Aviation Resources
Aviation tools, ownership guides, manufacturers, and industry organizations for aircraft buyers, owners, and pilots.
Aircraft Ownership Resources
Dedicated directories for the key decisions in aircraft ownership.
Finance the aircraft
Aircraft financing
Lenders, finance arrangers, calculators, and closing resources. Find a starting point for your financing conversation.
Protect the ownership plan
Aviation insurance
Brokers, underwriting markets, coverage categories, and claims support for owners, renters, and aviation businesses.
Plan maintenance and due diligence
Maintenance & Prebuy
Prebuy planning, airworthiness tools, manufacturer manuals, component support, and maintenance records.
Build proficiency
Pilot Training & Proficiency
Training programs, recurrent proficiency, instrument skills, avionics education, and specialty flying resources.
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FAA N-Number Inquiry (opens in a new tab)
Look up public U.S. aircraft registration information by registration number.
Aviation Weather Center (opens in a new tab)
Find official aviation weather observations, forecasts, and graphical products.
Aircraft Financing Resources
Explore HPA’s dedicated directory of lenders, finance arrangers, and related tools.
Aviation Insurance Resources
Explore HPA’s dedicated directory of brokers, insurers, coverage, and claims resources.
Pilot Training & Proficiency Resources
Training programs, recurrent proficiency, instrument skills, avionics education, and specialty flying resources.
Maintenance & Prebuy Resources
Prebuy planning, airworthiness tools, manufacturer manuals, component support, and maintenance records.
HPA Aircraft Buyer’s Guide
Work through mission, aircraft selection, evaluation, and closing.
FAA Dynamic Regulatory System (opens in a new tab)
Search FAA regulatory and guidance material, including airworthiness directives.
The Prebuy Inspection
Understand how a prebuy fits into an aircraft purchase.
The True Cost of Aircraft Ownership
Build a budget that extends beyond the purchase price.
FAA NOTAMs & TFRs (opens in a new tab)
Start with the FAA’s links to NOTAMs, temporary restrictions, and safety alerts.
1800WXBRIEF / Flight Service (opens in a new tab)
Access flight briefing, planning, and flight-plan services.
FAA Aviation Handbooks Library (opens in a new tab)
Find FAA flying, maintenance, and specialty handbooks in one official library.
AOPA Air Safety Institute (opens in a new tab)
Explore safety courses, accident analysis, videos, and educational resources.
HPA Aircraft Seller’s Guide
Prepare an aircraft for market and understand the sale process.
Savvy Aviation (opens in a new tab)
Explore owner-focused maintenance management, consulting, and analysis services.
FAA Aircraft Registration (opens in a new tab)
Find registration instructions, forms, recordation information, and registry tools.
FAA Digital Chart Supplement (opens in a new tab)
Find airport information and published Chart Supplement editions.
Garmin Aviation Manuals (opens in a new tab)
Find pilot guides and manuals for a specific Garmin aviation product.
FAA Medical Certification (opens in a new tab)
Find FAA medical certification information and official guidance.
Aero-Space Reports (opens in a new tab)
Find aircraft title search, escrow, and registration services.
AIC Title Service (opens in a new tab)
Explore aircraft title, escrow, and transaction-support services.
Aircraft Bluebook (opens in a new tab)
Research an aircraft valuation service and its appraisal products.
Aircraft Financing Guide
Prepare for a financing conversation before you make an offer.
Aircraft Ownership Overview
Connect aircraft acquisition, ownership planning, and ongoing support.
AOPA Purchase Inspection Checklist (opens in a new tab)
Use a purchase inspection reference to prepare questions for your inspection team.
AOPA Used Aircraft Buying Guide (opens in a new tab)
Review an owner association’s guidance on evaluating and buying a used aircraft.
Aviation Tax Consultants (opens in a new tab)
Find specialist aviation tax planning and advisory services.
Insured Aircraft Title Service (opens in a new tab)
Research aircraft title services and closing support.
International Aircraft Title & Escrow (opens in a new tab)
Find aircraft title and escrow services for a transaction.
National Aircraft Finance Association (opens in a new tab)
Find aviation finance industry education and member information.
VREF Aircraft Value Reference (opens in a new tab)
Explore aircraft valuation, appraisal, and market research services.
AirNav (opens in a new tab)
Look up airports, FBOs, fuel information, and airport services.
