Overall, the various associations that make up IAOPA have greatly increased the awareness of their respective government authorities and the public as to the nature and needs of general aviation. Constructive contacts with national authorities have been most productive and have been encouraged throughout by the activities of the IAOPA organization.

In order to assist the national organizations in this effort, IAOPA has produced a set of guidelines and helpful hints for use by the various national groups in how to best work with their national authorities.

There is strong evidence that the efforts of IAOPA and its constituent groups have produced a growing recognition and respect for general aviation in the general public, and international bodies as well as within the national governments of many States.