Tools & References
for Aviators.
A curated collection of official FAA resources, regulatory references, career tools, and study materials — compiled by our team to save you time and keep you current.
Certification & Ratings
FAA Airmen Certification Standards (ACS)
Official standards for all pilot certificate and rating practical tests.
FAA Written Test Prep (CATS)
Schedule and prepare for FAA knowledge tests at an approved testing center.
IACRA — Integrated Airman Certification
Apply for pilot certificates and ratings online through the FAA's official system.
FAA Medical Certification
Information on first, second, and third class medicals, and BasicMed.
Regulations & Compliance
FAA Regulations (eCFR Title 14)
The full text of all FAA regulations — Parts 61, 91, 121, 135, and more.
FAA Safety Management System (SMS)
Official FAA guidance on SMS frameworks and Part 5 requirements.
ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices
International standards for aviation operations and airworthiness.
FAA Advisory Circulars
Non-regulatory guidance documents covering a wide range of aviation topics.
Aircraft Ownership
FAA Aircraft Registry
Search N-number registrations, ownership records, and airworthiness documents.
FAA Aircraft Registration
Register, re-register, or transfer an aircraft with the FAA Civil Aviation Registry.
AOPA Aircraft Ownership Resources
Guides on buying, insuring, and operating your own aircraft.
FAA Airworthiness Directives
Search active ADs that may affect your aircraft make and model.
Career & Employment
FAA Airmen Inquiry
Verify pilot certificates and ratings — useful for employment background checks.
FAPA.aero — Airline Pilot Career Resources
Airline hiring information, pay scales, and career planning tools.
ATP Flight School Career Resources
Regional airline hiring programs and career pathway information.
Aviation Job Search
Job board for pilots, mechanics, dispatchers, and aviation professionals.
Study & Training
FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
The foundational reference for all pilots — free PDF from the FAA.
FAA Instrument Flying Handbook
Comprehensive guide to instrument flight procedures and techniques.
Sporty's Pilot Shop — Free Study Materials
Free online ground school previews and study resources for all ratings.
SKYbrary Aviation Safety
A collaborative knowledge base for aviation safety, procedures, and incidents.
International Aviation
ICAO — International Civil Aviation Organization
Global standards, licensing, and safety information for international operations.
FAA Foreign License Validation
Information on converting a foreign pilot license to an FAA certificate.
EASA — European Union Aviation Safety Agency
European aviation regulations, licensing, and airworthiness standards.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
Canadian aviation regulations, licensing, and safety resources.
Disclaimer: The resources listed on this page are provided for informational purposes only. Wingspar Aviation does not own or control external websites and cannot guarantee the accuracy or availability of third-party content. Always verify regulatory information directly with the FAA or the relevant authority.