Programs and resources for pilots

Resources for pilots

• Airport Guide
• Fly WA Passport Program
• Need to report a wildlife strike? Pilots can at the FAA Wildlife Strike Database. The database contains records of reported wildlife strikes since 1990. Strike reporting is voluntary. Therefore, this database only represents the information received from airlines, airports, pilots, Mandatory Occurrence Reports (MOR), incident/accident information, and other sources.
• Did you know June is General Aviation Appreciation Month?
  Aviation enthusiasts in Washington state have reason to celebrate as Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a proclamation (PDF 644 KB).

Safety tips for pilots

We hope no plane ever goes missing, but if the worst happens, we recommend all pilots file a flight plan. A flight plan will tell searchers where you were heading and your intended route. This information can be critical during a search. Here are some links to help you plan:

• FAA Flight Planning Information
• NOAA
• FAA Safety Team
• FAA UAS Information
• NTSB Safety Alerts

Young pilot programs

• Free Young Eagles
• High School Aviation STEM Curriculum - You Can Fly
• Civil Air Patrol

Scholarships

• Washington Airport Management Association
• Cascade Warbirds Memorial Youth Scholarship Program
• Washington Pilots Association Youth Aviation Scholarship Fund 

Internships

•  Washington Airport Management Association
• American Association of Airport Executives 

Disclaimer: These resources and links are for information only. WSDOT does not endorse any particular website.