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Below is a list of online resources available in the Pilots 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

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
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
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/
Aviators' Model Code of Conduct
This site provides suggested practices for general aviation pilots to advance flight safety, airmanship and the general aviation community.
http://www.secureaviation.org
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/
FAA Aviation News
This link goes to the online version of the FAA Aviation News magazine.
http://www.faa.gov/news/aviation_news/
GPS for IFR (AOPA/Air Safety Foundation)
This link goes to the Air Safety Foundation's free online GPS for IFR course.
http://flash.aopa.org/asf/gps_ifr/flash.cfm
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 - Aviation Instructor's Handbook (FAA-H-8083-9A)
Link to 2008 online version of the FAA's Aviation Instructor's Handbook.
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/media/FAA-H-8083-9A.pdf
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
Information for Pilots
This link goes to the FAA website's home page for pilot information.
http://www.faa.gov/pilots/
Instrument Procedures Handbook
FAA-H-8261-1A Instrument Procedures Handbook. This handbook provides the most up-to-date guidance on how to operate safely within the National Airspace System.
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/instrument_procedures_handbook/
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/
Plane Sense, General Aviation Information
Plane Sense, General Aviation Information, FAA-H-8083-19A
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/media/faa-h-8083-19.pdf
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/
Safety Management Systems (AC)
This link goes to FAA Advisory Circular 120-92, which introduces the safety management system (SMS) concept.
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/6485143D5EC81AAE8625719B0055C9E5?OpenDocument
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
Skyvector
This site provides online VFR chart depictions and weather information.
http://www.skyvector.com
Transportation Safety Institute
This link goes to the Aviation Safety Division portion of the TSI website.
http://www.tsi.dot.gov/divisions/Aviation/aviation.aspx
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