Area Forecast Discussion A National Weather Service product, the AFD is intended to provide a well-reasoned discussion of the meteorological thinking which went into the preparation of the Zone Forecast Product. The forecaster will try to focus on the most particular challenges of the forecast. The text will be written in plain language or in proper contractions. At the end of the discussion, there will be a list of all advisories, non-convective watches, and non-convective warnings. The term non-convective refers to weather that is not caused by thunderstorms. An intermediate Area Forecast Discussion will be issued when either significant forecast updates are being made or if interesting weather is expected to occur.

Aero Linx: Air Charity Network The Air Charity Network (ACN) is comprised of independent member organizations identified by specific geographical service areas -- Airlift Hope NC-TN, Angel Flight Central, Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic, Angel Flight Northeast, Angel FlightTM Southeast, Angel Flight West and Mercy FlightTM Southeast coordinate volunteer pilot missions in the continental United States as well as Alaska and Hawaii. Mercy Medical Airlift, coordinates free airline tickets for missions over 600 miles and negotiates low cost air ambulance service for individuals and families, who are in need of this special service.

"The need now for skilled aviation professionals and young people to get into aviation at any level is greater now than it's ever been. The opportunity is greater now than it's ever been." Source: Roger Cohen, of the Regional Airline Association, reacting to news of the upcoming closure of the aviation program at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. The aviation industry is forecast to see an increase in demand for pilots and aviation workers in the coming years...