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Size
1x
6x
12x
Cover 4
$29,180
$26,565
$23,780
Cover 2 & 3
$27,965
$25,460
$22,805
2-pg spread
$38,048
$35,416
$33,072
Full pg
$23,780
$22,135
$20,670
2/3 pg
$17,770
$16,150
$15,085
1/2 pg
$13,500
$12,270
$11,475
1/3 pg
$9,625
$8,760
$8,185
1/6 pg
$4,840
$4,550
$4,280

Specifications

Pilot mag Specifications.jpg
Non-bleed
Ad Size
Inches Wide
Inches High
1 pg
7
10
2/3 pg
4.625
10
1/3 pg vertical
2.25
10
1/3 pg horizontal
4.625
4.9375
1/2 pg
7
4.9375
1/6 pg
2.25
4.9375
1 inch
2.25
1
With Bleed
Ad Size
Inches Wide
Inches High
2 pg spread
16.75
11.25
1 pg
8.375
11.25
2/3 pg
5.3125
11.25
1/2 pg
8.375
5.5625
1/3 Vertical
3
11.25

File Requirments

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.

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING & MAILING INSTRUCTIONS

A minimum of 10 words is required for classified ads. Prepayment discounts are as follows: 5% for six months, 10% for 12 months. Prepayment in full is required for all discounts. Credit cards are accepted as method of payment. The ad-insertion deadlines for display advertisements also apply to classified ads. Classified ads may be emailed to donna.stoner@aopa.org or transmitted via fax to 301-695-2396

Deadlines

Issue/Theme
Space Closing
Ad Materials Due
Digital Edition Live
Print in Homes
Show Distribution

January

Weather

11.3.25
11.10.25
12.2.25
12.15.25 - 12.18.25

February

Flying in the backcountry

12.1.25
12.8.25
12.30.25
1.12.26 - 1.15.26

AOPA Fly-In at Buckeye, NW Aviation Conference, NGPA Industry Expo

March

Destination

1.12.26
1.19.26
2.3.26
2.17.26 - 2.20.26

Women in Aviation, Verticon/Heli-Expo, AEA

April

2.9.26
2.16.26
3.10.26
3.16.26 - 3.19.26

Sun 'n Fun

May

3.9.26
3.16.26
4.7.26
4.13.26 - 4.16.26

Great Alaska Aviation Gathering

June

Mental Health & Performance

4.13.26
4.20.26
5.12.26
5.18.26 - 5.21.26

July

Road to Oshkosh

5.11.26
5.18.26
6.9.26
6.15.26 - 6.18.26

EAA Airventure (Oshkosk)

August

6.8.26
6.15.26
7.6.26
7.13.26 - 7.16.26

September

Sweepstakes Reveal

7.6.26
7.13.26
8.4.26
8.10.26 - 8.13.26

October

The Future of Light Sport

8.3.26
8.10.26
9.1.26
9.8.26 - 9.11.26

November

Pilot Gear

8.31.26
9.7.26
9.30.26
10.13.26 - 10.16.26

NBAA (Turbine)

December

Giving Back

10.5.26
10.12.26
11.3.26
11.16.26 - 11.19.26

January 2027

11.2.26
11.9.26
12.1.26
12.14.26 - 12.17.26

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