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.
AIP | Database for European aeronautical publications. |
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. |
EuroControl | Database for European airport information and charts (registration required). |
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). |
Flight Aware | 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. |
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. |
FSX Blue Angels | A leading FSX demonstration team with high levels of precision flight demonstration experience. |
HeliSimmer | The premier helicopter simulation news site. |
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. |