FAA Terminal Procedures (opens in a new tab)
Find published approach procedures, airport diagrams, and terminal charts.
FlightAware (opens in a new tab)
Explore flight tracking and aircraft movement information.
FltPlan.com (opens in a new tab)
Find flight planning, filing, and related aviation services.
ForeFlight (opens in a new tab)
Research an electronic flight bag with planning, charts, and operational tools.
SkyVector (opens in a new tab)
Explore aeronautical charts and web-based flight-planning tools.
Windy (opens in a new tab)
Explore weather model visualizations as a supplementary planning tool.
eCFR Title 14 (opens in a new tab)
Read the current electronic federal aviation regulations.
FAA Advisory Circulars (opens in a new tab)
Search advisory circulars and review their status and subject matter.
FAA Airmen Certification Inquiry (opens in a new tab)
Search publicly available FAA airman certification information.
FAA MedXPress (opens in a new tab)
Access the FAA portal used for aviation medical application information.
FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins (opens in a new tab)
Find non-regulatory airworthiness information and safety guidance.
NTSB CAROL Accident Search (opens in a new tab)
Search NTSB investigation records and accident information.
Airman Certification Standards (opens in a new tab)
Find FAA practical test standards and their effective dates.
Airplane Flying Handbook (opens in a new tab)
Read the FAA’s airplane flying training reference and posted updates.
CAE (opens in a new tab)
Research aviation training programs, locations, and aircraft training services.
Cirrus Approach Flight Training (opens in a new tab)
Explore Cirrus training, learning programs, and its training-provider network.
FAA Air Traffic Publications / AIM (opens in a new tab)
Find the Aeronautical Information Manual and other air traffic publications.
FAASTeam / WINGS (opens in a new tab)
Find aviation safety seminars, courses, and pilot proficiency information.
FlightSafety International (opens in a new tab)
Research professional aviation training and aircraft-specific programs.
Helicopter Flying Handbook (opens in a new tab)
Find the FAA helicopter flying reference and chapter downloads.
NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (opens in a new tab)
Read about the confidential reporting program and its official reporting routes.
Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (opens in a new tab)
Review aerodynamics, aircraft systems, weather, navigation, and pilot knowledge.
Simcom by CAE (opens in a new tab)
Explore simulator-based initial and recurrent aircraft training.
Aircraft Electronics Association (opens in a new tab)
Find avionics industry resources, education, and member information.
Avidyne (opens in a new tab)
Find avionics product information and manufacturer support resources.
Continental Aerospace Technologies (opens in a new tab)
Find engine information, technical resources, and manufacturer support routes.
FAA Aviation Mechanic Resources (opens in a new tab)
Find mechanic certification information, standards, and handbook references.
FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (opens in a new tab)
Access FAA service difficulty reporting information and tools.
flyGarmin (opens in a new tab)
Access Garmin aircraft, device, and aviation database services.
Garmin Aviation (opens in a new tab)
Explore aviation avionics, flight decks, portable equipment, and support routes.
Hartzell Propeller (opens in a new tab)
Find propeller information, technical support, and service resources.
Lycoming Engines (opens in a new tab)
Find engine products, technical publications, and manufacturer support routes.
McCauley Propeller Systems (opens in a new tab)
Find propeller products and manufacturer service information.
Pratt & Whitney Business Aviation Engines (opens in a new tab)
Explore business aviation engine families and manufacturer support routes.
Aviat Aircraft (opens in a new tab)
Explore Husky and Pitts aircraft and manufacturer resources.
Beechcraft (opens in a new tab)
Explore Beechcraft aircraft models and manufacturer resources.
Bombardier (opens in a new tab)
Explore business aircraft models and manufacturer services.
Cessna (opens in a new tab)
Explore Cessna piston, turboprop, and jet aircraft.
Cirrus (opens in a new tab)
Explore SR Series aircraft, the Vision Jet, and owner support routes.
Daher / TBM & Kodiak (opens in a new tab)
Explore Daher turboprop aircraft and manufacturer resources.
Diamond Aircraft (opens in a new tab)
Explore Diamond aircraft models and manufacturer information.
Embraer (opens in a new tab)
Find Embraer aircraft and executive aviation information.
Epic Aircraft (opens in a new tab)
Explore Epic turboprop aircraft and manufacturer information.
Gulfstream Aerospace (opens in a new tab)
Explore Gulfstream business aircraft and support information.
