Tbm 700 Owners and Pilots Association Inc

“An independent contractor was paid during 2017 to run the daily operations of the organization.”

“The association is comprised of dues paying members.”

“Members elect directors annually at the convention. There is a provision for members who cannot attend the annual meeting to vote in absentia.”

“Form 990 is reviewed by the secretary/treasurer prior to filing. No other board members review the 990.”

“Conflict of interest is covered in the bylaws of the association rather than a separate document. These are currently only available to the board members. Changes to the bylaws require approval by the membership. Other actions only require board approval.a financial "statement of the union" is provided to members every may and at the annual meeting. Any additional information is provided upon request.”

“A. To serve as a forum for owners and pilots of all series of daher tbm 700, tbm 850 and tbm 900 aircraft to exchange information, ideas and knowledge regarding the safe, pleasurable, proper and cost effective use, pilotage,operation and maintenance of the aircraft during the annual convention. B. To promote safety and other standards of use, pilotage, operation and maintenance of the aircraft by the members during the convention. C. To foster educational and development opportunities for members who are pilots or owners of the aircraft, enhancing the necessary competencies of the members with respect to the use, pilotage, operation and maintenance of the aircraft. Meetings during annual convention. D. To serve as a clearinghouse of information and research pertinent to the use, pilotage, operation and maintenance of the aircraft. See website. E. To provide recreational and social opportunities among the members in connection with the safe and pleasurable use of the aircraft.”

“The purpose of this achievement is predominantly to support education in aviation and to assist in the construction of one of the very first aircraft manufactured by socata.”