Other Sources of Information
This page contains a list of potentially useful websites, telephone numbers and applications related to flying and planning. Halton Aero Club does not endorse or favour any of these, they are presented as potentially useful resources, some may be duplicates in whole or in part. You are encouraged to make up your own mind which ones you wish to pursue. Please note that some of the sites listed below have been created by enthusiasts, the information within them should be cross checked with official and other 3rd party sources.
Each box below lists the top level name of the website. When you click on the title, it will open to reveal more information which may extend to a description, or just the website address.
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Useful Numbers
Emergency on any Service Telephone: Call 222 and call 01296 656216 (Main Guard Room)
or call 999 on any mobile telephone and 01296 656216 (Main Guard Room
| Name | Extension | Ext STD number |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Halton | RAFTN 95237 | 01296 65 + Ext |
| Duty Executive | Via Main Guard Room Ext 6216 | 07880 851699 |
| Orderly Officer | Via Main Guard Room Ext 6216 | 07831 381827 |
| Duty Supplier | 6489 | 07795 291852 |
| PSF / Duty Clerk | 6289 or 6259 | 07867 905439 |
| RTS Duty NCO | Via Main Guard Room Ext 6216 | 07919 044083 |
| OC Ops Sqn / SFSO | 6666 | 07881 931732 |
| SSHEA | 6062 | 07770 864956 |
| Airfield Manager | 6367 | 07771 522083 |
| Duty Pilots | 07971 282068 / 07971 282069 | |
| RAFP / MPGS Ops | 6503 / 6216 | 01296 656216 |
| Med Centre | 6317 | 07747 762377 |
Smart Phone and Tablet Apps
Apple App: Pilot Currency
Pilot Currency – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pilot-currency/id324367303
Apple App: Aero Weather Pro
Aero Weather Pro: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/aeroweather-pro/id378120971
Apple App: Aero Plus
General and Specialised Websites
Website: RAF Halton Airfield Portal
A lot of this site is password protected.
Website: Mil AIP (Aeronautical Information Service)
Website: Civ AIP (Aeronautical Information Service)
Website: FLARM based aircraft reporting
Sourced from Live Glider Net (records FLARM based aircraft registered in their database)
Follow the link to open up a map of the area around Halton which should show aircraft equipped with FLARMS in the vicinity.
website: http://live.glidernet.org/#c=51.76855,-0.66760&z=11&s=1
Website: Airspace & Safety Initiative
Airspace & Safety Initiative – https://airspacesafety.com
Website: Flying Start
Flying Start – https://www.flying-start.org
Website: LAA (Light Aircraft Association)
Leaflet: Safety Sense Leaflets
Website: CAA Air Navigation Order
Air Navigation Order 2016: https://www.caa.co.uk/General-aviation/Safety-information/Air-Navigation-Order-2016/
Website: Skyway Code (Safety in the air)
Skyway Code (CAA): https://www.caa.co.uk/General-aviation/Safety-information/The-Skyway-Code/
Website: Airfield Cards
Airfield Cards: http://airfieldcards.com/
Website: Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust
Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust: http://www.abct.org.uk/
Website: Aviation Weather
Aviation Weather: https://metars.com/
Website: Windy.com Graphical TIme Based wind forecast
Website: (Including approx lat and long for a map over the UK): https://www.windy.com/?53.693,-2.252,7
Map provides a forecast for wind speeds and direction.
Website: Lightning Activity Local and Worldwide
The Blitzortung.org has an important disclaimer:
Links into the site:
Live worldmap of Lightning activity can be located here: http://map.blitzortung.org/#1.34/0/8
Map of the UK with lightning activity: http://en.blitzortung.org/live_lightning_maps.php?map=12
Map of Europe with lightning activity: http://en.blitzortung.org/live_lightning_maps.php?map=10
Website: Flight Radar 24 (Live Air Traffic)
Website showing mainly commercial traffic in the area. This site also provides a smart phone/ tablet application as well.
Website is fully adjustable. The initial view is centred on Aylesbury showing the surrounding areas including Heathrow & Luton.
Website: Civil Aviation Authority General Aviation
CAA General Aviation Website: https://www.caa.co.uk/General-aviation/
Website: Search against Aircraft Registrations (CAA G-INFO)
CAA G-INFO search registrations: https://siteapps.caa.co.uk/g-info/
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