RESOURCES

We have compiled a list of links that can help you with your flight planning and training. 

1. Official FAA weather and flight plans (you'll need your student pilot license to register): www.duats.com
2. Aviation weather and flight planning: skyvector.com
3. AOPA (members-only) airport reference: www.aopa.org/members/airports/
4. Live and recorded ATC transmissions: LiveATC.net
5. AOPA Air Safety Foundation online courses: www.aopa.org/asf/online_courses/ 
6. Free FAA practice tests: www.sportys.com/studybuddy or www.webexams.com/ 
7. Online pilot's shop for books, maps, etc.: www.sportys.com
8. List of FAA approved aviation medical examiners, AME's: www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/. You need to ask for a third-class medical with a student's pilot certificate. Your student's pilot license will be on the back of the medical. You won't need this until just before you're ready to solo.
9. If you'd like to have a 6-month free trial of the AOPA web site and Training Magazine, you can register at: www.ft.aopa.org/ftfree
10. FAA Seattle Flight Standards District Office: www.faa.gov/about/office_org/field_offices/fsdo/sea/