Maps And Charts

Question 1

What altitude is the topographical chart suitable up to?

Answer 1

5000ft Amsl

Question 2

What is the MEF?

Answer 2

Maximum elevation figure, it is known as the highest known feature in each quadrantal

Question 3

Is the MEF a safety altitude?

Answer 3

No! It is the highest known feature in each quadrangle. (Add 1000ft to the MEF, rough guide)

Question 4

What colour would an AIC referring to map changes be?

Answer 4

Green.

Question 5

What are the dimensions of an ATZ?

Answer 5

Ground level to 2000ft aal and within an area bounded by a circle radius:
2nm where longest runway is 1850m or lessor
2.5nm where the longest runway greater than 1850m

Question 6

What are the dimensions of a MATZ?

Answer 6

Sfc-3000ft aal within radius 5nm. Usually a stub (s) width 4nm extending out a further 5nm along final approach paths for main instrument runway(s) between 1000-3000ft aal