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NACO Aeronautical Chart User's Guide

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This Chart User's Guide is intended to serve as a learning aid, reference document and an introduction to the wealth of information provided on aeronautical charts and publications of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) National Aeronautical Charting Office (NACO). This guide can also serve as a basic reference of chart information for experienced pilots.

Table of Contents

World Aeronautical Charts, Sectional Aeronautical Charts, Terminal Area Charts, and Helicopter Route Charts

Introduction to VFR Symbols (1.3 MB)

VFR Chart Symbols (8.0 MB)

Enroute Low Altitude Charts, Enroute High Altitude Charts, Area Charts, Oceanic Route Charts

Introduction to IFR Symbols (.5 MB)

IFR Chart Symbols (2.0 MB)

Standard Terminal Arrival Routes, Standard Instrument Departures, Instrument Approach Procedures

Introduction to IAP Symbols (1.3 MB)

IAP Chart Symbols (1.6 MB)

Updated Friday, January 05, 2007 12:14:44 PM