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Before we take off | |
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Answers | |
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Introduction | |
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Projections and limitations | |
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Projections | |
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Mercator projection | |
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Lambert conformal conic projection | |
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Polar stereographic projection | |
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Horizontal datum | |
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Limitations | |
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Scale | |
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Simplification and classification | |
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Currency | |
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Visual chart terminology and symbols | |
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Topography and obstructions | |
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Terrain | |
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Hydrography | |
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Culture | |
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Obstructions | |
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Aeronautical | |
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Airports | |
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Radio aids to navigation | |
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Airspace | |
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Navigational information | |
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Standard visual charts | |
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Planning charts | |
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IFR/VFR low altitude planning chart | |
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Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean planning chart | |
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Charted VFR flyway planning chart | |
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Using planning charts | |
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Sectional charts | |
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Terminal area charts | |
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Helicopter route charts | |
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World aeronautical charts | |
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Using visual charts | |
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Bridging the gaps | |
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Checkpoint considerations | |
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Back on course | |
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Coastal cruise | |
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Supplemental charts | |
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National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) visual charts | |
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Global navigational and planning charts | |
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Loran charts | |
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Jet navigation charts | |
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Operational navigation charts | |
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Tactical pilotage charts | |
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Joint operations graphics | |
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Military training route charts | |
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Miscellaneous NIMA charts | |
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Canadian VFR charts | |
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Topography and obstructions | |
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Navigational aids | |
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Navigational information | |
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Other charts | |
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Gulf Coast aeronautical charts | |
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Grand Canyon visual flight rules chart | |
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Oceanic planning charts | |
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United States VFR and IFR training charts | |
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Airport obstruction charts | |
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State aeronautical charts | |
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Air Chart Systems | |
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Enroute charts | |
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Terminology and symbols | |
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Airports | |
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Radio aids to navigation | |
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Airspace information | |
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IFR enroute charts | |
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Planning charts | |
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Enroute low-altitude charts | |
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Enroute high-altitude charts | |
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Using enroute IFR charts | |
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Communications failure | |
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Supplemental IFR enroute charts | |
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Departure procedures (DP) and standard terminal arrival route (STARs) charts | |
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Symbols | |
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Instrument departure procedures (DPs) | |
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Pilot navigation departure procedures | |
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Vector departure procedures | |
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Using departure procedures | |
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Standard terminal arrival routes (STARs) | |
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Using standard terminal arrival routes | |
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Charted visual flight procedures (CVFPs) | |
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Instrument approach procedure (IAP) charts | |
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Approach procedure charts | |
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Margin identification | |
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Plan view | |
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Profile diagram | |
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Landing minimum data | |
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Airport sketch/airport diagram | |
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Using approach charts | |
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RNAV approach procedures | |
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Other approach charts | |
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Publications | |
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Airport/Facility Directory | |
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Directory legend | |
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Alaska supplement | |
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Pacific chart supplement | |
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The Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) publication | |
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Using the NOTAM system | |
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Supplemental and international publications | |
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Flight information publications | |
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Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) | |
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Other supplemental products | |
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Digital supplement | |
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Digital obstacle file | |
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Commercial products | |
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International publications | |
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International Flight Information Manual | |
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Canada Flight Supplement | |
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Publicacion de Informacion Aeronautica | |
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ICAO publications | |
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Commercial international products | |
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NOTAM/chart contractions | |
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Aeronautical charts and publications | |
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Glossary | |
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Index | |
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About the Author | |