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https://flightaware.com/statistics/ifr-route/

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Best Flight Tracker: Live Tracking Maps, Flight Status, and Airport Delays for airline flights, private/GA flights, and airports.

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AviationAPI. Use with caution. AviationAPI is not responsible for any misuse of outdated charts or other information. Please confirm the cycle dates prior to use of any data.

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METAR-TAF.com is about METAR and TAFs. Both are prepared for aviation and contain weather information that pilots need. They mainly contain information about the weather, but also information about the runway conditions. But what's the difference and how do you use them?

METAR, TAF or SPECI

A METAR (METeorological Aerodrome Report) is an observation and provides information about the current weather. Sometimes a METAR also gives a short-term forecast. A TAF (Terminal Area Forecast) provides a forecast for a longer period, for example 8, 24 or 36 hours. In addition to the METAR and TAF, there is also a SPECI (special). This is prepared when the weather has changed such that an interim observation is issued.

What is a METAR?

A METAR (METeorological Aerodrome Report) is an observation and provides information about the current weather. A TAF (Terminal Area Forecast) provides a forecast for a longer period, for example 8, 24 or 36 hours. Both are prepared for aviation and contain weather information that pilots need.

Preparation

A METAR is prepared by a meteorologist or automatically. Sometimes a METAR is automatically prepared and then checked or supplemented by a meterologist. Most weather stations provide a new observation every half hour.

Distribution

After compilation, the METAR is distributed in an encrypted format. That seems very outdated in the year 2021, but it is not. A lot of information can be passed on with few characters. This is done in a standardized way to avoid misunderstandings. The information from one round (cycle) of all approximately 4,200 measuring stations together is still about 3 Mb.

Limitations

Yet encrypted METAR and TAFs do have their limitations.Sometimes it is difficult to quickly visualize all the information it contains.

A METAR or TAF can be set up with other units than you are used to and you have to convert.

50 codes are used for weather phenomena and the condition of the runways. You don't use most of them on a daily basis, which makes it difficult to remember them all.

Times are in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): the time in London without daylight saving time. For countries far removed from this (North and South America, Asia, Australia), this provides quite a bit of calculations.

A METAR does not provide information about wind components. You cannot see at a glance whether there is a head or tail wind. You also cannot see whether there is a crosswind: from which direction, at what speed. You can of course calculate this with a few rules of thumb or a sine / cosine, but that is not convenient.

These shortcomings are overcome by METAR decoders such as METAR-TAF.com.
Interactive map

The interactive map shows the most recent data from all METAR stations in the world. Click on a field to view the METAR, TAF and NOTAMs. If there is no METAR station on that airport, we will show the closest METAR in combination with the runways of the chosen space. In addition to a decoded METAR and TAF, you will also see the crosswind components.

Color codes

The color codes you see on the site are calculated based on the visibility values ​​and cloud base. These color codes do not tell anything about the temperature, wind, type of clouds and other warnings. On the map above you only see the first letter of the color code.

Other markers

When an airport has no METAR you see one of these markers:

Large airport

Midsized airport

Small airport

Microlight airfield

Gliderfield

Heliport

Weather service

Point of Interest

Search function

Use the search function to find the METAR, TAF and NOTAM of a specific airfield. You can search by the name of the field or the ICAO code.

Click to center on your current position. For this it's of course necessary to share your location with us. Click again on to open the METAR of the nearest airport.

Advanced search for airports can be done via the Index of all airports

Free account

Sign up for a free account to set and save your preferences. You can set a home base to center the map automatically and you can change all units. Certain functions are only available for logged in users, such as extensive historical METAR data.

Disclaimer

The information on this website is intended for educational purposes only. Operational use is at your own risk.

METAR and TAF data is downloaded from the NOAA.

NOTAM information is provided by the FAA.

Airport data, runway and country information is combined from several open source databases, with amendments from our contributors.

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METAR, TAF and NOTAM decoder for all 57,245 airports

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METAR-TAF.com is about METAR and TAFs. Both are prepared for aviation and contain weather information that pilots need. They mainly contain information about the weather, but also information about the runway conditions. But what's the difference and how do you use them? A METAR (METeorological Aerodrome Report) is an observation and provides information about the current weather.

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AviationAPI. Use with caution. AviationAPI is not responsible for any misuse of outdated charts or other information. Please confirm the cycle dates prior to use of any data.

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Don't wait for ground to tell you to go to tower!

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Don't wait for ground to tell you to go to tower!

