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3.02 Using ChartsReferences:

FTGU pages 184-194

Transport Canada Study and Reference Guide Glider Pilot

Canada Flight Training Manual – Pilot Navigation

3.02 Using Charts

• MTPs:

– Using Aeronautical Charts

– Types of Charts

– Symbols on Charts

– Measuring Distance

– Tracks and Bearings

Using Aeronautical Charts

• How charts differ from maps:• Control Zones

• Aerodrome Information

• Ground Elevation

• Lines of Variation

• Airspace Information

• Communication/ Navigation Aids

Types of Charts

• VNC (VFR Navigation Chart):– Lambert Conformal Conic Projection, 1:500 000 scale

– Used to enable visual navigation (lower level, low speed)

• VTA (VFR Terminal Area Chart):– Transverse Mercator Projection, 1: 50 000 scale

– Used to illustrate landmarks, call points, and control zones in a terminal area (e.g. Vancouver)

• WAC (World Aeronautical Chart):– Lambert Conformal Conic Projection, 1:1 000 000

scale

– Designed for visual navigation (higher levels, greater speed)

Symbols on Charts

• Charts:

– Where to find the chart legend

– How to interpret symbols

Symbols on Charts

Symbols on Charts

Symbols on Charts

Symbols on Charts

Symbols on Charts

Symbols on Charts

Confirmation

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Measuring Distance

• To Measure Distance on a Chart

– Use ruler and chart scale

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Tracks and Bearings

• Track:

– Proposed path over the ground

• Track Made Good:

– Actual path over the ground

• Track Error:

– Angle between track and track made good

• Bearing:

– The direction or angle from one point to another

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