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There are many great resources on the web to help you with your project. Here are some of the websites that we enjoy and think that you may find helpful as well.

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These links were last updated on 11/10/07

 
AVIATION INFO SOURCES
AVIATION INFO
YOUTH EDUCATION
AVIATION ORGANIZATIONS
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

AVIATION INFO SOURCES - AVIATION INFO
    Aviation information sources
  Valkaria Airport - Official Website top
    The official website for Valkaria Airport.

  Valkaria Airport Info - AirNav top
    Pilots can get current information about Valkaria Airport here, including fuel prices and other nearby airports.

  Valkaria Sectional Chart - SkyVector top
    Online sectionals for Valkaria Airport.

  AOPA Airport Watch top
    AOPA's Airport Watch program is a vital part of keeping General Aviation safe. All pilots and aviation enthusiasts should familiarize themselves with this program!

AVIATION INFO SOURCES - YOUTH EDUCATION
    Youth-Oriented and Educational Activities
  EAA Young Eagles top
    The EAA Young Eagles program has introduced over 1.3 million young people to the wonders of flight.

  BPA Summer Flight Academy top
    The Black Pilots of America hosts a two-week Summer Flight Academy in Houston, TX where promising high-school students of any race or background can learn to fly and learn skills that will help them throughout their lives. Chapter 1288 is proud to offer scholarships to allow local students to take part in this excellent program.

AVIATION ORGANIZATIONS - NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
    Organizations of interest to the aviation community.
  EAA - Experimental Aircraft Association top
    EAA is THE organization for everyone interested in recreational aviation, including homebuilts, light sport aircraft (LSA), vintage, aerobatics, warbirds, and others.

  Tuskegee Airmen top
    Chapter 1288 is honored to have a good working relationship with the famed Tuskegee Airmen's association... we even count an original Tuskegee Airman, Bob Griffin, among our membership.

  AOPA - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association top
    AOPA is the organization that ensures that general aviation interests are represented in the political arena, and is responsible for many safety and security initiatives.

AVIATION ORGANIZATIONS - LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
    Local aviation groups, companies, and other entities
  MAPA - Melbourne Area Pilot's Association top
    MAPA is dedicated to promoting aviation safety and broaden public understanding of general aviation, and supports the general aviation community throughout southern Brevard County, including at Valkaria Airport.

  EAA Chapter 724 - Merritt Island top
    Chapter 724, based at the Merritt Island Airport, is the largest EAA chapter in Brevard County. They are very active in the Young Eagles program.

  EAA Chapter 866 - Dunn Airpark, Titusville top
    Chapter 866 puts on the Smilin' Jack Fly-In, and their Pancake Breakfasts are a popular destination for our members.

  EAA Chapter 99 - Vero Beach top
    Chapter 99 in Vero Beach has an active chapter. Vero is about 20 miles south of Valkaria.



 
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