(Click image for a larger view) | 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!
- * 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.
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Pilot Supplies - Charts/Maps - Reference
