Using Aeronautical Charts (Paperback, Ed)

LEARN WHY AERONAUTICAL CHARTS ARE AN ESSENTIAL
FLYING COMPANION!

Whether you’re a commercial pilot or someone who flies for recreation, creating a detailed, well-crafted flight plan can mean the difference between a smooth ride and a world of trouble. That’s why to truly maximize your own safety — and that of your passengers — you need McGraw-Hill’s insightful Using Aeronautical Charts.

Designed to assist pilots in pre-flight preparations and with in-flight decision-making, Using Aeronautical Charts will help you transform these navigational tools into indispensable piloting partners. Through the book’s easy-to-read, practical guidance, you’ll:

* Master the specifics of VFR, IFR, and other charts

* Understand the wide variety of chart symbols and their impact upon flight planning

* Become familiar with the new RNAV charts

* Stay up to date with current airspace classifications.

* And much, much more!

Perfect for students — yet detailed enough for seasoned pilots — Using Aeronautical Charts delivers its lessons through a unique “Reader Challenge” format. As a result, you’ll build knowledge as you progress, rapidly moving from the basics of chart interpretation to international operations and beyond.

YOUR LIFE MAY DEPEND ON KNOWING THE RIGHT ANSWERS!

True or False…?

* All information about an instrument approach is contained in the published Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) chart.

* The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) provides pilots with mandatory procedures.

* An underlined frequency indicates the facility operates on a part-time basis.

* Pilots operating under instrument flight rules (IFR) navigation are required to accept chartered visual flight procedures (CVFP) when assigned by Air Traffic Control.

* Controlled airspace establishes visual flight rules (VFR) minimums, and may mandate minimum pilot qualifications and aircraft equipment.

Are you right? See Before we take off to find out!

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