Here are some useful links - more links will be added regularly so check back often so you can have easy access to the best tools and resources we can find
Flight simulation tools, add-ons, freeware and payware:
Add-on's
http://library.avsim.net/index.php
Charts and airport details
Sim routes - route finder, flight plan fully integrated with VATSIM
http://www.simroutes.com/fb2/showplans.aspx
Network environments
- online flying simulation where thousands of other virtual pilots and air traffic controllers (ATC's) are enjoying together a virtual flying simulation as realistic as possible.
VATSIM
http://forums.vatsim.net - forums
http://vatna.net/ - for members located in North America
http://www.vatusa.net - for members located in USA
http://vataware.com/ - flight tracking history for vatsim - pilots hours
IVAO
http://us.ivao.aero/ - for members located in USA
Other Useful Resources
http://www.unit-conversion.info/weight.html
ICAO aircraft type codes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ICAO_aircraft_type_designators
IATA aircraft codes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IATA_aircraft_type_designator
Aircraft specs, data, history and photos
List of airports by ICAO codes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICAO_airport_code
List of airports by IATA code
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Air_Transport_Association_airport_code
ATC
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_traffic_control
Flight planning
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_planning
Real World Flights Live flight tracking
Fun facts - for entertainment purpose, just have a look
Southwest airline flight attendant rapping the safety announcement
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