While the use of tablet computers as portable electronic flight bags (EFB) has certainly cut down on the paper most pilots carry with them these days, one item that hasn’t changed in the move to electronic charting is the symbology displayed on those charts. No EFB in the world will help a pilot who doesn’t possess a solid understanding of the nuances agency designers employ to present hundreds of variables within the National Airspace System. To aid with current on both VFR and IFR flight charting, the FAA recently published the 12th edition of the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide.
FAA Publishes New Chart User’s Guide
Key Takeaways:
- Despite the shift to electronic flight bags (EFBs), pilots still require a strong understanding of unchanged aeronautical chart symbology for safe navigation.
- The FAA has published the 12th edition of the "Aeronautical Chart User's Guide" to aid pilots in interpreting both VFR and IFR charts, making it essential reading for all pilots.
- While the 86-page guide is valuable, it could be improved by adding practical quizzes to help pilots test and reinforce their knowledge of chart symbols.
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