- Associations
- Aero Club of New England - Established in 1902, this is the oldest Aero Club in America.
- Air Charity Network - Formerly Angel Flight America (AFA), provides access for people in need seeking free air transportation to specialized health care facilities or distant destinations due to family, community or a national crisis.
- Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association - This site is dedicated to providing pilots and aircraft owners with the latest information in the fields of general and corporate aviation. AOPA also is a primary lobbying force for the general aviation population.
- American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) - A national and international organization whose primary goal is to assist airport executives in fulfilling their responsibilities to the airports and communities they serve.
- Animal Charity Networks - Various animal loving pilots have devoted their time to expediting animal adoptions which saves the lives of hundreds of pets each year. Pilots N Paws & Animal Rescue Flights
- Aviation Association of New Hampshire - The mission of the Aviation Association of New Hampshire is to promote general aviation, and to have fun along the way.
- Granite State Balloon Association
- National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) - NASAO represents the men and women, in state government aviation agencies, who serve the public interest in all 50 states, Guam and Puerto Rico.
- National Business Aviation Association, Inc.
- New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society - Founded in 1995, the New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve the history of aviation in New Hampshire by collecting aviation-related information and artifacts of the past, present and future.
- Education
- Able Flight - A training operation whose "mission is to offer people with disabilities a unique way to challenge themselves through flight training, and by doing so, to gain greater self-confidence and self-reliance."
- American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Academic Relations is a committee which covers the academic programs, chapters and services sponsored by AAAE. Research nationwide internships, view an aviation career video and learn about various aviation education institutions on this Web site.
- Aviation Exploring is a youth development program centered around aviation careers. Through this program, take orientation flights in military transports, helicopters, gliders, or single-engine general aviation aircraft; visit Air Force bases, aviation museums, air shows, or FAA facilities; learn to preflight an aircraft or take pilot training ground school classes.
- AvKids is a program designed to educate elementary school students about the benefits of business aviation to the community and the career opportunities available to them in the business aviation industry. AvKids can help transform a child’s flights of fancy into a fun educational experience that may lead to a rewarding career path. In the course of their journey, this program hopes to reinforce the values and zest for learning that will serve future aviation professionals well throughout their lives.
- Boy Scouts of America is involved in aviation education at various levels. Learn more about recent events and how to get involved.
- Careers In Aviation is a nonprofit organization that promotes aerospace education and employment. Discover new opportunities and find scholarships!
- McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center located in Concord, New Hampshire, is a living memorial that combines Christa McAuliffe's dream of traveling through space with her dedication to teaching, and her belief that everyone should have the opportunity to "reach for the stars." Our shows blend computer generated effects, video, slides and music into an awe-inspiring experience. Education and entertainment mix in our 40 foot domed theater to delight audiences of all ages. Bring yourself, your family, your friends, or a group from your school or business to discover the wonders of the cosmos and our place in it.
- Civil Air Patrol - The Civil Air Patrol functions as an official auxiliary of the United States Air Force. The CAP provides assistance to teachers wanting information on aviation education.
- Daniel Webster College has a national reputation as one of the best known and respected aviation programs in the country. It is a four-year, private, nonsectarian, co-educational residential/commuter college with a primary focus on experiental learning.
- The EAA Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 to give interested young people, ages 8 - 17, an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane. These flights are offered free of charge and are made possible through the generosity of EAA member volunteers.
- Fantasy of Flight - Located midway between Tampa and Orlando in Polk City, Florida, Fantasy of Flight is an aviation-themed attraction that takes visitors back to Early Flight, World War I, World War II and beyond.
- Every person in America depends upon the small aircraft of General Aviation. From shipping packages to protecting crops to catching criminals, the pilots and aircraft of GA are hard at work in our daily lives. For more information on the diverse utilization of general aviation personnel, facilities and aircraft, please visit www.gaservingamerica.org.
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - NASA provides a wealth of resources that are safe, fun, and educational for your children. You can expect them to find reliable information on space-related topics, as well as games, Web quests, and even chats with NASA experts.
- National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Center for Aviation Research and Education - The NASAO Center's primary objective is to enhance the general public good through an expanded and increasingly safe air transportation system. To achieve this goal, the NASAO Center is involved in all phases of the aviation industry by conducting research; holding seminars, and conferences; publishing proceedings, books, working papers and policy papers. It also provides management training and technical assistance to all levels of government and the aviation industry.
- National Coalition for Aviation Education
- The New England Air Museum is owned and operated by the Connecticut Aeronautical Historical Association, a private, non-profit educational institution organized in 1959. Located at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, the Museum is the largest aviation museum in New England. This educational organization is dedicated to preserving and presenting historically significant aircraft and related artifacts, engaging visitors through high-quality exhibits helping them to understand aviation technology and history and inspiring students through innovative and hands-on educational programs.
- SciJinks is a new, highly interactive Web site that provides children and audiences of all ages an amazing science education opportunity. Provided by NOAA and NASA, the Web site transports visitors to the wild world of weather to learn about predicting global weather patterns.
- The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. It is also a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight, as well as planetary science and terrestrial geology and geophysics.
- US Aviation Group offers helicopter flight training programs in Denton, Texas.
- For everything you ever wanted to know about the Wright Brothers, visit the Wright Brothers Aeroplane Company Web site. From the history of the airplane and the Wright Brothers Museum to building airplane model kits and collections of unique aircraft, this site has something for everyone.
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- Government
- Aviation Users Advisory Board - Directed by State statue, RSA 21-L:8, the Board regularly advises the Director of the Bureau of Aeronautics on all matters related to the operation of the bureau. The Aeronautics Director consults the Board on all matters related to the operation of NH airports and the registering of aircraft. For a listing of the Board's meeting dates, please visit NH Aviation Programs
- Federal Aviation Administration - The federal agency responsible for overseeing the federal airway system and airports.
- FAA New England Region - The New England FAA Region offices are located in Burlington, Massachusetts. Our area of responsibility encompasses Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The FAA provides air traffic control and other aviation services within this six-state region.
- FAA Safety Program - The FAA's updated Safety Program is an excellent resource for all airports.To become a member of the FAASTeam or for more information contact the FAA Safety Team Eastern Region program manager at john.f.wood@faa.gov.
- Marine Corps League, Seacoast Detachment Dedicated Military Supporters head to Portsmouth International Airport at Pease for each arriving and departing flight carrying Veterans. The League greets each soldier, provides food and telephone access to loved ones.
- National Transportation Safety Board - The federal agency responsible for investigating aircraft accidents and incidents.
- Miscellaneous
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