Useful Links
Aerotrekking
What better way to get into ultralights than low level, ground effect
flying in kite planes over desserted canyons in New Mexico?
Air
Nav
Air Nav provides field information, fuel services, and FBO contact information
for all general aviation airports in the United States. The site also
allows you to calculate distances between airports.
Aviation
Weather
One of the best sites for weather information. Windspeed, weather radar,
and forecast can be found for any location in the country.
AOPA
So you want to learn to fly, but you're not sure where to start? Check
out the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association website for some great
advice.
AOPA
Safety Foundation
Fun quizzes after taking quick, vitally important safety courses online.
Make your flying safer and have fun while doing it!
Be
A Pilot
Have $60 lying around? Sure you could use it to buy 15 super burritos
at Anna's. But wouldn't you rather use it for an introductory flight
lesson? For only $59 bucks, you can begin your flight training and have
change left over for some chips and salsa.
Flying
In Europe
Planning on crossing the pond anytime soon Mr. Lindburgh? Then you should
check out all the relevant info on European flying conditions.
Greater
Boston Soaring Club
Based at Sterling Airport, the GBSC is a great place to start learning
to fly gliders.
Hawk
Flying Club
Home of the cheapest flying in New England, the MIT Flying Club sponsors
two memberships to the Hawk Flying Club each semester and through the
summer.
Sporty's
Pilot Shop
For those times when you feel like blowing some cash on something other
than airplane rentals or fuel, check out Sporty's for all the coolest
flight gear.
Skyvector
Do you want to see what an Alaskan sectional looks like whie dreaming
of your upcoming bushwacking trip? Do you bring your laptop with you
on your internet equiped airplane, but always forget your local TAC?
Then skyvector is for you! With skyvector, you can access any type of
aeronautical map online, and from the comfort of your own home.
DUATS
One of the best resources on the internet for planning your big cross
country trip. Choose your aircraft, your destination airport, and your
departure time, and DUATS will compute wind correction angles and estimated
ground speed. Great for people who prefer computers over slide rules.
