Aero-Linx!

Scouring the information super airways can sometimes be a tough, if educational, task for the Aero-News staff... but it also allows us to check out some truly neat and exciting sites, so it's not that bad a gig. On any given day, we may check dozens (and often hundreds) of different sources for story ideas, and facts confirmation. And, as is the nature of our business, much of this is done on the Internet.

The ANN gang decided we probably shouldn't keep some of the neat sites, info resources, and organizations we've discovered to ourselves... so we decided to bring you Aero-Linx. These are the sites that WE check out -- when we need added perspective, a new spin on a day's topic... or just want to escape into cyber-aero-space for awhile.

Look for some of our favorite sites, coming each day to ANN via Aero-Linx. Suggestions for future Aero-Linx segments are always welcome, as well.

Aero Linx: Advocates For Aviation Safety Foundation (AFASF)

The WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program is designed to help each pilot construct an educational curriculum suitable for their unique flight requirements. It encourages pilots to continue aviation educational pursuits requiring review, education and flight proficiency, in the areas of operation found in current Practical Test Standards (PTS), that correspond with the leading accident causal factors in the United States. Further, the program encourages participation in the FAASTeam's locally offered events and seminars, as well as the national WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program. Industry members establish regular recurrent training programs within their organizations and areas of influence, to help all pilots reach their highest potential and maintain a high level of safety and proficiency.

FMI: www.afasf.org