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What is "judgemental oversteering" in taxi procedures?

I found a phrase that I don't understand while reading Jeppesen charts: "judgemental oversteering". I found it in general information about taxi procedures. As I understand this procedure applies ...
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Where are the "Admitted Aircraft symbols" on Jeppesen VFR aerodrome charts defined?

Jeppesen VFR aerodrome charts depict several symbols for "admitted aircraft". However, even after checking several symbol legends I never found a definition of these symbols. Does anyone ...
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What are the different types of take-off minima at the bottom of a Jeppesen airport diagram?

Anyone that could explain the bottom plate, what’s the difference between all those minima?
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What is really meant by max 240 kt, 220 kt and 185 kt in the picture of Jeppesen chart?

What is really meant by max 240 kt, 220 kt and 185 kt in the picture of Jeppesen chart? What I don't understand is: are the speed limits for waypoints or for routes between waypoints. If speed ...
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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 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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What’s the grey altitude depicted in the profile view on Jeppesen charts?

What’s the altitude depicted in grey in the profile view? Why there are some approaches that this isn’t depicted and some are?
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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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Interpreting Missed Approach Section in Jeppesen Chart

While interpreting an RKPS(airport located in South Korea) LOC DME 06L, I found it somewhat confusing. As you see, the initial action of the missed approach is climbing via heading 063 to GIDOO. I ...
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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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Why is the distance between BRY VOR and missed approach point 0.2 DME in the plan view, while it is specified as 0.1 DME below?

Why is the distance between BRY VOR and missed approach point 0.2 DME in the plan view, while it is specified as 0.1 DME below? If we consider that the localizer is 0.2 DME ahead of the runway ...
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Why are there two Decision Altitudes at LTBR Bursa Yenişehir?

Hello, As you can see, at the missed approach point, the chart gives 984 feet. On the other hand, The Decision altitude given as 959 feet. What is the reason ? Thanks.
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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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What's the difference between these two VOR cones in Jeppesen Approach Charts' profile view?

Both are ILS approaches. In Jeppesen introduction there's a similar icon which is explained as "A "broken" navaid or fix symbol indicates that it does not fall directly in line with ...
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What is the plus or minus limits of Jeppesen Approach Chart Speed Restrictions

I couldn't find any information on this topic. Do Speed Restrictions depicted on Jeppesen Approach Charts have plus or minus limitations for any restriction we see on the charts? Do we have to exactly ...
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Although this approach is suitable for straight-in landing minimums in every sense, why are circle-to-land minimums given?

Although this approach is suitable for straight-in landing in every sense, why are circle-to-land minimums given? There are no obstructions, the gradient in the descent path is not steep and the ...
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Why are the altitudes and distances in the profile view different when calculated with the fpm values in the conversion table on Jeppesen charts?

Why are the altitudes and distances in the profile view different when calculated with the fpm values in the conversion table on Jeppesen charts? To put it more simply, I find the distance between ...
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What is the dots before Missed App Point on the Jeppesen VOR Chart?

What is the dots before Missed App Point on the Jeppesen VOR Chart ? and also why the pull up vector before the missed approach point ? Thanks.
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Why is there no final approach fix symbol on some of the Jeppesen VOR charts? (Maltese Cross Symbol)

Why is there no final approach fix symbol on some of the Jeppesen VOR charts? (Maltese Cross Symbol) What does the box marked with a red arrow mean when there is no FAF symbol and how is it defined? ...
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What altitude does the "Apt Elev" on the Jeppesen charts represent?

What altitude does the "Apt Elev" on the Jeppesen charts represent? According to my research, the height we call "airport elevation" indicates the highest altitude on the landing ...
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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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How can stand numbers 1, 2 and 3 have the coordinates of 07.9 minutes North ins, but stand number 9 have the coordinates of 07.8 minutes North?

How can stand numbers 1, 2 and 3 have the coordinates of 07.9 minutes North ins, but stand number 9 have the coordinates of 07.8 minutes North? As can be seen from the blue line I drew visually, ...
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How can I identify the FAF on this Jeppesen chart?

According to this Jeppesen ILS Approach Chart: How can the FAF be identified? Would it be the point at which the G/S is intercepted? What is the difference between FAF and FAP?
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What are these shaded areas?

What are these shaded areas? I looked in the Jeppesen legend, but couldn't find the answer. Thanks
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What does the * (asterisk) next to radio and nav aid frequencies on Jeppesen charts refer to?

