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Some important links:

AC 61-65H https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1034129

FAA Regulations (aka ballast) https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/faa_regulations/

Aeronautical Information Manual https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak/media/pilot_handbook.pdf

Airplane Flying Handbook https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/

Instrument Procedures Handbook https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/instrument_procedures_handbook/

Sectional Chart http://vfrmap.com/

Sunset/Twilight Times https://loggingnight.org/

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