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You do not need to wait for a communications change to go from Delivery to Ground and Ground to Tower. Think about going to a restaurant. You ask the Hostess for a Table, the Waitress for your Food, and the bartender for your Drink. Unlike in the radar environment where you are being directed, each local controller has different things you ask for permission to do. So, unless the local controller tell you otherwise, you are free to change to the next to ask for what you want.

If you need to ask who to contact next, check out the airport charts or ask a controller and they will let you know. Sometimes it will even be on a sign in your airport scenery so keep your eyes peeled.

The only exception is going from tower to ground. After you land, the tower controller will let you know when it is safe for you to change. Only caveat is to make sure you are clear of the runway before switching.

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When departing a field or landing at a field it's crucial to know what you need to say in order to have the most efficient comms exchange. The most important memory item you can have is the triple W. Who are you? Where are you? What are you doing/want to do? In addition, remember to include the current ATIS code that you read/listened to or that you have the weather. It lets the controllers know that you have weather and any information that is required at the field such as expected runway information.

Ex.
"SKYHAWK 420BX, South GA, VFR to the North, with ALPHA"
"AMERICAN 1280, Terminal short of N, Taxi to the Active, with KILO"
"SIOUX 22, 10 miles to the north, Inbound fullstop, with NOVEMBER"

VFR departure: State the direction of flight or declaration to stay in the pattern. If you want to request flight following, you need to state direction of flight or destination, altitude, and that you want flight fallowing. (Remember that most Class Ds won't offer you flight fallowing on the ground and you may need to call in the air). ATC CAN NOT SEE YOUR VFR FLIGHT PLAN!

Ex.
"N518PS, at Jet Center, VFR Flight Fallowing to Gilbert at 7,500 with ATIS WISKEY"
"N908JK, at Signature, VFR Flight Fallowing to the South at 2,500 with ATIS LIMA"

Flight Fallowing in the air is similar to on the ground. I recommend using the fallowing phraseology to see if Approach or Center can handle you first. [Callsign], VFR Request]. If the controller does not get back to you don't keep calling... They are ignoring you because they can't handle you. It is the unfortunate reality that VFR flight following is a luxury not a necessity. If you do call up in the air, be ready to answer any and all information that the controller asks for. Since they don't have a flight plan for you, they need to enter all your data in the system in order for them to provide radar services.

IFR departure: State your destination and that you are ready to copy your IFR flight plan. Oh, and the ATIS of course. It's as simple as that, no need for anything fancy since the controller will have all your information on your flight plan. Once you get your clearance, call up with your position and intentions like usual on the appropriate ground control frequency.

Ex.
"DRAGON01, Ready to copy IFR to Denver, ATIS A"
"DELTA 1320, concourse C, ready to taxi"

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VATUSA Forums post with resources talking about flight following.

https://forums.vatusa.net/index.php?topic=10207.0

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Flight Following Made Easy - ATC Radio (Gold Seal Flight Training)How To Pickup VFR Flight Following - MzeroA Flight Training Ask ATC: Flight Following vs. Flight Plan When to Ask for Flight Following
https://youtu.be/2ZQGRuZxyR8
https://youtu.be/wx8rglGpZd0
https://youtu.be/5QxM5BAaA8o
https://youtu.be/rwiUoeklcm8

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Flight Following Made Easy - ATC Radio (Gold Seal Flight Training) How To Pickup VFR Flight Following - MzeroA Flight Training Ask ATC: Flight Following vs. Flight Plan When to Ask for Flight Following https://youtu.be/2ZQGRuZxyR8 https://youtu.be/wx8rglGpZd0 https://youtu.be/5QxM5BAaA8o https://youtu.be/rwiUoeklcm8

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Online resources for pilots of all types.

https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/onlineresources.aspx?masterId=1

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https://www.secureav.com/AMCC-Listings-Page.html

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Aviators Model Code of Conduct Download Page

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Online resources for private pilots (VFR).

https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/onlineresources.aspx?categoryId=26&masterId=1

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Online resources for instrument pilots.

https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/onlineresources.aspx?categoryId=30&masterId=1

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When given a pilot's discretion descent (e.g. "descend via" or "cross FIX at ALT"), report to ATC when you actually begin your descent.

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Excellent article from the FAA about "Aviate, Navigate, Communicate" and about being prepared for the flight so as to stay ahead of the airplane.

https://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/2018/media/SE_Topic_18-07.pdf

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Normally you can see planes with your avionics…

But for let’s say a plane with no GPS,listen to Radios and look around..don’t ruin the experience for others

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FltPlan Manager

Gain insight into and control of the day-to-day flight planning activities of your fleet from a single, administrative account. Flight plans and related information are centralized by aircraft for easy management, record keeping, and control of aircraft profiles, ICAO data, and Weight & Balance.

