Student & Pilot Information
Everything our students and renters need — forms, weather and planning tools, study resources, tips, and scholarship opportunities.
BVFS Standard Operating Procedures
Our full SOP covers scheduling, weather minima and solo limits, ground and flight procedures, emergencies, and game-day operations. Every student, renter, and instructor should know it.
Instructors: send students here for all standard procedures and student information.
Open the BVFS SOP (PDF) →Useful Links
Weather, Planning & Organizations
Weather & Flight Planning
- 1800wxbriefOfficial weather briefings, flight plans, and more (login required)
- NOAA Aviation WeatherMETARs, TAFs, SIGMETs/AIRMETs, forecasts and observations
- KCLL Local WeatherNWS forecast for Easterwood Field
- SkyVectorExplore all aviation charts — a great learning resource
Government & Nonprofits
- FAA.govOfficial website of the Federal Aviation Administration
- FAA MedXPressComplete your FAA medical application online
- AOPAThe leading voice of general aviation — tons of free resources
- EAAExperimental Aircraft Association — build your own airplane!
Electronic Flight Bags
- ForeFlightThe most-used EFB in aviation (Apple iOS)
- Garmin PilotExcellent EFB for Android and iOS
- AOPA Flight PlannerBrowser, Android & iOS — based on Jeppesen technology
Other Resources
- Airliners.netAviation photo & video database, forums, and aircraft history
- FlightAwareFree live flight tracking for private and commercial traffic
- FAA Instrument Procedures GatewayInstrument procedures at all US airports
- EAA Virtual MuseumClimb into historical cockpits in high-resolution 360°
Downloads
Forms, Tips & Briefings
Useful Forms
Tips & Briefings
- The Weather Briefing · METARs · Weight, Humidity, Altitude, Temperature
- Crab Angles · Radio Ops in Class D · General Radio Calls
- Passenger Briefing · Aviation Glossary · Me and My Checkride
- Engines and Cold Weather · Please Do Not Push On My Tail
- ICAO Flight Plan Instructions · Filing an ICAO Flight Plan
Learn From Our Instructors
BVFS Instructional Video Series
Our featured BVFS video, plus the AOPA’s outstanding free video library — safety, technique, and real-world flying.
Funding Your Dream
Flight Training Scholarships
Several scholarships can help aspiring pilots achieve their goals. This is not a comprehensive list, and BVFS is not associated or affiliated with these organizations — links are provided as a courtesy to our customers and the aviation community. Apply early, apply broadly!
Daedalian Foundation
Aimed at young Americans who intend to pursue a career in military aviation.
daedalians.org →Women in Aviation International
Scholarships specifically for women pursuing flight training or aviation careers.
wai.org →FAA Aviation Scholarships
Organizations throughout the country offering aviation scholarships, curated by the FAA.
faa.gov →AOPA Flight Training Scholarships
Aviation scholarships curated by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
aopa.org →
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