If you have a factory-printed Jeppesen instrument approach plate in your collection of aviation swag, you might want to have it framed. It’s a collectible now.
On October 31, Jeppesen printed paper charts for the last time.
End of an Era: Jeppesen Bids Farewell to Paper Charts
What the transition to fully digital flight charts means for pilots everywhere.
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Key Takeaways:
- Jeppesen officially stopped printing paper instrument approach charts on October 31, transitioning entirely to digital formats.
- This move to digital, in partnership with platforms like ForeFlight, offers pilots enhanced features such as easier updates and georeferencing, with pilots now responsible for printing physical copies if desired.
- The article emphasizes that understanding chart information is paramount regardless of the brand (Jeppesen or NOS), providing a mnemonic (MARRTHA) and guide for effectively briefing any approach.
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