Aviation Internet Directory: A Guide to the 500 Best Web Sites

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The critics raved about the author's previous edition:

"A real time saver. Catalogs the best aviation Web sites . . . giving clever descriptions and evaluation."

Flying magazine

"An excellent sampling of cyber information resources for pilots."

Plane & Pilot magazine

"John Merry narrowed the ...

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Overview

Quotes:

The critics raved about the author's previous edition:

"A real time saver. Catalogs the best aviation Web sites . . . giving clever descriptions and evaluation."

Flying magazine

"An excellent sampling of cyber information resources for pilots."

Plane & Pilot magazine

"John Merry narrowed the field down to the best of the best to save you search time when browsing for aviation topics. (Yes, AOPA's site [www.aopa.org] made the cut)."

AOPA Pilot

Fly Straight to Aviation's Best Web Sites!

Pilot John Merry, author of the highly acclaimed 200 Best Aviation Web Sites and 300 Best Aviation Web Sites is back with Aviation Internet Directory: A Guide to 500 Best Aviation Web Sites! And he's done his homework.

John's thousands of hours researching aviation Web sites— so you don't have to—takes you straight to the best. This directory steers you through the jungle of online aviation information to the quality sites that everyone in aviation will find useful and fascinating.

You don't have to be a master Web-surfer to use this book: simple, clear instructions for online beginners are provided. You'll find exact addresses for the most useful and interesting aviation sites, helpful descriptions and quality ratings plus e-mail contacts. The listings are organized in nine helpful categories, including:

* Aviation Organizations
* Weather Sites
* Pilot Resources
* Sales and Employment
* Magazines and News
* Weather Sites

Find those "hidden" gems, not easily found in search listings. Skip ultra-slow sites or those with unexpected fees and membership requirements. Know before you log on whether a site is worth your time. Unlock the wealth of great online aviation information with the Aviation Internet Directory and fly direct to the most desirable destinations in cyberspace.

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Editorial Reviews

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By H. N. Boyer, Delaware County Community College

The fourth edition of this directory adds 200 additional Web sites handpicked by pilots for pilots. Merry (private pilot and owner of a Web-design online marketing company) has compiled award-winning sites ranging from airlines and aviation organizations to weather information. Each site is reviewed according to five criteria; content, layout and design functionality, overall audience, and quality. One hundred fifty sites are bookmarkable for easy access. Included is an online update site that can be used to access the latest changes in each Web site. For aviation professionals and students alike, this directory provides a clear, concise guide to the most important and interesting Web sites available in English today. Highly recommended for community college and four-year college libraries supporting aviation studies.

Choice
By H. N. Boyer, Delaware County Community College

The fourth edition of this directory adds 200 additional Web sites handpicked by pilots for pilots. Merry (private pilot and owner of a Web-design online marketing company) has compiled award-winning sites ranging from airlines and aviation organizations to weather information. Each site is reviewed according to five criteria; content, layout and design functionality, overall audience, and quality. One hundred fifty sites are bookmarkable for easy access. Included is an online update site that can be used to access the latest changes in each Web site. For aviation professionals and students alike, this directory provides a clear, concise guide to the most important and interesting Web sites available in English today. Highly recommended for community college and four-year college libraries supporting aviation studies.

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780071372169
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
  • Publication date: 8/8/2001
  • Series: Aviation Week Bks.
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 528
  • Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 1.00 (d)

Meet the Author

Merging his 11-year private pilot experience with almost 13 years of corporate marketing management and 5 years of Web site design, John Merry owns Specialized Marketing Agency—a Web design and online marketing company.

In addition to authoring prior editions of this book, Mr. Merry has written many Web-related aviation articles for such publications as PLANE & PILOT magazine, INFLIGHT USA, and PLANE & PILOT NEWS. Memberships include the Pilots International Association, Aviation Owners and Pilots Association, Web Marketing Association, the HTML Writers Guild, and the International Webmasters Association.

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Table of Contents

Introduction xxiii
Review Rating Criteria xxiv
Online Updates xxv
The Basics of Browsing xxvi
Airlines
Aviation Directories
Aviation Organizations and Associations
Weather
Pilot Resources
Flight Training and Flight Schools
Aviation Online Magazines and News
Aviation Parts, Supplies, and Aircraft
Aviation Entertainment
Aviation Employment
Index 393
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