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NAV CANADA

US FAA

ICAO

Nav Canada is a Canada's private, non-share capital corporation that owns and operates Canada's civil air navigation service (ANS).

With operations coast to coast, Nav Canada provides Canada's air traffic control, flight information, weather briefings, aeronautical information, airport advisory services and electronic aids to navigation.

United States Federal Aviation Administration is the United States's version of Nav Canada with one major exception, it's part of the Federal Government.  It's major roles include:

• regulating civil aviation to promote safety;
• encouraging and developing civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology;
• developing and operating a system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft;
• researching and developing the National Airspace System and civil aeronautics;
• developing and carrying out programs to control aircraft noise and other environmental effects of civil aviation; and
• regulating U.S. commercial space transportation.

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is the international organization that is responsible for the establishment of International Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures covering the technical fields of aviation: licensing of personnel, rules of the air, aeronautical meteorology, aeronautical charts, units of measurement, operation of aircraft, nationality and registration marks, airworthiness, aeronautical telecommunications, air traffic services, search and rescue, aircraft accident investigation, aerodromes, aeronautical information services, aircraft noise and engine missions, security and the safe transport of dangerous goods. After a Standard is adopted it is put into effect by each ICAO Contracting State in its own territories. As aviation technology continues to develop rapidly, the Standards are kept under constant review and amended as necessary.

  Flight Publications Producers
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Aviation Advanced Instrument / Airborne Systems - Sensors Schools

NRC

NOAA

JEPPESEN

Natural Resources Canada (NRC) is has a legislated mandate to promote the sustainable development of Canada's natural resources so as to meet the needs of present generations of Canadians without compromising the quality of life for future generations.

Part of this mandate is to produce all of Canada's Aeronautical Charts and mapping imagery.

National Oceanic and Aerospace Association (NOAA), now called the National Aeronautical Charting Office (NACO), publishes and distributes United States government civil aeronautical charts and flight information publications. NACO is also responsible for the public distribution of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Ocean Service (NOAA/NOS) U.S. nautical charts and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) formerly the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) worldwide aeronautical and nautical charts and publications.

Jeppesen is the worlds largest and foremost publisher of flight publications and resources.  Jeppesen also provides online access to NOTAMS, flight planning resources, product updates, worldwide FLIP, as well as links to additional aviation related events and resources.  

RAF - AERO INFO

USAF AIS

1 CFFTS

RAF Aeronautical Information Documents Unit (No 1 AIDU) is responsible to the Ministry of Defence (ACAS) for the publication and distribution of all permanent unclassified information concerning any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard required by UK Military personnel directly concerned with the operation and safety of aircraft.

RAF FLIPs are produced to a specification that is under constant review in order to conform to standards agreed with ICAO and other major military FLIP producing agencies.

USAF Advanced Instrument School's mission is to enhance Air Force instrument capabilities through education and awareness to reduce instrument related accidents and incidents.

This academic intensive program, located in Oklahoma City, OK is recognized nationwide as one of, if not the most, prestigious aviation advanced instrument schools.  Graduates of this program are certified USAF Instrument Refresher Course Instructors.

* Note:  this site must be accessed from a ".mil" computer system.

1 Cdn Forces Flying Training School - 1CFFTS (former CF Air Navigation School) has the mission to select, develop, and graduate professional, Wings-qualified aircrew officers and non-commissioned members fully capable of operating in the demanding and sophisticated environment of modern air warfare.

1 CFFTS produces highly trained professional aircrew via the ab-initio Air Combat System Officer (ACSO) and  Airborne Electronic Sensor Operator (AES Op) courses.

* Note:  this site must be accessed from a ".mil" computer system.

 Other Aviation Organizations

TRANSPORT CANADA

AOPA

EAA

Transport Canada's works to help ensure that Canadians have the best transportation system by developing and administering policies, regulations and programs for a safe, efficient and environmentally friendly transportation system; contributing to Canada's economic growth and social development; and, protecting the physical environment.

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)  is the largest, most influential aviation association in the world. AOPA has achieved its prominent position through effective advocacy, enlightened leadership, technical competence, and hard work. Providing member services that range from representation at the federal, state, and local levels to legal services, advice, and other assistance, AOPA has built a service organization that far exceeds any other in the aviation community.

Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is a growing and diverse organization of members with a wide range of aviation interests and backgrounds. The focus of the organization is to provide its members with information and contacts through a variety of means with the end goal of promoting individual experimentation and development in the aviation community.

Air Traffic Control

NAV CANADA

EUROCONTROL

US FAA - ATC DIVISION

Nav Canada is a Canada's private, non-share capital corporation that owns and operates Canada's civil air navigation service (ANS).

With operations coast to coast, Nav Canada provides Canada's air traffic control, flight information, weather briefings, aeronautical information, airport advisory services and electronic aids to navigation.  

Eurocontrol develops, coordinates and plans for implementation of short-, medium- and long-term pan-European air traffic management strategies and their associated action plans in a collective effort involving national authorities, air navigation service providers, civil and military airspace users, airports, industry, professional organisations and relevant European institutions.

The ATC division of the FAA manages civil and military Air Traffic in the navigable airspace by developing and recommending national policies and establishing national programs, regulations, standards, and procedures for management of the airspace, operation of air navigation and communications systems and facilities, separation and control of, and flight assistance to, Air Traffic.