VFR Charts

OBJECTIVE

• To develop the pilot’s understanding of and skill in using aeronautical charts.

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ELEMENTS

• Latitude and Longitude 
  
• Projections 
  
• Sectionals 
  
• WACs 
  
• TACs 
  
• Chart Symbols 
  

COMPLETION STANDARDS

• This lesson is complete when the pilot demonstrates a basic understanding of aeronautical charts during oral quizzing. 
  

COMMON ERRORS

• Not asking questions. 
  
• Failure to keep charts up to date 
  

THINGS TO REMEMBER

• Know the charts well, know regulations, can do’s, can’t do’s, terrain, and emergency features 
  
• Play the “what’s this” game 
  
• Use charts to understand airspace, from IFR point-of-view (airspace solely to protect IFR flights) 
  
• How charts are updated and updates announced 
  
• Using IFR charts for intersections is acceptable 
  

STUDY

• VFR & IFR Charts 
  
• “Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge” Ch. 15 
  
• “Aeronautical Information Manual” Ch. 1 & 9