1. Elimination of barriers which impede the utilization of general aviation aircraft for international flights, such as restricted airspace, unreasonable advance diplomatic clearances, customs security deposits on aircraft, excessive inspection and clearance fees, unduly long advance notification requirements and restriction of international airports against general aviation traffic;
  2. Provision of informative articles, bulletins and press releases to aviation publications and other news media as appropriate with regard to IAOPA and general aviation in order to promote better understanding of general aviation worldwide;
  3. Develop and disseminate information circulars and other material to member organizations on subjects pertinent to their operation and understanding in dealing with their national authorities and international organizations, including information of interest to their membership;
  4. Encourage the provision of services at international airports to facilitate the clearance and handling of international general aviation flights;
  5. The elimination of restrictions and possible hazards to air navigation;
  6. The development of airports, air routes, communications, navigation facilities and services designed and operated to fill the needs of general aviation;
  7. Weather reporting and forecasting facilities adequate for the needs of general aviation;
  8. Acceptance of flight plans by national authorities as adequate advance notification of arrival at designated airports of entry, with ATC authorities being responsible for directing the pilot to an area on the airport where customs, health and immigration clearances can be effected with a minimum of delay;
  9. Production and improvement of aeronautical charts to enable both visual and radio navigation as appropriate to the area;
  10. The permanent marking and lighting of all manmade obstructions which may be hazardous to flight and the depiction of such hazards on aeronautical charts.


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