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Symbols shown are for World Aeronautical Charts (WACs), Sectional Aeronautical Charts (Sectionals), Terminal Area Charts (TACs), VFR Flyway Planning Charts and Helicopter Route Charts. When a symbol is different on any VFR chart series, it will be annotated as such (e.g. WAC or Not shown on WAC). LANDPLANE: CIVIL.
This chapter covers the Sectional Aeronautical Chart (Sectional). These charts include the most current data at a scale of (1:500,000) which is large enough to be read easily by pilots flying by sight under Visual Flight Rules. Sectionals are named after a major city within its area of coverage.
29 mar 2023 · The 1:500,000 scale Sectional Aeronautical Chart Series is designed for visual navigation of slow to medium speed aircraft. The topographic information featured consists of the relief and a judicious selection of visual checkpoints used for flight under visual flight rules.
In this video I go over how to read an FAA Sectional Aeronautical Chart, including reviewing the Sectional Chart Legend, and how to read various symbols on t...
Some of the basic elements of a sectional chart are: Legend. A legend is a table consisting of symbols, numbers, colors and what each one of them means. A legend of the particular area chart will help you identify the airports, classes, altitude, elevation, etc, of that area. An example of a legend Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF) & Topography
A sectional chart shows topographical features that are important to aviators, such as terrain elevations, ground features identifiable from altitude (rivers, dams, bridges, buildings, etc.), and ground features useful to pilots (airports, beacons, landmarks, etc.).
6 kwi 2022 · Sectional charts are a VFR pilot’s best prevention tool for a common pilot deviation known as an “airspace bust” - such as entering Class C or Class B airspace without proper communication or...
