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:
- While electronic flight bags (EFBs) digitize charts, the underlying complex symbology still requires pilots' deep understanding.
- To address this, the FAA recently published the 12th edition of the "Aeronautical Chart User's Guide" for VFR and IFR charting.
- This 86-page guide is considered essential reading for all pilots, from students to experienced managers, to prevent forgetting crucial symbol meanings.
- A notable weakness of the guide is its lack of practical quizzes, which would significantly improve learning and retention of the detailed information.
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