Links

Club Related Links

•  AircraftClubs.com - MAFC's page at the AircraftClubs.com online reservation system. This is also where you can find the most detailed status of of aircraft. It requires a member login.

Weather

•  National Weather Service - Aviation Weather Center - This is a good place to start for one-stop aviation weather needs. Surface analysis, weather depiction, AIRMETS/SIGMETS, radar and satellite graphics, METARs, TAFs, winds aloft—it's all here.
•  Aviation Digital Data Service (ADDS) - This site has graphical displays of turbulence, icing, winds, convective activity forecasts, and PIREPs in addition to other standard weather stuffs.
•  UM Weather Surface Observations Log - This site archives the last 35 hours or so of surface reports (METARs) from a number of observing stations around New Jersey.
•  Intellicast Wind Forcast -  Belmar, New Jersey - a nifty way to see the direction and strength of forecast winds.
•  The Weather Channel - Belmar, NJ - Old reliable.

Briefing, Flight Planning, Pilot Supplies, Aircraft Supplies

•  CSC DUATS - One Web-based DUAT provider.
•  DTC DUAT - The other Web-based DUAT provider.
•  McGuire RAPCON - Preferred IFR/VFR Routes (not guaranteed to be your actual route)
   
•  AIRNAV-Fuel - Check local fuel prices and get information about airports
•  AIRNAV-Lakewood - Info about Lakewood Airport
•  Airstrip America - Gives information about U.S. airports as well as aerial photos and info on surrounding towns.
•  AOPA Textual Weather - must be an AOPA member
   
•  Esso Aircraft Manuals and Supplies - POH's, avionics manuals, and general pilot supplies
•  Sporty's - One of the most complete pilot supply shops in the USA
   
•  Aircraft Spruce - Dealer of airplane parts and avionics.
•  Avionics.com - Large website of general avionics information, including reviews and descriptions.
•  Bennett Avionics - Large supplier of used avionics.
•  Chief Aircraft Inc - Inexpensive place for landing lights, including the Q4509 Halogen bulb
•  McMaster-Carr - HUGE supplier of general hardware, including odd screws/fasteners for aircraft
•  Vantage Plane Plastics - Suppliers of plastic instrument panels and other interior parts.

Fun Trips

•  The $100 Hamburger Page - Some of the info here is a bit out of date, but it's still a neat site to visit when you're looking for an excuse to go flying. The site also rates airports by fuel price, availability of nearby golf courses, crew car availability, and getaway vacation locations.
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Educational Links

•  Gene Whitt's Page - Extensive collection of articles and miscellaneous wisdom from an experienced CFI.
•  See How It Flies - "A new spin on the perceptions, procedures, and principles of flight." An online version of the extensive book by John Denker. Take the time to read this...you will be a better pilot for it.
•  Which Aircraft Antenna Does What?  An excellent review of the various devices that stick out from an aircraft and what they do.

Aviation-Related Clubs & Associations

•  Allaire Flight Instructors' Association - Central NJ CFI group offering free monthly safety seminars.
•  Jersey Aero Club - NJ's oldest active flying club, also based at Lakewood Airport.
•  150th Aero Flying Club - Formerly connected with the 150th Air National Guard, this club is based at Morristown Municipal Airport.

Information Resources

•  EAA Home Page - The EAA is a good source for aviation related news including NOTAMs and waivers.
•  Virtual Flight Surgeons - A confidential resource for finding information about aviation related medical issues. 
•  AvQuiz - This Web site has lots of aviation-related quizzes brought to you by MAFC member Tom Parsons.
•  AirNav - Good site for US airport, navaid, and navigation fix information. It is updated regularly from the FAA's own database (insert standard "do not use for flight planning" disclaimer here). It also has a place for people to leave comments (good/bad/indifferent) about the airports, along with current reported fuel prices. Includes a nifty trip planner that even helps you find cheap gas along the way!
•  AvWeb - This aviation web magazine is updated twice weekly with perhaps the best and freshest GA news on the Internet. They've got experienced, smart, articulate pilots stacked up like cordwood, putting out a regular stream of articles that will help make you a smarter pilot.
•  AOPA Online - This is another good site for aviation news and information. AOPA members also have access to aviation weather (from DTN), flight planning (from GTE DUATS), the AOPA Airport Directory online, FAR/AIM online, an aircraft valuation service, and much more.
•  AVEMCO Aircraft Insurance.  Generic General Aviation policy defintions.   And some frequently asked questions.
•  Millville AFSS - Our favorite Flight Service Station. Along with descriptions of the services offered by a FSS, this site lists preferred IFR routings out of the New York area.
•  McGuire RAPCON Home Page - Our local Radar Approach Control Facility.
•  The Aviation Home Page - If you're in the mood to just poke around the Web for aviation stuff, this is the place to start. This site has literally thousands and thousands of links, grouped by topic.
•  How to Tie an Aircraft Tiedown Knot.   Text plus pictures.

ATC Audio Feeds and other Fun Aviation items

•  Atlanta ATC - Nearly live feed from Atlanta Air Traffic Control with graphical display of ATC radar (updated every 30 seconds).
•  B-26 WW2 Pilot Training Film - 45 minutes of streaming RealPlayer video on how to fly a B-26

FAA Related Web Sites

•  FAA - The source for latest FARs, Advisory Circulars, and more.
•  FAA FARs -  Contents of all Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)  [Click first link - Web Current FAR]
•  FAA How Do I Become a Pilot - A variety of info for those yearning to fly.
•  FAA Student Pilot Guide - Info and FAQs on what it takes to become a pilot.
•  NTSB Aviation Accident Summaries - Required reading.
•  FAA.gov Airman Testing Standards - Information on Practical Test Standards and Knowledge Test Questions.
•  FAA Flight Safety Program - FAA's program of safer skies thru education.
•  Written Test Prep Page - Online practice for Private Airplane, Private Glider, and Instrument Rating FAA knowledge tests.

Usenet discussion groups

Usenet discussion groups can be read and posted to using a news reader such as Netscape or Outlook Express. They can also be accessed through Google's news gateway. If you are new to the world of usenet, please read up on it a bit before posting. The Usenet Newbie Project is a good starting place.

•  rec.aviation.student - r.a.s is a fairly high traffic group where students ask questions and share experiences (lots of first solo posts). A solid contingent of knowledgeable regulars also hang around and give out answers and lots of good advice.
•  rec.aviation.pilot - A really high traffic group with a somewhat lower signal to noise ration than r.a.s. Still you might find some of the discussions (and flamewars) interesting.