Route Planning Flashcards
What are Enroute low altitude charts?
Revised how often?
Provides aeronautical information for navigation under IFR conditions below 18,000 feet MSL.
Revised every 56 days
What are preferred routes and where are they found?
Established between busier airports to increase system efficiency and capacity.
Found in the Airport/Facility Directory
What are Enroute high-altitude charts?
Revised how often?
Designed for navigation at or above 18,000 feet MSL & includes jet route structure.
Revised every 56 days
What are area charts?
They show congested terminal areas.
(Examples Dallas/Fort Worth or Atlanta at large-scale.)
Revised every 56 days
Where can information on possible navigation aid limitations be found?
NOTAMs & A/FD
What are NOTAMs?
Notices to Airmen.
Time critical aeronautical information, temporary nature.
Information includes primary runway closures, changes in status of nav aids, radar service availability, and other info.
What are the four groups of NOTAMs?
D
FDC
POINTER
MILITARY
What is a D NOTAM?
Regarding enroute nav aids, facilities, services, and procedures
What is an FDC NOTAM?
Changes to IFR charts, procedures, and airspace usage
What is the POINTER NOTAM?
Issued by flight service station to highlight or point out another NOTAM.
Where can a NOTAM be obtained?
AFSS/FSS
DUATS
ForeFlight
Our GPS NOTAMs a part of the standard briefing?
No. Pilot must request GPS NOTAMs.
