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KnowledgeSources for airport data.
Aeronautical charts
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- Chapter 14: Airport Operations › Sources for Airport Data › Chart Supplement U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory)
with information, such as communication frequencies, services available, closed runways, or airport construction. Three common sources of information are: • Aeronautical Charts • Chart Supplement U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) • Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) • Automated Terminal Information Service (ATIS) Aeronautical Charts Aeronautical charts ... provide specific information on airports. Chapter 16, “Navigation,” contains an excerpt from an aeronautical chart and an aeronautical chart legend, which provides guidance on interpreting the information on the chart. Chart Supplement U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) The Chart Supplement…
- 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/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…
- Pilot/Controller Glossary › A
radio aids, selected airports, distances, time zones, special use airspace, and related information. e. Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) Charts- Portray the aeronautical data which is required to execute an instrument approach to an airport. These charts depict the procedures, including ... airport. These charts are identified by the official airport name; e.g., Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. (See ICAO term AERONAUTICAL CHART.) AERONAUTICAL CHART [ICAO]- A representation of a portion of the earth, its culture and relief, specifically designated to meet…
- Chapter 11: Airport Operations › Automated Terminal Information Service (ATIS)
ATIS Bravo. The next hour, ATIS Charlie is recorded, followed by ATIS Delta and progresses down the alphabet. Aeronautical Charts An aeronautical chart is the road map for a pilot. The chart provides information that allows remote pilots to obtain ... information about the areas where they intend to operate. The two aeronautical charts used by VFR pilots…
- Chapter 9. Aeronautical Charts and Related Publications › Section 1. Types of Charts Available › 9-1-5. General Description of Each Chart Series
other planimetric detail in the airport vicinity. Also included are tabulations of runway and other operational data. 8. FAA Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide. A booklet designed to be used as a teaching aid and reference document. It describes ... 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…