FAA FAA homepage Aeronautical Charting Office Information about aeronautical charts, online chart ordering, downloadable airport diagrams, change notices, chart bulletins, list of sales agents for printed charts. Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) The entire contents of the AIM, including recent revisions and explanations of changes. Each section must be accessed separately. No provisions for downloading the entire document. Also Pilot/Controller Glossary available here. Aircraft Registration Inquiry Search the FAA registry by N-number, serial number, make/model, state/county, owner name, dealer and more. Also search availability of specific N-number. Airworthiness Directives Access ADs, both new and emergency. ADs issued within the last 60 days are available in their entirety. Search ADs by make/model, including those that apply to parts and accessories manufacturers. Also notes revisions and superceding ADs. Automated Flight Service Stations (AFSS) Data on applicable radio frequencies, RCO locations and coverage, tips for getting better weather briefings, filing flight plans and assessing weather. Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Locator Search for an AME by county, city, zip code or name. Download the entire list of AMEs by region, city/state or even nationally. Aviation Safety Program Information on the Pilot Proficiency Awards program and the Aviation Safety Counselors program. Aviation Registry, including Airmen and Aircraft Information on registering aircraft, including forms and contacts for more help. Also Airmen Certification information, including on-line change of address and other information. Designee Locator Find a pilot examiner, IA or other FAA-designated individual. Search by type of designation, city, state and country. Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) Review all FARs, by Part or by Sub-part. Check historical revisions to each Part. Review Special FARs by Part or by Sub-part, including historical revisions. Forms Copies of FAA forms needed for aircraft certification/repair, airports, airman records and airspace obstructions. Flight Standards Flight Standards Service, including safety and training programs, knowledge test guides and question banks, Advisory Circulars and other aviation information. Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) The electronic version of the printed Notices to Airmen, printed every 28 days. Also includes special interest NOTAMS and Temporary Flight Restrictions. Weather Services (Free) AccuWeather Regional and local forecasts, NEXRAD images for a 154 localities in the United States; radar pictures of metro areas; depictions of rain, snow and ice; satellite images; jetstream; frontal maps; international weather; and more. Site also includes a premium paid section with 21 types of radar, composite radar pictures updated every 5 minutes and hour-by-hour forecasts to 15 days out. NOAA Aviation Digital Data Service A full complement of METARs, TAFs, SIGMETS and PIREPS, complemented with winds aloft reports, turbulence and convection, prog charts and even an experimental icing chart. Satellite photos and radar images also available, as long-range and short-range animated images. NOAA Aviation Weather Center This site contains a full range of aviation weather products, notably a Standard Briefing page that allows the pilot to check the weather, then follow along with a briefer during a standard briefing, seeing the charts and maps the briefer sees as the briefer interprets them. If you primarily brief over the phone, this will dramatically improve your understanding of weather and weather briefings. Pilot Weather Briefing A comprehensive but unofficial source of preflight weather briefing, this site combines the developer’s favorite sources of aviation weather information into one package. Therefore, some of the weather products are actually links to official weather sources, while others are not. The Weather Channel A good all-around source for weather information, but the aviation section is limited to maps of winds, temperatures, and potential icing and IFR conditions. Flight Planning Tools Aeroplanner.com Free section provides some resources, most notably a section on TFRs that will plot the area on a map. Free access also includes Sectionals and WACs. Finding the free information requires some work, as it is hidden in links for subscription products. Complete access requires paid subscription of $4.95 per month or $49.94 per year for basic membership. Includes weather information, TFRs and Notams, instrument approach procedures, weight & balance calculator and pilot logbook. Airnav.com General information on airports, navaids, intersections and fuel availability. Site lets users access and report on airport facilities, including FBOs and restaurants, and to report recent fuel prices. Flight planner will pick airports for mid-trip stops based on approach procedures, fuel availability, length or fuel cost, or you can select the route manually. Aircraft Shopping (New and Used) Trade-A-Plane Limited number of classifieds available for free. Full site access requires subscription. Experimental Aircraft AviaBellanca Skyrocket II and III – 6-place, low wing, retractable gear, pressurization available Lancair ES, Legacy, IV, IVP – 4-place, low wing, fixed or retractable gear, pressurization available, turbo available Quicksilver Aircraft GT-500, GT-400 and assortment of ultralights Rans Aircraft S-6, S-7, S-10 S-12 and assortment of light aircraft Vans RV RV-3, RV-4, RV-6, RV-7, RV-8, RV-9 – 2-place, low wing, metal airframe, fixed gear, tailwheel available Aircraft Design Eclipse Aviation Eclipse 500 – 4- to 6-seat, low wing, metal airframe, retractable gear, pressurized, twin engine jet. Certification planned. Explorer Aircraft Explorer 500 – 10-seat and utility, high wing, retractable gear, piston and turbo prop single. Certification planned. Safire Aircraft Company Personal Jet – 6-seat, low wing, composite airframe, retractable gear, pressurized, twin engine jet. Certification planned. General Information/Education AVweb.com Features, news, databases, pictures, quizzes and more on one of the largest aviation sites on the web. FAA Aviation Education Outreach Educational resources for kids and career information for adults, including grants and scholarships. FAAviation News A bimonthly publication of the FAA that includes safety issues as well as articles of general interest. Flight Safety Foundation Publications, news releases, seminar information and other materials generated by this non-profit international safety organization. Archives require free registration. Fly-Aerobatics A site dedicated to those who love to fly aerobatics or who simply enjoy aerobatics and air shows. NOAA Aviation Weather Newsletter - The Front A National Weather Service publication aimed at improving pilots’ understanding of weather dynamics. Magazines The Aviation Consumer Resources for being a smart consumer of aviation products and services. Aviation Safety Pilot technique for keeping out of trouble, hints for developing good judgment and tools to help ensure safe flying. FLYING magazine Pilot Getaways IFR Magazine Tips for getting the most out of flying IFR in general aviation airplanes. IFR Refresher Dedicated to keeping your IFR skills and knowledge sharp. KITPLANES Magazine The world's number one homebuilt aircraft magazine. Light Plane Maintenance Maintenance information for mechanics and owners who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. Pilot/Owner Organizations Aerostar Owners Association Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association American Bonanza Society Aviation Crime Prevention Institute, Inc. Bellanca-Champion Club Cessna Owner Organization Cessna Pilots Association Experimental Aviation Association International Comanche Society, Inc. Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association Mooney Owners of America National EMS Pilots Association Piper Flyer Association Piper Owner Society Seaplane Pilots Association |