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Gain insight into and control of the day-to-day flight planning activities of your fleet from a single, administrative account. Flight plans and related information are centralized by aircraft for easy management, record keeping, and control of aircraft profiles, ICAO data, and Weight & Balance.

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Pilot: "Cincinnati Approach, N12345 35 miles to the south-west at Three-Thousand Five-Hundred. Request full stop at Cincinnati"
Controller: N12345, Cincinnati Approach. Cleared to enter the Cincinnati Class Bravo airspace at or below Five Thousand feet on a heading of 030. Squawk 0345.

*Remember to stay outside of the class Bravo airspace until you hear "Cleared into the class Bravo airspace"*
Also make sure that your Mode C transponder is turned on

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AWC - Aviation Weather Services website.

https://aviationweather.gov/

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Aviation Weather Overview

Turns off interactive maps on main pages and adds a link to the interactive maps on a secondary page. Turning off maps is recommended for slow browsers and network connections.

Aviation Weather Center Mission Statement:

The Aviation Weather Center delivers consistent, timely and accurate weather information for the world airspace system. We are a team of highly skilled people dedicated to working with customers and partners to enhance safe and efficient flight.

To be the trusted authority and leading innovator for aviation weather information.

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Aviation Weather Overview Turns off interactive maps on main pages and adds a link to the interactive maps on a secondary page. Turning off maps is recommended for slow browsers and network connections. Aviation Weather Center Mission Statement: The Aviation Weather Center delivers consistent, timely and accurate weather information for the world airspace system.

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Use this website to look up an airport's D-ATIS.

https://datis.clowd.io/

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Choose a facility from the dropdown list in the menu above.

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Useful tool for planning.

https://www.lakehorn.com/products/aviation/aeroweather-pro/

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Current and precise weather conditions (METAR), forecasts (TAF), and much more. Made for pilots.

Try out the free AeroWeather Lite first and move to Pro later for more features and functionality.
Requires iOS 12.1 or higher and at least watchOS 5.0 for Watch app. Available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Overview of Features and Data

Overview Premium Plans (Subscription)

We keep on incorporating more and more weather data. Due to incurring costs to obtain this data and/or to distribute it we offer two subscription levels. The previous "Plus subscription" is a now called "First" (with same features as before plus more), while the new higher tier subscription "Captain" offers even more data on top of that.

First Subscription

Captain Subscription

Real-time RVR data (updated every 30 sec) with indicators in runway list
for bigger US airports or from METAR where available.

✔︎ (Pro only)

✔︎ (Pro only)

Homescreen Widgets
METAR/TAF (raw, decoded, station plot), meteogram, radar (US only)

✔︎

✔︎

$4.99/year

$7.99/year

These additional functionalities are offered within a subscription. Subscriptions are offered for 1 month or 12 months periods and are valid in both AeroWeather Lite and Pro. Cross app subscription support is only available if iCloud (with the same Apple ID) is enabled. Subscriptions between iOS and Android can not be mixed or interchanged and need to be purchased separately.
Previously purchased unlock features are not affected and will work with or without subscription. Please also see Subscription Terms of Use.
SIGMETs

Worldwide SIGMETs and AIRMETs for US stations are available as a list or directly on the map, with access to all detail information. SIGMET alert notifications can be configured by FIR.

Imagery and Forecast Charts

Significant Weather Charts (Intl)

Low-level SWC (Europe, Scandinavia)

Wind/Temperature (Intl)

Radar Precipitation/Lightning (Central Europe, Germany)

Satellite Composite Infrared (Intl)

Weather/Cloud Cover (Europe)

Global Infrared Satellite

Home screen widgets are supported on iOS devices with iOS 14 or higher. Several different widget types are available:

METAR Raw (small)

METAR/TAF Raw (medium)

METAR Decoded (medium)

Meteogram: small (8h or 24h), medium (24h or 72h)

Station (large) with METAR Plot, raw METAR/TAF, Meteogram

Radar (small): continental US and central Europe only

Better organized with groups

AeroWeather Pro now offers built-in groups for earthquakes, ATC delays (US only), nearby stations, today widget, and Apple Watch which can be individually enabled on the top level view.

Besides creating user groups it's also possible to put stations on the same level as user groups. This might be useful for your most favorite airports or home base.

Depending on your needs, groups can be shown or hidden in the main list view. Each group has its own settings ("ooo" button) for data format (raw/decoded), sort order, and background color (either white as usual or time-based, where a stations background becomes dark when there's nighttime).

