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23 resources · 11 primary-source · 3 with TallyAero alternative
ACS · knowledge tests · oral prep · DPE finder · IACRA
Primary source · government 11 entries
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eCFR.gov
Office of the Federal RegisterOfficial current source for all 14 CFR text. Authoritative — but the search is hostile.
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IACRA — Integrated Airman Certification & Rating Application
FAAFile 8710-1 for any pilot or instructor certificate or rating. The FAA's online application portal.
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FAA Designee Locator
FAAFind DPEs, DARs, AMEs, technical examiners by location and authority.
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FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS) & PTS
FAAACS for every pilot/instructor certificate and rating. The standard your DPE will hold you to.
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FAA Handbooks (PHAK, AFH, IFH, IPH)
FAAPilot's Handbook, Airplane Flying Handbook, Instrument Flying Handbook, etc. — the foundational study material.
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FAA Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
FAAHow the FAA expects you to operate — non-binding but operational truth.
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FAA Part 141 Pilot Schools List
FAAOfficial list of certificated Part 141 pilot schools. Filter by state and rating.
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FAA FAA Tracking Number / FTN Lookup
FAAFind your FAA Tracking Number (needed to fill out IACRA, MedXPress, etc.).
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FAASafety.gov
FAAWINGS proficiency program + safety seminars + IACRA-linked credit tracking.
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TSA AFSP — Alien Flight Student Program
TSAForeign student pilot security threat assessment portal.
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FAA WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program
FAAFree FAA proficiency program — replaces flight reviews with structured credit tracking.
Official Free faasafety.gov
Authoritative · industry bodies 4 entries
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AOPA Air Safety Institute
AOPAFree GA safety courses, accident case studies, weekly Accident Case Study videos.
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Soaring Society of America
SSAUS glider pilots' society. Badges, contests, training resources.
Authoritative Freemium ssa.org - ↗
Balloon Federation of America
BFAUS balloon pilots' federation. Training, achievement programs, events.
Authoritative Freemium bfa.net - ↗
Seaplane Pilots Association
SPASeaplane training resources, water-ops directory, advocacy.
Authoritative Freemium seaplanepilotsassociation.org
Community · pilots 1 entry
Commercial · paid tools 7 entries
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BoldMethod
BoldMethod LLCDaily aviation knowledge articles + quizzes + maneuver explainers. Sharp writing.
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Pilot Institute
Pilot InstituteOnline ground school for PPL, IFR, commercial, drone Part 107.
Commercial Paid pilotinstitute.com - ↗
Sporty's Pilot Training
Sportsman's MarketLong-running ground school + supplies + iPad app. Established curriculum.
Commercial Paid sportys.com - ↗
King Schools
King SchoolsPilot ground school courses with John & Martha King.
Commercial Paid kingschools.com - ↗
Gleim Aviation
Gleim PublicationsKnowledge test prep, FIRC, instructor materials. Comprehensive question banks.
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Sheppard Air
Sheppard AirATP CTP / written test prep with high pass rates. Memorization-heavy approach.
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IFR Magazine
Belvoir PublicationsLong-form IFR ops + procedure articles for instrument-rated pilots.
Commercial Subscription ifr-magazine.com
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