Killer Charts

Jeppesen is updating symbology for STARs and SIDs charts. As part of the change, Jepp contracted with an outside firm to conduct an operational risk analysis. After an in-depth evaluation of the mitigation possibilities TRS recommended to Jeppesen to create a training tutorial.

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Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Aeronautical charts pose safety risks due to both inherent production errors and frequent pilot misinterpretations, particularly regarding conflicting altitude information and complex operational adjustments.
Pilots often struggle to accurately retrieve and apply chart information, especially under high workload or when needing to calculate adjustments for inoperative equipment or remote altimeter settings.
Effective pilot training and checking are crucial to ensure pilots correctly understand chart symbology, differentiate between chart provider conventions, and accurately apply complex operational adjustments for safety.

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Jeppesen is updating symbology for STARs and SIDs charts. As part of the change, Jepp contracted with an outside firm to conduct an operational risk analysis. “After an in-depth evaluation of the mitigation possibilities TRS recommended to Jeppesen to create a training tutorial.”

Is the answer to all chart risks training? Is the training received sufficient? Does the rote memorization of esoteric symbology keep you safe? Are examiners asking the right questions of instrument and ATP applicants when validating knowledge?