SynopsisAn Indispensable Guide to All Types of Aeronautical Charts for Professionals and Students Alike, A critical reference tool for any aeronautical navigator, the twelfth edition of the Aeronautical Chart User's Guide presents the most up-to-date information on charts adhering to Visual Flight Rule (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rule (IFR). Hundreds of color images throughout the book are paired with easy-to-understand explanations and definitions for: IFR en route charts and explanations of IFR en route terms and symbols, Aeronautical chart symbols, Terminal Procedures Publications (TPPs) and explanations of TPP terms and symbols, VFR charts, Airspace classifications and an airspace class table, Helicopter route charts, Flyway planning charts, This concise guide allows pilots and students to successfully preplan flight paths through any type of environment from man-made obstacles to natural terrain. In addition, the updated Aeronautical Chart User's Guide is a great study aid for current pilots who are preparing for additional certifications and for potential pilots who are interested in applying for their first license. The Federal Aviation Administration is the national aviation authority of the United States. It regulates and oversees the aviation industry, pilot licensing, and airspace with the goal of providing "the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world." Book jacket., The updated 11th edition of the Aeronautical Chart User's Guide by the FAA is a great reference for novice pilots and professionals alike. Printed in full color with detailed examples, this book provides all the information students and pilots need to know about all the symbols and information provided on US aeronautical charts and chart navigation publications. Readers will find information on VFR charts, aeronautical chart symbols, helicopter route charts, flyway planning charts, IFR enroute charts, explanation of IFR enroute terms and symbols, Terminal Procedure Publications (TPPs), explanation of TPP terms and symbols, airspace classifications, and an airspace class table.