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Flying Montana
Montana is a large state with unique flying conditions. High density altitudes, mountain weather, remote airports, sparse radar coverage, and little flight following, all challenge the visiting pilot. The following is an eclectic mix of references to help you prepare and make your visit more enjoyable. Links will open into a new window.

 GENERAL MONTANA INFORMATIONAL LINKS
Fire TFRs.   Finally! Forest Fire Temporary Flight Restrictions indicated on sectional charts, courtesy of USDA - Forest Service Interagency Airspace Coordination.
Montana ASOS Sites.   Includes frequencies and telephone numbers for all automated weather stations in the state. An oft-used site by Paragon!

Sun and Moon Data for any area.   Calculate sunrise and sunset for any location.

Daylight and Darkness Across The World.   Satellite view. Too cool! Also links into other satellite views of the earth, and astronomical sky chart generators. (Folks, where else other than at Paragon are you going to find stuff like this?)

Montana State Highway Map   Source: State of Montana. GIF image. (NOTE: May crash Netscape software!)

Non-Aviation Maps of Montana   Source: State of Montana. Cities, drainages, parks, etc.

Montana Satellite Raised Relief Map   From Color Landform Atlas of the United States.

1895 Montana State Map   Source: fermi.jhuapl.edu/. An interesting addition for the history buffs amongst us.

Additionally, these links provide information on operating in remote mountainous country.

Tips On Winter Flying   FAA Accident Prevention Program, Pamphlet P8740-24. Well worth the read!

Tips On Mountain Flying   FAA Accident Prevention Program, Pamphlet P8740-60. PDF.

Hazardous Mountain Winds & Their Visual Indicators   Source: FAA.gov/. Advisory Circular 00-57. Presented in PDF format.


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© Update 01 May 2004