Questions tagged [aeronautical-charts]
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Although 2 RVR device symbols are given in the airport planview, there are 3 RVRs (TDZ,MID,RO) in the takeoff limits section. How is this possible?
Although 2 RVR device symbols are given in the airport planview, it is written in the takeoff minimums section that all 3 RVR values (TDZ, Mid, Rollout) must be provided for the departure limits. MID ...
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Does the fact that the TDZ is not written for runway 22 means there are touchdown zone lights only for runway 04?
Does the fact that the TDZ is not written for runway 22 means there are touchdown zone lights only for runway 04?
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What are the names by which runways are classified according to the configuration of the placement of the approach lighting systems?
What are the names by which runways are classified according to the configuration of the placement of the approach lighting systems? (I'm not talking about HIALS or HIALS-II because those terms are ...
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What is the difference between DH and RA in Jeppesen charts?
In CAT II and CAT III Approach Charts, the Jeppesen version of charts depicts both the "DH" and the "RA".
And, I found out that they are somewhat different.
So, why do these ...
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Where to find generic weight take off charts for planes?
Where can I find a generic weight take off chart for planes? I looked online but maybe I'm not looking in the right place?
Related: How do I use the takeoff and landing distance charts in the C172 POH?...
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What is the real formula for Pressure altitude? [duplicate]
OK. The formula we commonly know is (29.92-Altimeter)x1000+Elevation.
However, the E6B calculator I have does not fit this formula at all. For example, if the airport elevation is 175 ft and the ...
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Why different colors (blue and white) for different airways?
Why some airways, (example T358) are drawn in blue, while
other (example V44) are drawn in white?
I can not see any difference between blue and white airways,
step between waypoints, direction and ...
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What does mean CD, FD and MD on the Jeppesen LTBR VORB chart?
Hello all,
I just wanted to ask the meaning of CD068, FD068 and MD068. 068 is the course but i cannot find any info about CD,FD and MD.
Also, at the VOR A 25R chart, I saw FS250. Can you share their ...
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Why do VOR A, B charts only have circle-to-land minimums, while VOR X,Y,Z charts have straight approach minimums too?
Why do VOR A, and B charts only have circle-to-land minimums, while VOR X, Y, and Z charts have straight approach minimums too? Is this the only difference and is it only used to separate the two ...
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What is the "Change Notices Available" information on the airport information page of the Jeppesen chart?
What is the "Change Notices Available" information on the airport information page of the Jeppesen chart? For some, none is specified, and sometimes different numbers such as four and ...
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What is the change of "Airspace" here? Does it mean the airspace class of the airport has changed?
What is the change of "Airspace" here? Does it mean the airspace class of the airport has changed? I haven't reached a source where I can find the airspace classes used in my country anyway (...
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Which one is racetrack? Isn't it a holding over VOR on the left and holding over FIX on the right?
Which one is a racetrack? Isn't it a holding over VOR on the left and holding over FIX on the right? If one of them is a racetrack, how is it different from holding? Or are they both used in the same ...
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Why is the box I marked with a red arrow empty and no class information given?
Why is the box I marked with a red arrow empty and no class information given? On the NDB chart, both places are left blank. Am I supposed to consider the gap "FULL" by reference from the ...
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What is this black star symbol in the picture below? If it means a hazard with no altitude information, what kind of hazard is that?
What is this black star symbol in the picture below? If it means a hazard without altitude, what kind of hazard is that?
A separate picture of similar symbol with altitude information:
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What does "/" (slash) mean in the picture below?
What does the slash mark between R/V mean? Should both RVR and visibility be at least 400m, or should only one of the two values be at least 400m (ie the other could be lower)? If summarized to ...
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What does this star symbol mean in the airport chart?
I know that there is no unidentified beacon because it is not in the circle, because the star symbol inside the circle represents the unidentified beacon. So what does this star symbol mean?
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What are these blue lines around the runway at the airport chart that I marked with red line?
What are these blue lines around the runway at the airport chart that I marked with red lines? They are not waterways or taxiways so what are they?
Yenisehir Airport (LTBR):
Adana International ...
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There is a difference in the runway lighting systems symbolized in the planview and the lighting system specified in additional runway information?
Although two different lighting systems are symbolized for two runways in the airport plan view, the same lighting system is specified for runways 05 and 23 in the additional runway information ...
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Should I set the runway heading to the course box on G1000 before takeoff or should I set the SID course I will intercept after takeoff?
To what degree should I set the course box on the G1000 screen? Runway heading or SID course? Because although the runway heading is 044 degrees in the SID chart I shared below, the SID departure ...
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What is a "BEACON"?
What is the "BEACON" and its symbol meaning from the Jeppesen Manual in the picture below? Does it just represent the beacon light? I'm confused.
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Which "North degree" is using on the PFD heading, Jeppesen Charts and Maps? (Headind indicator, MSA, coordinate lines, bearings..) True or Magnetic?
I found out that "All charts are drawn in reference to true north". But if my heading indicator shows a magnetic heading on my flight display, how do I apply the true heading value on the ...
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Is the green route on the airport chart drawn correctly according to the pilot-tower conversations? I do not think so [closed]
I think the green route in the tower pilot conversations is drawn incorrectly. Here the "UNTIL LEFT HOLD SHORT FOR M29" part confuses me. I would be glad if you help.
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Is it possible to perform a descent like the picture below which I share?
In the picture, after crossing the VOR fix aircraft does not complete a parallel holding and directly descent on the other side of the racetrack outbound track. In my opinion with Jeppesen General ...
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What are the meanings of the codes depicts in the square brackets? For example: [MDØ68]
I always see these codes inside of the square brackets with different charts. Especially I wonder about the meaning of Ø.
