Useful Links
BVA maintains a repository of useful links that flight simulation and aviation enthusiasts might enjoy. If you would have a suggestion for this list, please Contact Us with additional information.
| AirNav | Database for U.S. airport information and charts. |
| AOPA | An organization for pilots that provides a variety of training and flight planning information. |
| Aviation Weather Center | NOAA Service that provides real world weather information to pilots. |
| Avsim | One of the internet's largest flight simulation enthusiast websites with forums and freeware downloads. |
| ChartFox | Free charts for several international destinations (requires a VATSIM account). |
| FAA OIS | FAA website that provides the current status of the national airspace system, including delays and ground stops. |
| FAA Preferred Routes | FAA website that provides preferred routes between various destinations (does not include all citypairs). |
| FlightAware | Website that provides real world flight status, including routes, aircraft types, departure times, and altitudes. |
| FlightSim.com | A popular flight simulation enthusiast website which provides several freeware downloads. |
| FlightSimExpo | North America's community-driven enthusiast flight simulation conference. (See also: Flight Sim Show, FSweekend, Oz Flight Sim Expo) |
| Flight Simulation Association | A free, independent, community-driven association of enthusiasts, pilots, and industry developers that works to keep our hobby growing. |
| FltPlan.com | Real world flight planning website that is useful for obtaining winds at fixes. |
| FSElite | A leading outlet providing news and updates about flight simulation. |
| HeliSimmer | The premier helicopter simulation news site. |
| JetStream Radio | A 24/7 radio station for the simulation community, featuring live DJs, interviews, and more! |
| LiveATC | Website that streams live audio from various airports worldwide. |
| Sky Blue Radio | Dedicated to the worldwide aviation community, Sky Blue Radio mixes music and aviation talk on a 100% volunteer run radio station. You can even download their app and listen to their broadcasts within FSX. |
| SkyVector | Website that displays sectional, terminal area, enroute, and other charts. |
| VATSTAR | Pilot training resource for all VATSIM pilots, which is also an authorized ATO and eligible to grant Pilot Ratings. |