It is important to keep in mind that even if the EAA does join the FAA Safety Team they do not primarily represent the interests of personal rotorcraft. The PRA partners with and supports the work of, the EAA whenever possible and hopes that they will join the PRA in becoming a FAASTeam member in the future.
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is not currently a FAASTeam Industry member nor is any other organization that primarily promotes the rights and safety of LSA, EAB and Ultralight aircraft. The Helicopter Association International (HAI) is also a FAASTeam Industry Member however, they represent primarily industrial use of helicopters. The PRA is currently the sole organization representing not only personal rotorcraft but also experimental and ultralight aircraft of any kind as a FAASTeam Industry Member. organization representing personal rotorcraft such as Light Sport (LSA) Rotorcraft, Experimental Amateur Built (EAB) Rotorcraft, Ultralight Rotorcraft and Certified Personal Rotorcraft. The PRA is a 50-year-old organization and is the only major U.S. This agreement between the FAA and the PRA puts in place formal contacts and responsibilities to share information, promote education and safety awareness between both organizations. On August 21st the FAA and the PRA signed a Letter of Understanding making the PRA an FAA Safety Team Industry Member, creating a high-level relationship between the two organizations.