DUATS An excellent government service for pilots. Student pilots, fax in your endorsed student pilot certificate to gain access. Invaluable!
	METARs Get METARs for any number of airports.

 

	KMYF Current METAR (Decoded) This is the current decoded METAR for our home field, KMYF.
	Historical METARs  This link provides historical METARs for the last 3 through 48 hours.
	Intellicast A favorite source for radar and satellite-based weather information.
	AWC Weather Overlays ONE OF THE BEST!! Graphical format for AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and PIREPs nationwide.
	NWS Contractions Here are all of the National Weather Service Contractions on one handy page.
	TAFs Get TAFs for any number of airports.
	TAF Decoder From the National Weather Center, a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast Decoder sheet.
	Aviation Digital Data Service One of the best weather sites I have seen to date. METARs, TAFs, PIREPs, AIR/SIGMETs, Satellite, Radar, Prog Charts, Winds/Temps Aloft, Convection, Icing and Turbulence plus more!
	NOAA Aviation Weather Center (AWC) The Aviation Weather Center for NOAA. Great site with lots of weather related tools and links.
	National Center for Atmospheric Research Web site with Real-Time weather data and NEXRAD radar provided by the National Weather Service.
	Naval Research Laboratory Marine Meteorology Division, but a lot of good weather info for pilots as well.
	National Weather Service National Weather Service Home page for Official Weather Forecast Products and Observations.
	Weather Information (Printed Reports and Forcasts) A great web page on Printed Reports and Forecasts.
	Weather Satellite Imagery on the Internet A great set of links for all types of Satellite Imagery on the Net.
	Weather.com A good all around Weather reporting site.
	How Weather Works USA Today's 'Guide to the Science of the Atmosphere.' Surprisingly good!
	Coriolis Force Explanation University of Illinois' visual depiction and explanation of Coriolis Force.

 

	Certified Pilots Database A great place to look up pilots. (Landings.com)
	Aircraft Performance Database Look up performance specifications on almost any aircraft. Great Site.
	Aviation Medical Examiners Look for an Aviation Medical Examiner in your area.
	A&P Mechanics Look up a mechanic in your area. Certified A&P's only.
	Air Taxi Operators List of all Air Taxi Operators certifiec by the FAA.
	Designated Pilot Examiner List Looking for an examiner for a particular checkride or type aircraft? Use this page.
	Radio frequency bands supporting aviation The various frequency bands used in flight. Nav (HF, UHF, NDBs, etc.), comm, etc.

	AIM     One of the best publications ever produced by the FAA - the Aeronautical Information Manual.
	Federal Aviation Regulations The Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations, courtesy of Landings.com.
	FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (P/CG) Use this as a reference for any and all phraseology/communications questions you may have.
	FAA-AFS 600 Regulatory Support Division Advisory circulars, ADs, STCs, Airman Testing Standards, Practical Test Standards, and other good information and publications.
	Practical Test Standards (PTS) Direct link to the AFS 600 PTS section.
	Aviation Safety Reporting System Commonly referred to as ASRS, these safety forms are a must-have item in every airman's flight bag. Pilots are guaranteed immunity from enforcement action provided a few key criteria are met.
	FAA Advisory Circular index AC central.
	FAA Advisory Circular Drafts Draft advisory circulars in a central location.
	FAA Type Designations Aircraft type designations for use in filing flight plans. I.e. Piper Seneca = PA34, Beech Starship = STAR, etc.
	Notices to Airmen FAA Notices to Airmen

	Airnav.com     This is a great site for cross-country planning. It has great information on airports, FBOs, NavAids, etc. Great Site !!
	AOPA Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. If you're not a member, you should be. AOPA is an excellent organization which fights tirelessly on behalf of general aviation.
	Air Safety Foundation Instructor Reports (AOPA) Instructor tips from AOPA's Air Safety Foundation.
	Great Circle Mapper Find the great-circle routes and distances for your next flight.
	NOS Approach plates Look up STARS, DPs, and any published IAP in the United States (and points elsewhere.)
	See How It Flies John S. Denker's illustrated explanation of the principles of flight.
	Landings.com A Great web site will all kinds of interesting articles, databases, and information.

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