Resources
Today we are spoilt with wonderful technology that helps us make better decisions before and during flight. Here's some links to websites and applications you might find handy.
Students
Handy tools and documents for your flight training journey.
Scholarships
Royal Federation of Aero Clubs Australia
Airservices Australia provide sponsorship for two scholarships to be awarded to students training with an RFACA member flight school. There are two scholarship categories, each valued at $7700.
Download the appropriate application form below and submit to the DDAC Head of Operations before the due date.
Links
List of Services
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NAIPS
NAIPS gives you access to pilot briefings, official weather and NOTAM information required for flight planning. Register for an account so you can submit your flight plans online and log into their mobile application.
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Bureau of MeteorologyList Item 4
BOM's Aviation Weather Package is a very helpful site that gives you access to all forms of weather information including TTFs, TAFS, GAFs, weather warnings and observations.
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WindyList Item 3
Windy provides good visual representatons of radar and satellite imagery, as well as pressure, temperature, precipitation, cloud base and visibility information. It should NOT be relied upon for official flight planning requirements but it s handy tool to help you get a bigger perspective of atmospheric conditions.
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OzRunwaysList Item 1
OzRunways is an electronic flight bag available for download on Apple mobile devices. You can plan, brief, file and fly IFR or VFR with OzRunways EFB for iOS. Designed for both iPad and iPhone, OzRunways provides the ultimate in situational awareness anywhere you go, giving you instant access to all of the maps and documents you need.
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DDAC Members Constitution
DDAC is a not-for-profit organisation run by members, for members. Our constition was updated in 2018 and can be dowloaded by clicking on the link below.
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Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia
The Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia is the national body of Aero Clubs, Flight Schools and other aviation organisations and associations. The prime objectives of the Federation are to foster aviation in Australia, to ensure adequate flying training is available to all pilots and to encourage national and local competitions, air races and other aviation events.