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Below is a list of online resources available in the Pilots - Sport category. The FAA is not responsible for the contents of the non-government sites listed. The list is provided only as a convenience to the users of this site. Click here to return to the category list

Aeronautical Decision Making (FAA)
This advisory circular provides introductory material, background information, and reference material on aeronautical decision making.
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/CCDD54376BFDF5FD862569D100733983?OpenDocument
AIS, Aeronautical Information Services (Formerly NACO)
Aeronautical Information Services is the FAA's civil aviation authority providing the foundations for flight in the national airspace system.
https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/
AOPA Sport Pilot guide
This page provides links to the AOPA Sport Pilot website and guides.
http://www.aopa.org/sportpilot/
Aviation Safety Reporting Program (FAA)
This advisory circular describes the FAA Aviation Safety Reporting Program, which uses the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as a third party to receive reports.
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/64358057433fe192862569e7006da716/$FILE/AC00-46D.pdf
Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS)
The ASRS ("NASA forms") collects, analyzes, and responds to voluntarily submitted aviation safety incident reports in order to lessen the likelihood of aviation accidents.
http://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/
FAA Safety Briefing Magazine
The FAA Safety Policy Voice of Non-commercial General Aviation
https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-safety-briefing-magazine
Human Factors Awareness Course (FAA)
This link goes to FAA's online training course on human factors.
http://www.hf.faa.gov/Webtraining/index.htm
Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association
As a Non-Profit Mutual Benefit Corporation, LAMA provides information and services to its members.
http://www.lama.bz/
Light Sport Aviation Branch (FAA)
The Light Sport Aviation Branch manages and provides oversight of the sport pilot examiner and the light sport aircraft repairman-training programs.
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs600/afs610/
Medical Certification
This page includes links on a range of medical certification topics and FAQs.
http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/medical_certification/
Popular Rotorcraft Association
PRA is a group of rotorcraft enthusiasts who get together to exchange ideas, information and help. PRA also promotes safety and can help with flight training.
http://www.pra.org/
Practical Test Standards (menu)
This page provides links to FAA Practical Test Standards (PTS) documents.
http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards/
Sport Pilot information (EAA)
Part of the Experimental Aircraft Association's website, this page provides information about the new sport pilot/light sport aircraft rule.
http://www.sportpilot.org/
US Ultralight Association
Formed in 1985, USUA is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the representation of ultralight pilots and enthusiasts.
http://www.usua.org/
Weather Decision-Making Guide
General Aviation Pilot’s Guide to Preflight Weather Planning, Weather Self-Briefings, and Weather Decision Making
https://www.faa.gov/nextgen/update/media/ga_weather_decision_making.pdf