Learn To Fly San Diego Links

Welcome to the Learn To Fly San Diego Links Page. Here you will find some useful links including current METAR information for some local airports. Please use this information at your own risk, and not as a substitute for a complete preflight & weather briefing.

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Weather Related Links

	DUATS An excellent government service for pilots. Student pilots, fax in your endorsed student pilot certificate to gain access. Invaluable!
	METARs Get METARs for any number of airports.

	KMYF Current METAR (Decoded) This is the current decoded METAR for our home field, KMYF.
	Intellicast A favorite source for radar and satellite-based weather information.
	AWC Weather Overlays *ONE OF THE BEST!!* Graphical format for AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and PIREPs nationwide.
	NWS Contractions Here are all of the National Weather Service Contractions on one handy page.
	TAFs Get TAFs for any number of airports.
	TAF Decoder From the National Weather Center, a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast Decoder sheet.
	Aviation Digital Data Service One of the best weather sites I have seen to date. METARs, TAFs, PIREPs, AIR/SIGMETs, Satellite, Radar, Prog Charts, Winds/Temps Aloft, Convection, Icing and Turbulence plus more!
	NOAA Aviation Weather Center (AWC) The Aviation Weather Center for NOAA. Great site with lots of weather related tools and links.
	National Center for Atmospheric Research Web site with Real-Time weather data and NEXRAD radar provided by the National Weather Service.
	Naval Research Laboratory Marine Meteorology Division, but a lot of good weather info for pilots as well.
	National Weather Service National Weather Service Home page for Official Weather Forecast Products and Observations.
	Weather Satellite Imagery on the Internet A great set of links for all types of Satellite Imagery on the Net.
	Weather.com A good all around Weather reporting site.
	How Weather Works USA Today's 'Guide to the Science of the Atmosphere.' Surprisingly good!
	Coriolis Force Explanation University of Illinois' visual depiction and explanation of Coriolis Force.

Aviation Databases


	Aircraft Performance Database Look up performance specifications on almost any aircraft. Great Site.
	Aviation Medical Examiners Look for an Aviation Medical Examiner in your area.

	Air Taxi Operators List of all Air Taxi Operators certifiec by the FAA.

FAA Documentation and Information

	AIM One of the best publications ever produced by the FAA - the Aeronautical Information Manual.
	Federal Aviation Regulation The Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations.

	Notices to Airmen FAA Notices to Airmen

Other Interesting Sites

Flight Schools Directory - JustFlightSchools.com

Learn To Fly San Diego - Facebook

	Airnav.com This is a great site for cross-country planning. It has great information on airports, FBOs, NavAids, etc. Great Site !!
	AOPA Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. If you're not a member, you should be. AOPA is an excellent organization which fights tirelessly on behalf of general aviation.
	Air Safety Foundation Instructor Reports (AOPA) Instructor tips from AOPA's Air Safety Foundation.
	Great Circle Mapper Find the great-circle routes and distances for your next flight.
	NOS Approach plates Look up STARS, DPs, and any published IAP in the United States (and points elsewhere.)

	Landings.com A Great web site will all kinds of interesting articles, databases, and information.