Fun, Interesting, & Informative Links

New Medical Rules

     The FAA has modified their rules for the duration of Third Class Medical Certificates.  See the new rules here.

 

"Learning to Fly" By Erin Johnson

     Article in ThisWeekend about flight training at Airlake.

 

AOPA Homepage

     The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is the largest General Aviation advocacy group in the country.  They provide an enormous range of services, from their monthly AOPA Pilot and AOPA Flight Training magazines to AOPA Legal Services and downloadable approach charts.

 

FlightAware

     Online software to track any civilian IFR flight.  See who departed LVN this morning and where they are going.  Or, check in on an airline flight to see when to head to the airport for a pick-up!

 

Skyvector

     VFR Sectional and Terminal Charts.  Study for your Oral Exam or just check out a different part of the country.

 

Airliners.net

     Superb aviation photography, submitted by amateur photographers around the world.

 

Tim's Air Navigation Simulator

     Practice your VOR or NDB skills with this easy-to-use, simple simulator.

 

IACRA

     The Integrated Airman Certification & Rating Application.  Students, go here to register and fill out the FAA paperwork before your checkride.  Your CFI will tell you when to do this and can help you if necessary.