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FH.II.J.K1c

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Route planning, including consideration of different classes and special use airspace (SUA) and selection of appropriate and available navigation/communication systems and facilities including the use of.

Aeronautical charts

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 16-2
Chapter 16: Navigation › Aeronautical Charts › Sectional Charts
Aeronautical Charts An aeronautical chart is the road map for a pilot flying under VFR. The chart provides information that allows pilots to track their position and provides available information that enhances safety. The three aeronautical charts used ... pilots are: • Sectional • VFR Terminal Area • World Aeronautical A free catalog listing aeronautical charts and related publications including prices and instructions for ordering is available at the Aeronautical Navigation Products website: www.aeronav.faa.gov. Sectional Charts Sectional charts are the most common…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 16-2
Chapter 16: Navigation › Aeronautical Charts › World Aeronautical Charts
display of topographical information and are revised semiannually, except for several Alaskan and Caribbean charts. [Figure 16-2] World Aeronautical Charts World aeronautical charts are designed to provide a standard series of aeronautical charts, covering land areas of the world…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 9-1-3
Chapter 9. Aeronautical Charts and Related Publications › Section 1. Types of Charts Available › 9-1-5. General Description of Each Chart Series
Sectional and VFR Terminal Area Charts for Alaska 5. Caribbean VFR Aeronautical Charts. Caribbean 1 and 2 (CAC-1 and CAC-2) are designed for visual navigation to assist familiarization of foreign aeronautical and topographic information. The aeronautical information includes ... sides measuring 20” x 60” each. Revised every 56 days. (See FIG 9-1-3.) Caribbean VFR Aeronautical Charts 6. Helicopter Route Charts. A three-color chart series which shows current aeronautical information useful to helicopter pilots navigating in areas…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. PCG E-2
Pilot/Controller Glossary › E
systems and is used in the control of en route IFR aircraft. (Refer to AIM.) EN ROUTE CHARTS- (See AERONAUTICAL CHART.) EN ROUTE DECISION SUPPORT TOOL (EDST)- An automated tool provided at each Radar Associate position in selected En Route ... route cruising altitude which takes place along the route of flight. EN ROUTE HIGH ALTITUDE CHARTS- (See AERONAUTICAL CHART.) EN ROUTE LOW ALTITUDE CHARTS- (See AERONAUTICAL CHART.) EN ROUTE MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE WARNING (E-MSAW)- A function…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 9-1-14
Chapter 9. Aeronautical Charts and Related Publications › Section 1. Types of Charts Available › 9-1-6. Where and How to Get Charts of Foreign Areas
Middle East Pacific, Australasia, and Antarctica VFR Arrival/Departure Routes - Europe and Korea U.S. 4. Miscellaneous DoD Charts and Products. Aeronautical Chart Updating Manual (CHUM) DoD Weather Plotting Charts (WPC) Tactical Pilotage Charts (TPC) Operational Navigation Charts (ONC) Global Navigation ... Sheets (VP-30) Dial-Up Electronic CHUM b. Canadian Charts. Information on available Canadian charts and publications may be obtained by contacting the: NAV CANADA Aeronautical Publications Sales and Distribution Unit P.O. Box 9840, Station T Ottawa, Ontario…