Contents:

Introduction

Chapter 1: Projections and Limitations

Projections

Mercator Projection

Lambert Conformal Conic Projection

Polar Stereographic Projection

Horizontal Datum

Limitations

Scale

Simplification and Classification

Currency

Chapter 2: Visual Chart Terminology and Symbols

Topography and Obstructions

Terrain

Hydrography

Culture

Obstructions

Aeronautical

Airports

Radio Aids to Navigation

Airspace

Navigational Information

Chapter 3: Standard Visual Charts

Planning Charts

IFR/VFR Low Altitude Planning Chart

Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Planning Chart

Charted VFR Flyway Planning Chart

Using Planning Charts

Sectional Charts

Terminal Area Charts

Helicopter Route Charts

World Aeronautical Charts

Using Visual Charts

Bridging the Gaps

Checkpoint Considerations

Back on Course

Coastal Cruise

Chapter 4: Supplemental Charts

National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) Visual Charts

Global Navigational and Planning Charts

Loran Charts

Jet Navigation Charts

Operational Navigation Charts

Tactical Pilotage Charts

Joint Operations Graphics

Military Training Route Charts

Miscellaneous NIMA Charts

Canadian VFR Charts

Topography and Obstructions

Navigational Aids

Navigational Information

Other Charts

Gulf Coast Aeronautical Charts

Grand Canyon Visual Flight Rules Chart

Oceanic Planning Charts

United States VFR and IFR Training Charts

Airport Obstruction Charts

State Aeronautical Charts

Air Chart Systems

Chapter 5: En Route Charts

Terminology and Symbols

Airports

Radio Aids to Navigation

Airspace Information

IFR En Route Charts

Planning Charts

En Route Low-Altitude Charts

En Route High-Altitude Charts

Using En Route IFR Charts

Communication Failure

Supplemental IFR En Route

Charts

Chapter 6: Departure Procedures (DP) and Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR) Charts

Symbols

Instrument Departure Procedures (DPs)

Pilot Navigation Departure Procedures

Vector Departure Procedures

Using Departure Procedures

Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs)

Using Standard Terminal Arrival Routes

Charted Visual Flight Procedures (CVFPs)

Chapter 7: Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) Charts

Approach Procedure Charts

Margin Identification

Plan View

Profile Diagram

Landing Minimum Data

Airport Sketch/Airport Diagram

Using Approach Charts

RNAV Approach Procedures

Other Approach Charts

Chapter 8: Publications

Airport/Facility Directory

Directory Legend

Alaska Supplement

Pacific Chart Supplement

The Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) Publication

Using the NOTAM System

Chapter 9: Supplemental and International Publications

Flight Information Publications

Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)

other Supplemental Products

Digital Supplement

Digital Obstacle File

Commercial Products

International Publications

International Flight Information Manual

Canada Flight Supplement

Publicacion de Informacion Aeronautica

ICAO Publications

Commercial International Products

Appendix A: NOTAM/Chart Contractions

Appendix B: Aeronautical Charts and Publications

Glossary

 

Flying Skills