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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 | |