Honda Aircraft Company (opens in a new tab)
Explore HondaJet aircraft and manufacturer support information.
Lancair (opens in a new tab)
Explore Lancair kit aircraft and manufacturer resources.
Mooney (opens in a new tab)
Find Mooney aircraft information and manufacturer resources.
Pilatus Aircraft (opens in a new tab)
Explore Pilatus aircraft and manufacturer support resources.
Piper Aircraft (opens in a new tab)
Explore Piper aircraft and manufacturer support routes.
Textron Aviation (opens in a new tab)
Find Cessna and Beechcraft products, service, and support information.
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (opens in a new tab)
Explore aircraft ownership, advocacy, education, and membership resources.
American Bonanza Society (opens in a new tab)
Find Bonanza, Baron, and Beechcraft owner education and community resources.
Cessna Advanced Aircraft Club (opens in a new tab)
Find community resources for Cessna, Columbia, Corvalis, and TTx owners.
Cessna Owner Organization (opens in a new tab)
Explore Cessna ownership, maintenance, and member resources.
Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association (opens in a new tab)
Find Cirrus owner and pilot community, training, and safety resources.
Citation Jet Pilots (opens in a new tab)
Find Citation and Premier owner-pilot education and community resources.
Ercoupe Owners Club (opens in a new tab)
Find owner community and aircraft resources for Ercoupe enthusiasts.
Experimental Aircraft Association (opens in a new tab)
Find aircraft building, flying, safety, and member community resources.
General Aviation Manufacturers Association (opens in a new tab)
Find general aviation industry information, data, and advocacy resources.
National Air Transportation Association (opens in a new tab)
Explore business aviation service-provider education and industry information.
National Business Aviation Association (opens in a new tab)
Explore business aircraft operations, ownership, and industry resources.
Piper Apache Club (opens in a new tab)
Find resources and community information for Piper Apache owners.
Piper Flyer Association (opens in a new tab)
Explore Piper ownership, maintenance, and community information.
Piper M-Class Owners & Pilots Association (opens in a new tab)
Find M-Class owner education, safety, and community resources.
Piper Owner Society (opens in a new tab)
Find Piper aircraft ownership, maintenance, and member resources.
TBM Owners and Pilots Association (opens in a new tab)
Find TBM owner education, training, safety, and community resources.
The Twin Cessna Flyer (opens in a new tab)
Find owner education and community resources for twin-engine Cessnas.
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty (opens in a new tab)
Browse aircraft parts, maintenance supplies, and pilot equipment.
Aviation International News (opens in a new tab)
Read business aviation, aircraft, and industry reporting.
AVweb (opens in a new tab)
Read aviation news, industry reporting, and aircraft coverage.
FLYING (opens in a new tab)
Find aviation news, aircraft reviews, and pilot features.
Garmin TXi Trainer (opens in a new tab)
Find Garmin’s TXi training app and its platform requirements.
General Aviation News (opens in a new tab)
Find general aviation reporting and owner and pilot stories.
LuizMonteiro Aviation Tools (opens in a new tab)
Explore aviation calculations and educational instrument tools.
NFlightcam (opens in a new tab)
Find aviation camera mounts, audio cables, and accessories.
Plane + Pilot (opens in a new tab)
Read aircraft coverage, pilot features, and general aviation news.
Sporty’s Pilot Shop (opens in a new tab)
Find pilot supplies, training products, and flight equipment.
EASA Airworthiness Directives (opens in a new tab)
Find EASA guidance and the current route to its safety publications.
Transport Canada Aircraft Registration (opens in a new tab)
Find Canadian civil aircraft register links, registration, and export information.
UK CAA G-INFO Aircraft Register (opens in a new tab)
Search public details of UK-registered aircraft.
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Aircraft Buying & Selling Guides
HPA guides to the decisions behind the transaction.
Mission, selection, evaluation, and closing.
Prepare, price, market, and close.
Know what you are buying.
Budget for the whole aircraft.
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We favor official agencies, original publishers, manufacturers, specialist providers, and established owner organizations. Each listing explains what you will find and identifies its source. Accounts, memberships, subscriptions, or service fees may apply. Reviewed October 30, 2026.
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This is a research library, not a flight briefing or a determination of an aircraft’s condition. Check current operational information, publication revisions, aircraft applicability, and provider terms directly. Inclusion does not imply an HPA partnership or endorsement.
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