I believe both the AUF and AOPA are together on this AOC issue:
"AOCs should and must be limited to organisations conducting charter and RPT operations for fare paying passengers only - all other requirements for AOCs must be abolished. Flying schools are required to have an AOC that adds considerably to the cost of flying. There is no logical reason why schools training to PPL should be burdened with this cumbersome process"
this was a quote from VP of AOPA Russell Kelly. The sooner that these fraternities get together to form a strong and common stance, the better general and recreational aviation will be