Flying Resources
General resources
Glider Flying Handbook - This is the official information book on flying gliders. It is published by the US Government, and a free PDF copy is linked here. We also have copies for purchase in our office.
0B7 Powered Aircraft SOP's - This is good information to know, even if you are not a visiting power pilot
Weather Resources
METAR/TAF - METARs provide real time information about the weather, while TAFs provide a short term forecast. This link pulls up Burlington (BTV) and Montpelier (MPV) as these are the two closest airports that have official weather stations
METAR/TAF Key - This is a guide to the abbreviations used in METARs and TAFs
Winds Aloft - Use this table to analyze winds at various altitudes Hint: the closest station is Plattsburgh (PLB)
Windy - This is a really cool site that has all sorts of layers and information
Surface Analysis Charts - These provide an idea of weather trends across the country
Local Radar - This shows the current position of precipitation
Local Recreational Forecast - Not specifically for aviation, but this site is great to see if you should bring a raincoat to work (Hint: you should)
Current Weather at 0B7 - Live from our weather station at the tower (only functional during soaring season)
Navigational Resources
Sectional charts - these are the maps that are used for VFR navigation
Local Map - This is a more detailed map of the Mad River Valley
Airport Map North - This is a very detailed map of the area immediately North of the airport
Airport Map South - This is a very detailed map of the area immediately South of the airport
VOR Simulators
Even though very few gliders are equipped with VOR equipment, questions covering the topic still appear on the FAA written exam for gliders. These simulators are a great way to visualize how VOR navigation works.
Basic VOR Simulator - This simulator has all the basics of a VOR.
Detailed VOR Simulator - This simulator has more settings and options.