Pilot resources and tools

Third Coast Aviation LLC (“TCA“)  loves to keep up with the latest pilot tools and pilot resources available for our student pilots and the general aviation community.  Our TCA Certified Flight Instructors (“CFI“) suggest many tools, both automated and manual, for use by their students – each student should follow the directives from their CFI since each CFI may determine a different course of instruction based upon the student.

*** NOTE – TCA provides this list as a general guide. ***

Pilot Resources

Internet (Automated) Tools

• Aviation weather at AOPA Weather | AviationWeather.gov
  • METAR
    • EFD (raw | decoded)
    • LBX (raw | decoded)
• Aeronautical charts (sectionals) at SkyVector.com
• Airport information at AOPA Airport Directory | AirNav.com
• Flight scheduling at FlightSchedulePro.com

Manual Tools

• VFR Planning Forms (we recommend printing these at home and carrying three or four with you)

Student Resources

• Sporty’s Study Buddy – FAA knowledge test preparation for free!  Extra’s are available that make it even better.
• Aviator acronyms – TCA has put together a list of the most encountered acronyms needed by the new student pilot in order to understand our website as well as their training.

Organizations

There are a number of organizations that we at Third Coast Aviation LLC highly recommend new students review for membership.  Here is a list of the ones that our Certified Flight Instructors (CFI’s) recommend:

• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (aopa.org)
• Texas Aviation Association (txaa.org)

About Third Coast Aviation LLC

Founded in January 2017, Third Coast Aviation LLC is a general aviation company serving the Texas Gulf Coast region, providing CFR Part 61 flight training, aircraft acquisition services, and  aircraft sales services.  With ranks of seasoned Certified Flight Instructors (CFI, CFII, and MEI), we deliver services to student pilots, from Discovery Flights through their Private Pilot License (PPL) and beyond – creating safe, competent pilots!  We don’t stop there, but continue serving pilots with TCA Group Ground School Workshops, BSA Aviation Badge Workshops, and a TCA Student Association.

Third Coast Aviation EFD / headquarters
11200 Blume Avenue, Houston, TX 77034
info@thirdcoastaviation.com
(979) 473-9822

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