For Bournemouth, all radio frequencies and LOC IBMH are marked with an asterisk - * Many other airports also have these markings, such as: Southampton, Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey, Exeter... However, ...
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What exactly is the difference between "to","on" and "via" in the missed approach icons section of Jeppesen charts?

What exactly is the difference between "to", "on" and "via" in the Missed approach icons section of Jeppesen charts? Sometimes "on" is used and sometimes "...
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Why is Transition Altitude fixed but Transition Level is not?

In Jeppesen approach plates we see that the Transition Altitude of the aerodrome is fixed but the Transition Level is not fixed and is given by ATC. What is the reason for this?
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Is there an Instrument Flight Procedures database in digital format such as ARINC 424 for Germany?

I am aware that Eurocontrol has an online repository for charts related to Europe's Instrument Flight Procedures. However, I am trying to find these data coded in a digital format such as ARINC 424 or ...
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What are the meanings of the numbers "4500" written under the VOR and NDB boxes? (MHA?) (Recommended crossing altitude?)

Does it directly mean the minimum altitude for holdings on VOR or NDB or can it be interpreted in another way? Because MHA 4500 information for the holding is given on the right side. This picture is ...
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Which transmissometer measures the RVR value specified in the takeoff limits section? TDZ? MID? Or Rollout?

Which transmissometer measures the RVR value specified in the takeoff limits section? TDZ? MID? Or Rollout (RO)? If there are 3 transmissometers for the runway at an airport, which transmissometer ...
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What exactly does the expression "higher straight-in minimums" describe as "higher" relative to which value?

What does the description of note 1 that I marked in the image mean? What exactly does the expression "higher straight-in minimums" describe as "higher" relative to which value? ...
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Why is there a FAF database identifier with the code [FS044] even though it says no FAF and why is there an RNAV fix symbol for that point?

Why is there a FAF database identifier with the code [FS044] even though it says no FAF and why is there an RNAV fix symbol for that point? The code [FS044] means FAF for the approach (What is the ...
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Why don't the Altitude-DME values in the approach profile match the Groundspeed-FPM values in the conversion table?

Why don't the Altitude-DME values in the approach profile match the Groundspeed-FPM values in the conversion table? When the calculation is made with the values given in the conversion table, the ...
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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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Why is PCN (Pavement Classification Number) not included in Jeppesen Terminal charts?

Pavement Classification Number goes hand in hand with Aircraft Classification Number (PCN/ACN). To calculate ACN, it is required for destination airport surfaces such as runway, taxiways & aprons ...
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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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What do the dates at the bottom right of the page mean? I shared the pictures

What do the dates at the bottom right of the page mean? It's easy to predict a single date, but what's the difference when there are two dates?
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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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Questions about items on Jepp charts… [closed]

On a Jeppesen IFR low enroute chart, there's occasionally a different altitude below/next to the MEA with a "T" next to it. (For example: V16 between GACEB and SHAKY, there's a "2900T&...
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Does this symbol in the pictures below represent height above ground level or altitude above sea level?

Does this symbol in the pictures below represent height above ground level or altitude above sea level? There are huge differences between them and the Grid MORA values, so I think there may be ...
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Which of the arrows in the magnetic variation symbol represents which North value (Magnetic N, True N)?

Which of the arrows in the magnetic variation symbol represents which North value (Magnetic N, True N)? According to my calculations, the arrow pointing to the top should point to magnetic north, ...
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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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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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Why are there altitude differences on the Jeppesen ESB Ankara VOR chart?

What is the reason for the 10 feet difference between ESB dme altitude and profile view? Thanks.
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What values will I use for circle-to-land in categories A and B? RVR 1800m or RVR 2200m?

What values will I use for circle-to-land in categories A and B? RVR 1800m or RVR 2200m? And if I am using them, why are the visibility values such as 1500m-1600m determined?
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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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Has Jeppesen stopped providing ARINC424 data?

As far as I am aware of, Jeppesen appears to be the main distributor of navigational data (Airports, SIDs, STARs, IAPs etc.) coded in ARINC424 format. However, I can not find on its site any product ...
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what is the difference between RVR 200m and R 200m (LVO jeppesen landing minima)

sometimes JEPPESEN approach chart shows low visibility landing minima as RVR in meter or sometimes just R in meter. What is difference….
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What is meant by the sentence, "It relates to aircraft handling speeds and circling area development."?

What exactly is meant by the sentence: It relates to aircraft handling speeds and circling area development. For which values does the phrase "aircraft handling speeds and circling area ...
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