The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations (IAOPA) have kicked off the 2022 European General Aviation Survey. Working with EASA and Aero Friedrichshafen, the general aviation community has conducted annual surveys of pilots and owners to gain a better understanding of trends and provide more accurate safety analysis in Europe.
Last year’s survey drew more than 1,000 responses from pilots and owners, representing more than 2,000 aircraft registered in 28 European countries, the associations said. They added that this provided important data that was shared with EASA for its annual safety review.
The data enables EASA to more fully calculate accident rates of noncommercial aircraft, as well as better assess regulatory impacts. It also provides a more complete picture of the economic impact of general aviation in Europe, they added.
The survey is being hosted on a new website described as a "general aviation hub" that was developed to foster a better understanding of general aviation. This year’s survey closes on April 17.