Flight Training and Aviation Resource Links

Friends of JustFlightSchools.com

• Flight Training
• Aircraft Owner Online Magazine - The Aviator's Social Network
• Pilot Job Resources
• Flight Schools Directory
• Aviation Jobs
• DirectoryCareerTraining.com
• Comprehensive Flight School and Flight Training Directory - Pilot-Flight-Instruction.com
• All Advertising Agencies - Comprehensive guide to advertising agencies, making it easy to find the right ad agency for your aviation business.
• Tarpy Tailors - Aviation Uniforms - Since 1934, Tarpy Tailors has been the leader in uniforms for the aviation industry.
• Glasair Transition Training, Flight Testing and Delivery - specializing in Glasair, Glastar, and Sportsman aircraft
• PhD in Management - portal for information on doctoral degrees in management
• helicopters for sale - Website where you can sell your helicopter

Aviation Blogs

• Globalair.com - Blog

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How to find FAA Designated Aviation Medical Examiners

• http://faa-medical.findthedata.org/ - Find Aviation Medical Examiners

Flight Planning and Weather Resources

• Weathermeister
• Flight Schedule Pro
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
• Aviation Weather
• National Weather Association
• Weather Underground
• Weather Aero HEMS
• AOPA Internet Flight Planner (membership required)
• Airnav Information about any airport
• DUAT -Official Briefing
• CSC DUATS -Official Briefing
• Lockheed Martin AFSS
• SkyVector - Online Sectionals
• FlightCentral
• FlightAware Track a plane's progress on an IFR flight plan
• FltPlan.com a free Flight Planning website for General Aviation pilots.
• Published NOTAMs Not given by AFSS unless requested!
• AeroPlannerweb-based flight planning service. Free for EAA members!
• Aviation Weather
• Aviation Weather Services
• aviationweather.gov
• JesseWeather shows weather trends.
• intellicast This private site has some very good severe weather radar.
• noaa.gov If you're interested in overall or non-aviation weather, this is a good place to start.
• AvWx Workshops

Training Aids

• Free Online Ground School from Gold Seal
• Pitot/Static System Malfunction simulator
• AOPA Project Pilot AOPA can help you find a mentor
• AOPA Flight Training A great place to start your investigation
• LearnToFly Cessna's site on learning to fly
• Download the Bendix/King KLN 89B simulator for training in the Cessna 172RG.
• Download the Garmin GNS 430 simluator for training in the Cessna 152 or 172N (requires Windows 2000 or later)

Helpful Links

• Globalair.com - Airport Resource Center
• Pilotjourney.com - A wealth of information on flight training, aviation careers, plus a pilot shop and aviation forum!
• Myaviationschool.com - Aviation forums, pilot shop, training aids, and photo galleries!
• Challengeair.com - Challenge Air for Kids and Friends is a non-profit organization giving physically challenged children motivational, inspirational, and life-changing opportunites through aviation
• Oklahomapilots.org - The Oklahoma Pilot's Association is for all pilots, aircraft owners, and aviation enthusiasts state-wide. OPA promotes aviation education and safety in personal and business flying
• FAA.gov/runwaysafety -FAA established this website for pilots to minimize runway incursions. Recomended by a professional pilot.
• Agaviation.org - National Agricultural Aviation Association
• Staffordspacecenter.com - Stafford Air & Space Center is a 35,000 square foot museum of space and aeronautics located in Weatherford, Oklahoma.
• Airjourney.com - Air Journey LLC
• Liveatc.net - Listen to live Air Traffic Control
• Flightleveljobs.com - A list ofcurrent jobs in the aviation industry
• Business Air
• Gainesville
• AOPA
• Schweizer Aircraft
• Sikorsky
• Job-Applications.com - airline jobs - Apply to airline jobs online
• ElJet - Empty leg jet charters
• Fly Away Simulation - The most complete flight simulator website featuring flight simulator downloads, news and add-ons for Microsoft Flight, FSX, FS2004 and X-Plane
• Military School - Find Military jobs and military career information. Online military job search resources.

Helicopter Jobs

• Find a Pilot
• Av Jobs
• Just Helicopters
• Rotorwash International
• Military Hire

FAA Publications

• FAA Airplane Flying Handbook.pdf
• FAA Pilots Handbook of Aeronutical Knowledge.pdf
• FAA Aviation Weather.pdf
• FAA Instrument Flying Handbook.pdf
• FAA Instrument Procedures Handbook.pdf
• FAA Advanced Avionics Handbook.pdf
• FAA Weight & Balance Handbook.pdf
• FAA Student Pilot Guide.pdf
• FAA Aviation Instructors Handbook.pdf

Free Approach, En-route, and AFD Charts

• FAA Free Digital Products page

iTunes Aviation Training Videos from the University of North Dakota (UND)

