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Below is a list of online resources available in the Pilots - Student category. The FAA is not responsible for the contents of the non-government sites listed. The list is provided only as a convenience to the users of this site. Click here to return to the category list

8710-1 Airman Certificate and Rating Application
This link opens a PDF version of the 8710-1.
http://forms.faa.gov/forms/faa8710-1a.pdf
AC 00-45F - Aviation Weather Services
This link goes to the PDF version of the new Aviation Weather Services advisory circular.
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/2FDBB0759757C5158625738B007442E7?OpenDocument
Aerodynamics - Beginner's Guide (NASA Glenn Research Center)
This page contains a list of all the topics available from the Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics site.
http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/short.html
Aeronautical Decision Making (FAA)
This advisory circular provides introductory material, background information, and reference material on aeronautical decision making.
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/CCDD54376BFDF5FD862569D100733983?OpenDocument
AIM - Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA)
This link goes to an online version of the AIM.
http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim/
AOPA Air Safety Foundation
This site includes interactive online courses and quizzes on a variety of safety topics.
http://www.aopa.org/asf/
AOPA Flight Training information
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association's flight training website, including resources for student pilots.
http://flighttraining.aopa.org/
Aviation Safety Reporting Program (FAA)
This advisory circular describes the FAA Aviation Safety Reporting Program, which uses the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as a third party to receive reports.
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/64358057433fe192862569e7006da716/$FILE/AC00-46D.pdf
Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS)
The ASRS ("NASA forms") collects, analyzes, and responds to voluntarily submitted aviation safety incident reports in order to lessen the likelihood of aviation accidents.
http://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/
Be A Pilot
This site provides student pilot resources and answers to basic questions on learning to fly.
http://www.beapilot.com/indexfl.html
Civil Air Patrol
An Air Force auxiliary, CAP performs search and rescue, disaster relief, counterdrug reconnaissance, and homeland security missions. CAP also has active cadet and aerospace education programs.
http://www.cap.gov/
Datalink (AOPA Air Safety Foundation)
This link goes to the AOPA Air Safety Foundation's free online datalink mini-course.
http://flash.aopa.org/asf/datalink/
DC ADIZ Visual Warning System (AOPA/ASF)
This link goes to a free ASF mini-course on the Visual Warning System.
http://www.aopa.org/safetycenter/courses/vws/
GPS for VFR (AOPA Air Safety Foundation)
This link goes to the Air Safety Foundation's free online GPS for VFR course.
http://flash.aopa.org/asf/gps_vfr
Handbook - Airplane Flying
This page provides links to PDF chapters of FAA-H-8083-3A, the Airplane Flying Handbook (7 parts).
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aircraft/airplane_handbook/
Handbook - Student Pilot Guide
This link opens a PDF version of FAA-H-8083-27, the Student Pilot Guide.
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/media/faa-h-8083-27.pdf
Human Factors Awareness Course (FAA)
This link goes to FAA's online training course on human factors.
http://www.hf.faa.gov/webtraining/
Human Factors Information
This site is designed to help pilots understand how decision-making skills, attitudes, and personality can influence the safety of flight.
http://www.avhf.com
Medical Certification
This page includes links on a range of medical certification topics and FAQs.
http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/medical_certification/
Medical Examiner Locator
This page provides a variety of ways to search for an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).
http://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/
National Aeronautical Charting Office (NACO)
The FAA's NACO publishes and distributes US government civil aeronautical charts and flight information publications. This site includes links to the Aeronautical Chart User's Guide.
http://www.naco.faa.gov/
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge Handbook (FAA)
This page provides links to PDF chapters of FAA-H-8083-25, the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (4 parts).
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/pilot_handbook/
Pneumatic Systems (AOPA Air Safety Foundation)
This link goes to the AOPA Air Safety Foundation's free online Pneumatic Systems mini-course.
http://flash.aopa.org/asf/pneumatic_systems/
Practical Test Standards (menu)
This page provides links to FAA Practical Test Standards (PTS) documents.
http://www.faa.gov/education_research/testing/airmen/test_standards/
PTS - Private Pilot
This page provides links to practical test standard for the private pilot certificate.
http://www.faa.gov/education_research/testing/airmen/test_standards/pilot/private/
PTS - Sport Pilot
This link goes to the Practical Test Standards for sport pilot.
http://www.faa.gov/education_research/testing/airmen/test_standards/pilot/
Security - AOPA Airport Watch
This link goes to the AOPA / TSA Airport Watch program page.
http://www.aopa.org/airportwatch/
Security - TSA Information for General Aviation
This link goes to TSA's main menu for general aviation security information.
http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/ga/editorial_1214.shtm
SeeAndAvoid.org - Midair Collision Avoidance Tool
SEE and AVOID military aircraft in your airspace by entering your airport identifier to ensure a safe flight-plan and avoid midair collisions.
http://www.seeandavoid.org
Sport Pilot information (EAA)
Part of the Experimental Aircraft Association's website, this page provides information about the new sport pilot/light sport aircraft rule.
http://www.sportpilot.org/
Student Pilot website
This site includes articles, a chat room, a message board, and other resources for student pilots.
http://www.studentpilot.com
Weather Decision-Making Guide (Online Version)
This site is an online version of the GA Pilot's Weather Decision-Making Guide.
http://www.hf.faa.gov/WeatherDecisionGuide/default.aspx