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Learn To Fly San Diego Links
Welcome to the Learn To Fly San Diego Links Page. Here you will find some
useful links including current METAR information for some local airports. Please use this information at your own risk, and not as a substitute for
a complete weather briefing.
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Exams 4 Pilots
Free Practice Exams for all Pilot Knowledge Tests
Weather Related Links
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DUATS
An excellent government service for pilots. Student pilots, fax in your endorsed student pilot certificate to gain access. Invaluable!
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METARs
Get METARs for any number of airports.
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KMYF
Current METAR (Decoded) This is the current decoded
METAR for our home field, KMYF.
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Intellicast
A favorite source for radar and satellite-based weather information.
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AWC Weather Overlays
ONE OF THE BEST!! Graphical format for AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and PIREPs nationwide.
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NWS Contractions
Here are all of the National Weather Service Contractions on one handy page.
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TAFs
Get TAFs for any number of airports.
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TAF Decoder
From the National Weather Center, a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast Decoder sheet.
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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!
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NOAA
Aviation Weather Center (AWC) The Aviation Weather Center for NOAA. Great
site with lots of weather related tools and links.
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National
Center for Atmospheric Research Web site with Real-Time weather data
and NEXRAD radar provided by the National Weather Service.
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Naval
Research Laboratory Marine Meteorology Division, but a lot of good
weather info for pilots as well.
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National
Weather Service National Weather Service Home page for Official
Weather Forecast Products and Observations.
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Weather
Satellite Imagery on the Internet A great set of links for all types of Satellite Imagery on the Net.
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Weather.com A good all around Weather reporting site.
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How Weather Works
USA Today's 'Guide to the Science of the Atmosphere.' Surprisingly good!
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Coriolis Force Explanation
University of Illinois' visual depiction and explanation of Coriolis Force.
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Aviation Databases

FAA Documentation and
Information

Other Interesting
Sites
 | Airnav.com
This is a great site for cross-country planning. It has great information on airports,
FBOs, NavAids, etc. Great Site !!
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 | 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.
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 | Air Safety Foundation Instructor Reports
(AOPA)
Instructor tips from AOPA's Air Safety Foundation.
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 | Great Circle Mapper
Find the great-circle routes and distances for your next flight.
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 | NOS Approach plates
Look up STARS, DPs, and any published IAP in the United States (and points elsewhere.)
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 | Landings.com A Great web site will all kinds of interesting articles, databases, and information.
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