Where are they now? AOPA Sweepstakes aircraft roll call BY NIKI BRITTON ILLUSTRATION BY TAYLOR CALLERY IT'S BEEN 68 YEARS since AOPA gave away its first two aircraft on national television, and since 1993 AOPA sweepstakes giveaways have become an exciting and anticipated event for every AOPA member and pilot across the country. Since 1993, AOPA has given away 26 aircraft spread across 17 states. Currently only four sweepstakes winners still own and fly their aircraft, while some sweepstakes aircraft were purchased by their new owners as recently as 2023. AOPA PILOT / July 2024 65