Knowledge Resources
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Sectional Maps Access aviation sectional maps for cities all across the unites states. Stay out of trouble by studying the airspace restrictions around where you fly. http://skyvector.com/ |
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Understanding Airspace You've found the sectional maps, now what do they mean? This site provides a comprehensive though understandable description of how to read sectionals. http://www.flytandem.com/airspace.htm |
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Alaska NOTAM's The weather and your significant other are not the only things that determine if you can fly. The FAA has a say in it as well. Check this site to see if there are any NOTAM's (Notice to Airmen) issued for the region in which you plan to fly. http://tfr.faa.gov/tfr_map_ims/html/alaska.html |
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Mountain Weather Distant Learning Course This self-paced distance learning course addresses many of the physical processes induced by mountainous terrain, including: flow interaction with topography and gap flow, mountain valley breezes and downslope windstorms, barrier jets, cold air damming, and some special dynamic and microphysical concerns. http://www.meted.ucar.edu/dl_courses/mtnwx/index.htm |
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Skew-T Mastery Interpreting Skew-T charts is a fundamental skill for pilots interested in soaring. Take an online course and learn all that you need to know about Skew-T charts. http://www.meted.ucar.edu/mesoprim/skewt/ |
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Double Fisherman Knot This page shows a good knot to use for a temporary line repair. It's certainly not the only way but it's a good one to use for highly loaded lines. http://www.animatedknots.com/doublefishermans/index.php?Categ=climbing&LogoImage... |
