Learning to Fly (pdf) "Do I Really Want To?" Things to think about, and the steps to take.

Flight Training (pdf) Typical flight training skills and when you will learn them.

Wake Turbulance (pdf) What it is and how to avoid it.

Aviation Converters and Calculators

Link to NOTAMS / Pilot Web FAA site

Did you miss the January 31, 2007 deadline for using your prior flight experience to obtain your Sport Pilot Certificate? If so, please read the info below. It explains what you are required to do to get the Sport rating.
Ultralight pilot registered after 09-01-2004. Also, Ultralight pilots registered before 09-01-2004 but miss the Jan. 31, 2007 deadline)

• Use a driver’s license or third class medical certificate to meet medical requirements.
• Receive endorsement to take FAA knowledge test. (This can be through home study or from a CFI.)
• Pass FAA knowledge test (computer based and typically known as "written" test.) List of FAA Testing Centers: http://www.faa.gov/education_research/testing/airmen/media/test_centers.pdf
• Meet the knowledge and flight proficiency requirements in 61.309 thru 61.313.
• Logged flight time in a non N-numbered aircraft (while a member of an Ultralight organization) can be used per 61.52 and 61.329 guidelines until January 31, 2008. This logged time is good even after January 31, 2008 when the Ultralight exemptions expire.
• Receive 3 hours training 60 days prior to Practical Test and obtain endorsement for Practical from Sport Pilot CFI in logbook and Recommendation on form 8710-11.
• Pass practical test with DPE/SPE. List of FAA Examiners: http://www.faa.gov/ licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/sport_pilot/
• Receive Sport Pilot Certificate and logbook endorsement for type of aircraft used for practical.

Also keep in mind that ultralight-type vehicles that do not meet the limitations of FAR Part 103 (fat ultralights or ultralight trainers) will be required to transition to E-LSA by January 31, 2008.

• Apply for an N-Number (EAA can help).
• Prepare a weight and balance report for your aircraft (EAA can help).
• Install an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) on all two-seat airplanes (powered parachutes and weight-shift not required); single-seat is optional.
• Prepare your ultralight for inspection.
• Make an appointment with a FAA airworthiness inspector or a designated airworthiness representative (DAR). Check www.eaa.org or call 888/EAA-INFO (888/322-4636) to find the nearest DAR.
• Have your aircraft inspected.

At each of our meetings, James Hoeppner has usually hauled in boxes and boxes containing books and videos on learning to fly, or about specific aircraft, or about anything aviation related. As a club member, you can borrow this material for free. He has a listing -- so if there is something specific you are looking for, just ask him.

If you have video tapes, or books, computer-based learning tools, or old aviation maps, magazines, or photo albums that you would like to share with club members, donations are always welcomed.