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WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics aviation links  
Links to national, state, government aviation sites, as well as weather and aviation news sites.

U.S. DOT Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
FAA provides a safe, secure, and efficient global aerospace system that contributes to national security and the promotion of US aerospace safety. The site includes air travel and safety tips, aviation safety data, an Air Carrier Environmental Database, links to air traffic control towers, Automated Flight Service Stations, Terminal Radar Approach Control  Facilities, a section for kids, and regulations, forms and information for pilots, mechanics and aircraft owners.

Air Transportation Association (ATA)
The purpose of the ATA is to support and assist its members by promoting the air transport industry and the safety, cost effectiveness, and technological advancement of its operations.  The site includes aviation data and statistics, an airline handbook, and available air simulator time database.

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
AOPA was founded in 1939 to help keep general aviation flying fun, safe and
as affordable as possible. The site includes aviation facts, data, trends and statistics, advocacy information, an aircraft specifications database, a calendar of aviation events, airport taxi diagrams, and information on becoming a pilot.

Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association (WATA)
WATA's goals are to provide safe and economical aviation services to Wisconsin pilots and the general public and to provide a free flow of information between fixed base operators, the State of Wisconsin, the Federal Aviation Administration, and other aviation groups and organizations.  The site includes membership information, upcoming aviation events, a legal watch page, aviation job listings, and aircraft for sale.

Flight Tracker  
Find out the current status of any flights of many U.S. and International airlines while they are in the FAA computer system.

Aerolink  
Aerolink is a directory containing over 8,000 commercial aviation web site links organized into 310 categories.

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Last modified: March 2, 2012