AOPA selects Windsock as official Aircraft valuation partner

CINCINNATI, OH — Windsock, the aviation industry's most advanced AI-powered aircraft valuation platform, today announced an exclusive partnership with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), becoming the organization's official and preferred aircraft valuation tool.Under this agreement, AOPA members will receive 12 complimentary comprehensive standard valuation reports per year, along with 50% discounts on all additional reports and select upgrades. This represents a dramatic leap forward from an industry accustomed to one-size-fits-all calculators—with limited options for fully automated and tailored aircraft-specific analysis."For decades, aircraft owners have had to choose between one-size-fits-all calculators or expensive professional appraisals; there was nothing in between," said Ian Hoyt, Founder of Windsock. "We're finally bringing aircraft valuations into the 21st century. Buyers and sellers of cars and real estate have had access to accurate, asset-specific pricing for years. Now aircraft owners do too."Member Benefits• 12 Free Comprehensive Valuation Reports Per Year: Aircraft-specific valuations with comparable sales analysis, ADS-B flight activity categorization, AI-powered avionics parsing, and 12-month price forecasting.• 50% Discount on Additional Reports: $24.99 versus $49.99 standard pricing.• 50% Discount on Logbook Analysis: The best-valued AI-powered logbook analyzer on the market at just $15 (versus $30 standard). Users get full search andamp; sharing capability across all their logbooks, view generated summaries and key findings, and drill down to source pages.• Free Price Index Access: Real-time market pricing for nearly 5,000 make/model/year combinations.• Dedicated AOPA Support: Support through AOPA's Pilot Information Center, with staff trained to assist members with Windsock-related questions.The Windsock AI AgentAOPA members also gain access to Windsock's AI Agent—an aviation research assistant integrated with all of Windsock's market data plus the user's own valuation reports, logbook analyses, and research history. Members can ask questions like "What's the market trend for Cirrus SR22 prices?" and receive instant, data-driven answers. The Agent maintains conversation context across sessions, enabling complex research workflows. AOPA members receive 20 AI messages per month at no additional cost.AI-Powered Logbook AnalysisWindsock's Logbook Analyzer runs maintenance records through a proprietary AI pipeline that transforms complicated maintenance data into searchable, structured intelligence. The system automatically identifies annual inspections, AD/SB compliance status, engine health indicators, component histories, and maintenance red flags. Purchasers can share their analysis via link, giving recipients full access to search across all uploaded logbooks, view summaries, and inspect original source pages on Windsock's platform.Proven AccuracyTrained on over 418 million data points and refined through over seven years of research and development, Windsock achieves 12% median pricing error across all aircraft categories—finally bringing aviation valuation in line with the accuracy standards that buyers and sellers of cars and real estate have come to expect. Because Windsock uses machine learning, accuracy can be statistically measured and quantified, which is something traditional valuation methods have historically lacked. Unlike legacy guides that update periodically, Windsock's models incorporate real-time market data, continuously monitoring what's actually selling, at what prices, and how long it takes.AvailabilityAOPA member benefits are available immediately at windsock.ai. Members can verify their membership through single sign-on and begin accessing their 12 free annual reports right away. Non-members can create free accounts to access the price index and explore the platform.About WindsockWindsock is the aviation industry's most advanced aircraft valuation platform, combining machine learning with comprehensive market data to deliver accurate, instant aircraft valuations. For more information, visit windsock.ai.About AOPASince 1939, AOPA has protected the freedom to fly by creating an environment that gives people of all ages the opportunity to enjoy aviation and all it has to offer. AOPA is the world's largest community of pilots, aircraft owners, and aviation enthusiasts with representatives based in Frederick, Md.; Washington, D.C.; and seven regions across the United States. The association provides member services including advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels; legal services; flight training and safety programs; and award-winning media. AOPA specializes in making aviation more accessible to everyone. To learn more, visit www.aopa.org.###Website: windsock.aiAOPA Member Benefits: https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/buying-an-aircraft/aircraft-valuation