Welcome to our comprehensive collection of aviation resources for pilots. All FAA publications listed below are available free of charge and provide essential knowledge for your journey.
FAR/AIM (Federal Aviation Regulations & Aeronautical Information Manual)
The complete regulations and procedures every pilot needs to know
https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK)
Core ground school knowledge covering all fundamental aviation topics
Airplane Flying Handbook
Detailed guidance on maneuvers and flight procedures
Risk Management Handbook
Safety and aeronautical decision-making guidance
Aviation Weather Handbook
Comprehensive weather theory and interpretation
Weight and Balance Handbook
Aircraft weight and balance calculations and procedures
Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
Official test standards for all pilot checkrides
https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/
FAA Main Site
FAASafety.gov
Safety resources, seminars, and the WINGS program
FAA Safety Briefing Magazine
Free monthly safety publication
https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-safety-briefing
AviationWeather.gov
NOAA Aviation Weather Center - METARs, TAFs, forecasts, and radar
https://www.aviationweather.gov
1800WxBrief (Leidos Flight Service)
Official weather briefings and flight plan filing
SkyVector
Free online sectional charts and flight planning tools
NOTAMs
Search Notices to Airmen
https://notams.aim.faa.gov/notamSearch/
TFR (Temporary Flight Restrictions)
Current airspace restrictions
E6BX Online Aviation Calculators
Flight planning calculations and conversions
Aeronautical Chart User's Guide
Understanding chart symbols and legends
AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association)
Advocacy, resources, and the Air Safety Institute with free courses
EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association)
Aviation community and Young Eagles program
NATCA (National Air Traffic Controllers Association)
Learn about air traffic control operations
ForeFlight
Most widely used aviation app (iOS only)
Garmin Pilot
Comprehensive flight planning (iOS and Android)
https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin/pilot/
FltPlan Go
Free flight planning and navigation app
https://www.fltplan.com/AwGo.htm
iFly GPS
Aviation navigation (iOS and Android)
Sporty's Pilot Shop
Courses, test prep, and training materials
Gleim Aviation
Test prep software and study materials
ASA (Aviation Supplies & Academics)
Study guides and test prep books
Medical Examiner Locator
Find an Aviation Medical Examiner near you
https://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/
METAR/TAF Decoder
Understanding weather abbreviations and codes
https://www.aviationweather.gov/metar/decoder