Sport Flight Instructor Helicopter - Simplified Flight Controls › II. Technical Subject Areas › Task J. Navigation and Cross-Country Flight Planning

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 15-6
Chapter 15: Airspace › Other Airspace Areas › Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR)
restricted area, warning area, and alert area information. Figure 15-7. Military training route (MTR) chart symbols. Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) A flight data center (FDC) Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) is issued to designate a TFR. The NOTAM begins with…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 3-30
Chapter 3: The Learning Process › Putting It All Together › Distractions and Interruptions
attempts to combine it with other tasks. For example, a learner distracted by trying to interpret unfamiliar symbols on a sectional chart inadvertently deviates from assigned attitude or heading. An instructor recognizes the need to spend more time with these ... isolation. In this case, there is nothing about the experience of controlling the aircraft that helps learners better understand chart symbols. Distractions and Interruptions A distraction is an unexpected event that causes the learner’s attention to be momentarily diverted…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 1-1-24
Chapter 1. Air Navigation › Section 1. Navigation Aids › 1-1-17. Global Positioning System (GPS)
star symbol used for IFR waypoints. VFR waypoints collocated with visual check-points on the chart will be identified by small magenta flag symbols. VFR waypoints collocated with visual check-points will be pronounceable based on the name ... used for ATC communications. Each VFR waypoint name will appear in parentheses adjacent to the geographic location on the chart. Latitude/longitude data for all established VFR waypoints is accessible through FAA Order JO 7350.9, Location Identifiers. (3) VFR waypoints…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 16-33
Chapter 16: Navigation › RAIM Capability › Tips for Using GPS for VFR Operations
star symbol used for IFR waypoints. VFR waypoint collocated with a visual checkpoint on the chart is identified by a small magenta flag symbol. A VFR waypoint collocated with a visual checkpoint is pronounceable based on the name ... used for ATC communications. Each VFR waypoint name appears in parentheses adjacent to the geographic location on the chart. Latitude/longitude data for all established VFR waypoints may be found in the appropriate regional Chart Supplement U.S. When filing VFR flight…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 9-1-11
Chapter 9. Aeronautical Charts and Related Publications › Section 1. Types of Charts Available › 9-1-5. General Description of Each Chart Series
substantial amount of information provided on FAA’s aeronautical charts and publications. It includes explanations and illustrations of chart terms and symbols organized by chart type. The users guide is available for free download at the AIS website. e. Digital…
FAA Aeronautical Chart Users' Guide p. 20
EXPLANATION OF VFR TERMS AND SYMBOLS › CHART TABULATIONS
CHART TABULATIONS Airport Tower Communications are provided in a columnized tabulation for…