We are very fortunate to live in a country where we have the freedom to fully access the treasures that are available via the Internet. Just think for a moment how easy it is to look up a recipe for chewy fudge brownies one moment, and the next moment look up the date and time Charles Lindbergh touched down in Paris many decades ago!
Aviators seem to have an unquenchable curiosity for essentially anything aviation, whether past, present, or future. And that fact alone makes the Internet a magnificent storehouse of relevant and interesting information that is very easily obtainable. But the other side of that coin is there is so much information at our fingertips that we often never discover some of the (currently) great sites that are available.
Most aviators are aware of the alphabet organizations “info-packed” sites. There are many other sites that are available with free and subscription offerings that also provide great information for the broader spectrum of aviators. The following are samples of just a few of the treasure trove of great sites with information about aviation, for aviators.
Pilot Workshops and Pilot Tips* at, http://www.pilotworkshop.com, under the leadership of founder Mark Robidoux, has “been sending out these tips since 2006, and looks forward to sharing more for years to come.” He adds, “We’re always trying to reach more pilots with our (safety) Tip of the Week.” The link to the “Tip of the Week” is: http://pilotworkshop.com/tips.htm
The crew at Pilot Workshops consists of nearly all active pilots. Thus they bring a great deal of experience to the table, and share that experience through the easy-to-understand Tip of the Week. So even the newest pilots will be able to read, learn and enjoy the information provided by Pilot Workshops.
A national television program dedicated to today’s aviation and aviators is “The Aviators,”* a unique and information-packed weekly magazine-style series featuring “interesting people, the latest aircraft, the coolest technology and the best fly-in destinations,” says Executive Producer Anthony Nalli. He continues, “We will take you behind the scenes to show you how planes are built, how ATC works, and how airline pilots train. We will provide safety tips for private and recreational pilots and career tips for professional pilots, and much more.” Nalli added, “The Aviators is all-things-aviation. It is truly for everyone who has ever gazed skyward.”
In the FAQs on their landing page, you will find that, “The Aviators is a broadcast television series with a broad audience. In the United States, The Aviators can be seen on PBS stations across the country. Contact your local station for specific airing information. The series is also on the air in Canada on the Global Television Network and CHEK, and in Australasia on Discovery. The show can also be viewed online on Hulu.com”
The show’s official website can be found at http://www.TheAviators.TV
*All of the information and links presented in this article are provided solely for the general information of the aviation reader and do not imply or provide any endorsement of the companies, organizations, or websites, or any of their affiliations or associates.