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Why is there no Maltese Cross in this non-precision approach's profile view which has a FAF?
I am wondering why this chart does not show the FAF with a maltese cross as it is used in non-precision approaches to depict FAF.
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What does the letter "H" on the upper side of ADANA word and mean?
As you can see on the STAR chart of Adana, there is a letter "H" with a black background for the VOR sign's line. I can't find the meaning.
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How do pilots refer to an aeronautical/aviation chart in casual terms?
How do you refer casually to an aeronautical chart? For example, in casual conversation between pilots and/or other related personnel, do you say the entire phrase? Or is it just something like "...
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Bottom of class C vs top of class D
When a top of class D ([45] on the chart below) conflicts with bottom of class C (37) which prevails?
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What is the diference between RVR and RVR with letter?
There are at least two symbols for the RVR representation on Jeppesen charts.
But I can't seem to find the definition for those. By any chance would you guys care to explain what each one means?
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PTCHY LGT MOD SEV coverage on WX charts?
On GFAs, TAFs, METARs we see PTCHY LGT TURB, MOD TURB, -RA, +RA, etc. I was wondering where could I find the technical definition of these terms? For example the percentage coverage of these weather ...
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Can I transition the airspace (pictured below) without 2-way communication?
If I wanted to fly over Beverly regional between 2600-3000ft, do I need to speak to anyone as I do so? I would be above the delta and below the bravo, but the sectional states I must ask for approval ...
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Are FAA aviation chart expiration dates inclusive or exclusive? [duplicate]
If an aviation chart like a sectional or approach plate says it expires on July 14th, does it expire at 0001 midnight at the beginning of July 14th, or does it expire at 2359 at the end of the the day?...
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Jeppesen airport codes for holding positions - catstops
what would be the meaning of the jeppesen catstop codes for holding positions(AM_TaxiwayHoldingPosition):
{-32767, -32765, 2, 1} ?
Seems that they are used completly different, for example on LTFM (...
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How would you enter this approach with a racetrack course reversal at EGPH from the southwest?
For reference this is the NDB ILS DME RWY 24 approach at EGPH. When arriving from the south/southwest, I am sure you would be vectored in but i am interested as to how this would be done without ...
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Why is Dulles Airport (KIAD) not in any chart supplement?
I was recently listening to the KIAD ground feed, and realized that I had no diagram. When I tried to find one in the northeast chart supplement (which does have the information section), I couldn't. ...
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How to fix JeppView VFR charts font display [closed]
Some of the VFR charts printed by JeppView for Windows incorrectly display various letters on the map. This is especially visible in the NDB/DME designations ("INN", "PAT", "...
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What is an "Alternate Airway"?
In What is the number in a closed box right below a victor airway? I noticed:
What is an "Alternate Airway"?
The radial value placement looks the same to me.
The N suffix (after V2) is not ...
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What is the number in a closed box right below a victor airway?
I see this little number in my TAC.
What is that "42" inside a box right below v208-458? I looked through charts guide to see if I can find that symbol but I couldn't find anything (pretty ...
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Change of absolute ceiling with weight
Let's say an aircraft has an abs ceiling of some value at the start of its cruise and then it consumes some percentage of its fuel during cruise. How will this change the new abs ceiling at the end of ...
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What is the difference between Jeppesen NavData & Digital Terminal Charts?
https://ww2.jeppesen.com/update-cycle-and-effective-dates-schedule/
in the link provided above,
Jeppesen NavData has 28day cycle whereas
Digital Terminal Charts have 14day cycle
Can you provide the ...
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Published VHF frequency shown in parentheses on a Sectional Chart. What does this indicate?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (KBUF) does not have an associated VOR or VORTAC, yet it has a published frequency box that lists a VHF frequency (116.4) in parentheses. Why is this frequency in ...
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What Class Airspace Surrounds TRI Cities? [duplicate]
I'm planning out a "fly the Appalachian Trail" route, and as the AT comes out of the Great Smokey Mountains and heads for its crossing of the Nolichucky river, it puts anyone flying along it ...
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What are those flight level values on an airway?
I have downloaded from this link the chart of available airways over the Canary Islands. There, in some of the airways, it says
FL660
FL145
As far as I know, ...
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Do sectional charts indicate which runways have lighting installed?
KSFF has 3 runways (one in the water, two on land).
The sectional shows *L yet only 4L/22R has lights. Is there a trick on the sectional to tell which runway has ...
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Why do none of the procedures for EFSA use the SVL VOR-DME?
This is inspired by this question. Looking at all the approach and STAR charts for EFSA in Savonlinna, Finland, they are all RNAV. The Linna VOR-DME is not used for any of them even though it is ...
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Are there any "VFR corridors" in the US apart from the one in San Diego?
As far as I can tell, the only VFR Corridor (see AIM 3-5-5(b)) that exists is in San Diego. Is that correct or are there others elsewhere in the US?
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What does the number in degrees indicate on an approach chart?
On the following ILS chart, there is a number 301°. Is the number 301° indicating a track angle, heading or something else?
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Why is the listed sectional for KEIK Cheyenne instead of Denver?
I'm confused why a municipal airport (KEIK in Erie, CO) lists Cheyenne as its appropriate sectional, instead of Denver?
It's just over 20nm WNW of KDEN under its outer class bravo shelf and is well ...
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Are Jeppesen Approach, SID charts in Magnetic North or True North?
Usually, when making charts, they use true north up for their charts.
However, I found that there is a north arrow in jeppesen approach and sid chart.
And.. what north arrow means?
Is it indicating ...
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Where can I find VFR approach charts for Italy?
Has anyone a good source of free information for VFR approach charts in Italy? I know that for major airports (e.g. LIMW), https://www.enav.it publishes the charts.
However for small airfields (e.g. ...
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