Adaptive user interface for efficient use

When a detail station is shown you can directly swipe through the list without having to go back and forth which is especially useful on iPhones.

Optimized for any device and also supports splitscreens/multitasking on iPads.

Context menu support: in the station list you can tap and hold to get a quick preview of the METAR and TAF on supported iPhones.

Dynamic font sizes: when enabled (in settings) METAR and TAF texts will be sized according to the devices text settings. These can be found in "General > Accessibility > Larger Text".

Stay up-to-date with alert notifications

Define multiple METAR alerts for each station with the following criteria:

flight rule (US NOAA)

wind speed (and direction)

runway crosswind

runway tailwind

temperature

temperature/dew point spread

dew point

relative humidity

pressure

present weather

visibility

ceiling (BKN and OVC)

Notifications will be sent to your device if the criteria is met (e.g., when wind is greater/equal 10 kts, flight rule changes to IFR). Via 3D Touch or long tap notifications will show raw METAR.

TAF alerts will be sent when new TAF is available.

To get D-ATIS alerts use context menu (tap and hold) on D-ATIS.

Syncronize groups across your devices

User groups can now be synchronized via Cloud Kit. If enabled in settings, user groups stay synchronized on all devices with the same Apple ID. The top level list (and its order) as well as device specific groups like nearby or widget group are excluded from synchronisation.

Offered as separate one-time unlock purchase.

Apple Watch app included

The AeroWeather Pro watch app offers various data:

METAR (raw and decoded) / TAF

Pressure- and density altitude

Runways with dimensions

Webcams (if available)

AWOS data with phone calling feature (US only)

D-ATIS for bigger US airports*

Meteogram with 8 and 24 hours forecast*

Radar for Central Europe and Continental US*

Stations can be added and removed directly on watch. Also, all necessary preferences are available on watch. Stations can still be synchronized with Watch group on iPhone but don't need to.

All data sections in station detail view can be customized (similar as on iPhone).

Requires watchOS 5.0 or higher.

* Requires at least First premium plan subscription in AeroWeather Pro on iPhone, which is automatically picked up from your iPhone.

Many other features

Map view with direct access to station details

Radar(US and Canada only) and webcam view

Runway section showing METAR/TAF wind components and runway surface type

Notes section with multiple records per station

Sharing and printing

Glossary explaining the most relevant terms

Option to use World Magnetic Model (WMM) for calculation of magnetic variation and annual change (in station detail view)

METAR Siri Shortcuts

METAR requests can be defined for any station as Siri shortcut.

"Add to Siri" is available in the station detail view (Lite) or under the "Location" tab (Pro). Simply record your invocation phrase and then ask Siri later with this phrase to display (in raw format) and read-out (ATIS-like) the latest METAR.

All defined Siri shortcuts can be viewed in "Settings > Siri Shortcuts".

Requires iOS 12.1 or higher.

More forecast information with Meteograms

Meteograms show forecasts for (from top to bottom) temperature, dew point, wind direction, wind speed, gusts (if available), snowfall/ice (if available), obstruction to vision, cloud coverage, visibility, and flight rule

We use data from two sources: Meteograms in the US are based on US NOAA MOS models GFS (for long forecast, updated every 6 hours) and LAMP (for 24h forecasts, updated every hour). For all other stations, we use MOSMIX data from DWD (Deutscher Wetterdienst).

Meteograms are available for about 3200 stations.

Available in app, widget, and watch app.

Transfer your data from/into your favourite tools

There are many ways to transfer your groups, stations, and notes:

Use the open exchange format to transfer groups from or to your favourite tools (more info).

Use the support of URL schemes to launch the app and show a station or even create new groups (more info).

Use QR codes to store and read your groups (storage capacity is limited to about 150 stations and will be indicated in the app).

Apps using AeroWeather integration

RosterBuster

myRoster
Data acquisition from ADS-B receiver

When connected to a GDL 90 compatible ADS-B receiver (e.g., Stratux), all broadcasted METAR and TAF data will be imported.

iPhone or iPad needs to be connected with the ADS-B receivers WLAN and will then listen to data on UDP port 4000 (which should be default on most receivers). In AeroWeather, data import needs to be enabled in "Settings > Configure Data Sources". There you'll see an indicator, if a receiver is properly connected.

Available on iOS 13.0 or higher and only in regions where UAT with METAR/TAF distribution is provided (e.g., continental US).

Get weather in your language

AeroWeather Pro is localized in Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Spanish, and Swedish.

