General Aviation Links

   Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) [834]
With a membership base of more than 400,000, or two thirds of all pilots in the United States, AOPA is the largest, most influential aviation association in the world. AOPA has achieved its prominent position through effective advocacy, enlightened leadership, technical competence, and hard work. Providing member services that range from representation at the federal, state, and local levels to legal services, advice, and other assistance, AOPA has built a service organization that far exceeds any other in the aviation community.
   Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) [592]
The “Leader in Recreational Aviation” and over 170,000 EAA members in the enjoyment and excitement of aviation! EAA members enjoy many exclusive benefits, with a variety of membership options to meet your needs and interests.
   Fly Idaho [648]
The Idaho Aviation Association exists to protect and serve the rights of individual airmen and to promote, preserve and protect the interests of all segments of general aviation internationally, nationally but primarily in the State of Idaho. Currently we have 942 members that promote or oppose by lobbying or any other effective means, any laws, rules or regulations that affect general aviation. Additionally we encourage the promotion of educational and informational programs.
   Iowa Pilots Association [1034]
One of the primary objectives of IPA is to encourage education and safety related to aviation in Iowa through educational, civic and patriotic activities for its members and others. Check their calendar for fly ins.
   Missouri Pilots Association [940]
Welcome to the Missouri Pilots Association's web page. We were founded in 1953 and have grown into one of the largest non-profit state General Aviation organizations in the country. Our goals are to improve aviation safety, provide educational opportunities, promote a positive image for GA, and to protect and preserve the rights of pilots and owners of aircraft. We have a total of 14 chapters in the 7 districts in the state. Members of MPA have associate membership in the United States Pilots Association (USPA), which shares our same objectives. Our chapters have monthly meetings and plan fly-outs to fun and interesting places. In addition, our Board of Directors meets every month to direct our activities, and we have an annual convention.
 

Weather Sources

   Aviation Digital Data Service [959]
The Aviation Digital Data Service (ADDS) makes available to the aviation community text, digital and graphical forecasts, analyses, and observations of aviation-related weather variables. ADDS is a joint effort of NCAR Research Applications Program (RAP), NOAA Forecast Systems Laboratory (FSL), and the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) Aviation Weather Center (AWC).
   METARS, TAF & Route WX [716]
This link provides decoded WX reports and can be set to any location or enroute forecasts.
   USAirNet [321]
The premiere weather forecast source for sport aviation pilots. The forecast data is read 'real-time' from the National Weather Service Aviation web site. This data is adjusted to the local time zone and converted into a graphical format.
   USAirNet [327]
The premiere weather forecast source for sport aviation pilots. The forecast data is read 'real-time' from the National Weather Service Aviation web site. This data is adjusted to the local time zone and converted into a graphical format.