Aviation Reference Library
Quick-reference charts, definitions, and learn-to-fly guides for student pilots. The centerpiece is our searchable glossary of over 2,200 aviation terms pulled from the AIM Pilot/Controller Glossary and FAR Part 1.
Aviation Glossary
Search 2,218 flight training terms and definitions — AIM Pilot/Controller Glossary plus FAR Part 1 vocabulary.
Quick reference charts
- V-Speeds Chart Vne, Vno, Vfe, Vs, Va — what every airspeed limit means, color-coded the way it appears on your airspeed indicator.
- Phonetic Alphabet The ICAO/NATO phonetic alphabet plus time-zone designators — essential for clear radio communication.
- Glossary index Open the full glossary directly if you'd rather browse than search.
- Acronym search Quickly look up any aviation acronym (AIM, FAR, AOPA, MEL, NOTAM, and so on).
Learn to fly
- Choosing a Flight School What to look for, what to ask, and what red flags to watch out for when picking where you'll learn.
- Choosing a Flight Instructor How to interview prospective CFIs and how to know when you've found a good one.
- Mountain Flying Tips What you need to know before flying in mountainous terrain — winds, density altitude, terrain awareness.
Federal Aviation Regulations
Selected FAR sections converted for the web. Every term used in FAR Part 1 (Definitions and Abbreviations) is also indexed in the glossary search above.
- § 61.1 Applicability and definitions
- § 61.3 Requirements for certificates, ratings, and authorizations
Looking for in-depth reading?
Browse over 396 free flight training articles in our Ground School library — organized by topic, fully searchable, covering training, accidents, maneuvers, weather, communications, regulations and more.
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