• UND AeroCast Training Videos

iPhone,iPad, And iPod Aviation Applications

• FBO Fuel Prices from Globalair - $3.99 app for checking fuel prices
• Pilot's Toolbox
• ForeFlight
• FltPlan Airports
• FltPlan Flight Deck Guide
• FltPlan Mobile
• FltPlan
• AOPA Airports
• iE6B
• AeroWeather
• FAR/AIM

Pilot Training Financing

• Pilot Finance Financing for your flight training

Flight Organizations, Clubs, and Associations

• AOPA.org - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association provides a website with an exceptional amount of information for all to enjoy.
• EAA.org - Experimental Aircraft Association
• Ninety-Nines, International Oranization of Women Pilots
• Women in Aviation, International Another organization for women pilots
• U.S. Pilot's Association a grassroots organization of general aviation pilots
• Air Safety Foundation (ASF) an offshoot of AOPA, providing a lot of safety education
• Cirrus Owners & Pilots Association
• Cessna Pilot's Association
• Fly 2 Lunch a free $100 Hamburger site
• Adventure Pilot Fun places to go on and around airports nationwide
• Illinois Aviation Museum at Bolingbrook
• National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI)
• Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
• Whirly Girls

Federal Resources

• FAA pilot information
• FAA Safety Team: Safer Skies through Education (SPANS) Seminars and the Wings program
• National Transportation & Safety Board (NTSB) Aviation Branch
• Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS)
• Federal Aviation Administration
• Transportation Security Administration

Information For Veterans Interested In Aviation Schools

• List of Schools for U.S. Veterans - schools offering GI-Bill training
• Many links to GI-Bill training resources

Online Communities and Forums

• Pilots of America
• MyTransponder, "FaceBook" for Pilots
• studentpilot
• AOPA Forums
• Purple Board

Podcasts

• University of North Dakota Aerocast
• PilotCast and CFICast
• Uncontrolled Airspace
• The Finer Points
• Airspeed
• Aviation Podcasts Network
• Thirty ThousandFeet's listing of Podcasts

Public Benefit Flying

• Angel Flight Central
• LifeLine Pilots
• Civil Air Patrol
• EAA Young Eagles
• Air Care Alliance
• Cloud Nine Rescue Flights

Buying a Plane

• Globalair.com - Aircraft Exchange
• Trade-a-Plane has many available and is available free in the A & M Lobby
• Diamond aircraft
• Cessna Aircraft
• Controller
• Aircraft Shopper Online
• Barnstormers
• Light Sport Aircraft Headquarters
• Piper Aircraft

Getting your Certificate

• Aviation Medical Examiners Unless going for a Sport Pilot, you'll need a medical!
• Application for Certificate (IACRA) You can fill out your application online!
• Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application for Pilots, Flight Instructors and Ground Instructors (8710-1) or print it out yourself
• Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application for Sport Pilot (8710-11)
• Update your address with the FAA if you already have a certificate and have moved

FAA Source Documents

These are the "official source" for much of the information you'll need when flying.

• Student Pilot's Guide (FAA-H-8083-27A)
• Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
• Aeronautical Information Manual
• Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA_H-8083-3A)
• Pilot/Controller Glossary
• Aviation Weather (AC 00-6)
• Aviation Weather Services (AC 00-45F)
• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25)
• Instrument Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-15A)
• Instrument Procedures Handbook (FAA-H-8261-1A)
• Certification: Pilots and Flight & Ground Instructors (including endorsements) (AC 61-65E)

Pilot Blogs

• Purdue a student pilot out of Joliet, IL
• Matt Teller, Beech 1900 first officer
• Rob Schaffer, a student pilot in PA

GPS Operating Guides & Simulators

KLN89B

• Pilot's Guide
• Quick Reference Guide
• Pilot's Guide Addendum
• Product Simulator

KLN90B

• Pilot's Guide
• Abbreviated Operating Guide
• Memory Jogger

KLN94

• Pilot's Guide
• Quick Reference Guide

Garmin 430/530

• GNS 430 Pilot's Guide
• GNS 430 Quick Reference Guide
• Sample GNS 530/430 Training Syllabus
• Garmin 430 Product Simulator

Garmin G1000

• Cockpit Reference Guide (System Software Version 0563.03 or later), Rev. A, Mar, 2007
• Cockpit Reference Guide Addendum (Cessna Nav III), Rev. A, Jul, 2005
• Pilot's Guide (System Software Version 0563.03 or later), Rev. A, Mar, 2007
• Garmin G1000 PC Trainer (for purchase from Garmin)

Other Avionics

• STEC30 Pilot's Operating Handbook autopilot
• KAP140 Pilot's Guide autopilot
• Avidyne TAS600 (Ryan 9900BX TCAD)