Credits

Chinese by Chunnan Liu, 邵大海
Danish by Jacob Olsen
Dutch by Marcel Lindenbergh
Finnish by Mika Hissa, Matti Karjalainen
French by Patrick Scheidegger
Italian by Alberto Antonini, PJ Lansbergen a.k.a. Gran Maestro
Japanese by 寺島千晶
Norwegian by Leif Eirik Skaue
Polish by Marcin Leszczuk
Portuguese (Brazilian) by Vinicius Ayres de Araujo (Comanche - 183.599) based on version by Marcello Marques Loriato (LTO)
Spanish by Alejandro Radina
Swedish by Bengt Bergholm

Luca Giraldi
Erik Jeddere-Fisher
Bill Griffith
Davide Pernici
Tiago Romão
GM95380

Disclaimer

We are committed to provide professional and reliable services, however, AeroWeather is not for operational or navigational use. Do not rely on this application for flight planning. Data decoding might be wrong due to malformatted METAR/TAF/NOTAM and so on. The data presented carries no guarantee whatsoever as to accuracy and/or completeness.

Lakehorn AG will not be liable nor responsible for any resulting damage caused by using this application.

AeroWeather uses primarily weather data from freely available US NOAA, US FAA and other services, which cannot be guaranteed. Costs for AeroWeather are for creation of the apps and backend-services, and not to pay for any weather data. There are no additional charges for freely available weather data sources.

Download AeroWeather Pro

Download AeroWeather Lite

Requires iOS 12.1 or higher and at least watchOS 5.0 for Watch app. Available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
* One-time in-app purchases for additional functionality. ** Additional features which generate recurring operation costs for us will be offered within a subscription. The subscription is valid in both AeroWeather Lite and Pro. For example, you can also use the subscription features in the Pro version even if you purchased the subscription in the Lite version (and vice versa). However, multiple apps support is only available if iCloud (with the same Apple ID) is enabled. Previously purchased unlock features are not affected and will work with or without subscription.
AeroWeather Pro Enterprise

AeroWeather Pro is also available as unlocked (for iCloud sync) 'volume purchasing' version (AeroWeather Pro Enterprise). This version also allows app configuration via MDM.

Get some more information here or contact us at info@lakehorn.com.

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When checking in with a new radar controller (let’s say from Center to Approach, or Departure to Center), please say the altitude you’re at and/or going to (e.g., “FL230 descending to FL190” or “12,500 climbing via SID”). This is necessary for Mode C verification and should not be forgotten in lieu of the ever popular “with you.”

Also, when you check in with approach from center, please acknowledge the fact that you’ve either received the ATIS or have the numbers (if an ATIS is not available) when you check on. An example call would be “NY Approach, JetBlue 123, FL210 descending FL190 with information Oscar.”

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https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8A85FECAA3E92D43

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Should I bother calling for flight following services if ATC is busy?

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Have you heard of the expression "Aeronautical Decision Making" or ADM for short?

Naturally, in the simulated environment, I suppose that not having good ADM isn't as much of a big of a deal as in reality when your life is literally on the line. That said, there are often encounters and situations even in the simulated universe where your ability to make the right decision may influence not only the efficiency and success of your flight, but contribute to the overall enjoyment and realism of the circumstance for all involved parties (e.g., other pilots and air traffic control).

Here's a playlist made possible by the Air
Safety Institute all about ADM:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmZXwtLoBH8zh4PPyz4PHFjO0GPPMzeig

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https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmZXwtLoBH8wrSgJLc5gQ6psrW2JPr_wf

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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http://airnav.com/

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Up-to-date airport and fuel price information for Jet-A and Avgas pilots and aviation professionals. Free, detailed aeronautical information, FBO services, hotels, and car rentals for online assistance in flight planning.

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https://skyvector.com/

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SkyVector: Flight Planning / Aeronautical Charts

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Make your Flight Plan at SkyVector.com. SkyVector is a free online flight planner. Flight planning is easy on our large collection of Aeronautical Charts, including Sectional Charts, Approach Plates, IFR Enroute Charts, and Helicopter route charts. Weather data is always current, as are Jet Fuel Prices and avgas 100ll prices.

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https://www.fly.faa.gov/rmt/nfdc_preferred_routes_database.jsp

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Enter one or more of the available fields to search the NFDC Preferred Routes Database. Fields left blank will return all values of that field. You can include AND (‘&’), OR (‘|’), and/or NOT (‘!’) in your request.

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https://chartfox.org
(Requires VATSIM Account)