Chart Prep

Question 1

How do you measure the length of a leg?

Answer 1

Working backwards from next destination, mark 10nm intervals

Question 2

How do you calculate SALT?

Answer 2

Take MEF, add 1000ft (if under 3000ft) or 2000ft (if over 3000ft. Round up to nearest 100ft (if applicable)

Question 3

What distance within track is SALT applied?

Answer 3

5nm

Question 4

How to change grid north to magnetic north?

Answer 4

Add variation. Use isogonals, if isoganal is 1.5, to east you add 1 degree, to west you add 2 degrees.

Question 5

Where can you check danger areas opening times?

Answer 5

On back of charts

Question 6

When should you list danger areas?

Answer 6

All In climb or descent, 30nm either side of track, within 1000ft of height, within 30nm of planned destination

Question 7

How to calculate descending points?

Answer 7

(000s ft x2 in nm) + 10 (if landing) + 2 mins for pre descent checks

Question 8

What is PINS?

Answer 8

Pipeline inspection notification system

Question 9

What colour for nav beacons and airfields?

Answer 9

Green

Question 10

Colour for Variation and corridor?

Answer 10

Blue

Question 11

Colour for route?

Answer 11

Yellow highlights

Question 12

What height does a low flying chart go to?

Answer 12

FL 245