IFR High Enroute Charts Flashcards
1
Q
Where are Jet Routes found?
A
FL180 – FL450, inclusive.
2
Q
What is MOCA?
A
Minimum Obstacle Clearance Altitude – provides obstacle clearance 1,000 ft above nonmountainous areas and 2,000 ft above mountainous. Also provides reception within 22nm of the station.
3
Q
What is MEA?
A
Minimum Enroute Altitude – provides MOCA and guaranteed reception aid along the entire route.
4
Q
What is an MEA Gap?
A
An MEA Gap may be found on a jet route where two VORs are slightly too far, reception may be lost for a small portion of the route.
5
Q
What is MAA?
A
Maximum Authorized Altitude - this prevents an aircraft from picking up two crossing NAVAID signals on the same frequency.
6
Q
Can aircraft fly above an MAA?
A
Yes, RNAV makes this possible as it is non-ground based.
