email files to the following address: pilot.ads@aopa.org Failure to provide the required materials can negatively impact the  quality of reproduction and may result in production charges.

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.

MINIMUM ADS ACCEPTED

1 inch. Ads less than 1/6 page must be in even units with 2 1/4-inch maximum widths. Ads 1/6 page and larger must be standard units only. Bleed plate size 8 3/8 x 11 1/4 inches. Trim size 8 1/8 x 10 7/8 inches. Safety margin: Live matter must be kept 1/4 inch away from final trim size. Page is three columns wide; each column is 2 1/4 inches wide by 10 inches deep.