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7VFR AERONAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLSAERONAUTICAL INFORMATIONAIRPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10AIRSPACE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11CHART LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14NAVIGATION AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATIONCULTURERAILROADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ROADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .POPULATED PLACES OUTLINED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BOUNDARIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MISCELLANEOUS CULTURAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1717181819HYDROGRAPHYSHORELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RESERVOIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .STREAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MISCELLANEOUS HYDROGRAPHIC FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .COASTAL HYDROGRAPHIC FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202020212123RELIEFCONTOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ELEVATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UNRELIABLE RELIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SHADED RELIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AREA RELIEF FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MISCELLANEOUS RELIEF FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252525262626

8HELICOPTER ROUTE CHARTSAIRPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AIRSPACE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CULTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HYDROGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RELIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27272830313131VFR FLYWAY PLANNING CHARTSAIRPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AIRSPACE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NAVIGATION AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CULTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HYDROGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323232333434GENERAL INFORMATIONSymbols shown are for World Aeronautical Charts (WAC), Sectional aeronautical charts and Terminal Area Charts(TAC). When a symbol is different on any VFR chart series, it will be annotated thus:WAC or Not shown on WAC.

9VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical NEEMERENCYRefueling and repairfacilities for normal traffic.No facilities or completeinformation is not availableAll recognizable runways, including somewhich may be closed,are shown for visualidentification.HELIPORT(Selected)Airports having controltowers (CT) are shown inblue, all others inmagenta.ULTRALIGHT FLIGHTPARKSEAPLANEMILITARYAIRPORT DATAGROUPINGRefueling and repairfacilities for normal traffic.LANDPLANE-CIVILRefueling and repairfacilities for normal ling and repairfacilities for normaltraffic.LANDPLANECIVIL-MILITARYRefueling and repairfacilities for normaltraffic.SEAPLANE CIVILMILITARYRefueling and repairfacilities for normal traffic.LANDPLANEEMERGENCYNo facilitiesorComplete information isnot available.Add appropriate notesas required:"closed, approximateposition, existenceunconfirmed.(Selected)

VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical InformationRADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATIONVHFOMNI-DIRECTIONALRADIO (VOR) RANGERADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATIONILS COMPONENTSShown when component of airway system or used in thedescription of Class Bairspace.BROADCASTSTATIONS (BS)VORFLIGHT SERVICESTATION (FSS)VORTACVOR-DMEREMOTE COMMUNICATIONS OUTLET(RCO)NON-DIRECTIONALRADIOBEACON(NDB)AIR FORCE STATION(AFS)NDB-DMELONG RANGERADAR STATION(LRRS)10

11VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical InformationAIRSPACE INFORMATIONCLASS B AIRSPACEAIRSPACE INFORMATIONCLASS D AIRSPACEAppropriate notes asrequired may beshown.Only the airspaceeffective below18,000 feet MSL areshown.(Mode C seeFAR 91.215 /AIM)All mileagesare nautical (NM).All radialsare magnetic.CLASS E AIRSPACEThe limits of Class Eairspace shall beshown by narrowvignettes or by thedashed magentasymbol. Individualunits of designatedairspace are not necessarily shown;instead, the aggregate lateral and vertical limits shall bedefined by the following:Airspace beginning atthe surface designated around airports .CLASS C AIRSPACEAppropriate notes asrequired may beshown.(Mode C seeFAR 91.215 /AIM)Airspace beginning at700 feet AGL .Airspace beginning at1200 feet AGL orgreater that abutsuncontrolled airspace (Class G) .Differentiates floorsof airspace greaterthan 700 feet abovethe surface.When the ceiling isless than 18,000 feetMSL, the value, prefixed by the word"ceiling,” shall beshown along the limits.OFFSHORECONTROL AREAS

VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical InformationAIRSPACE INFORMATIONCANADIANAIRSPACEIndividual units ofdesignated Canadianairspace are not necessarily shown;instead, the aggregate lateral and vertical limits shall beportrayed as closelyas possible to thecomparable U.S. airspace.Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.AIRSPACE INFORMATIONAIR DEFENSEIDENTIFICATIONZONE (ADIZ)Note. Delimiting linenot shown when itcoincides with International Boundary,projection lines orother linear features.LOW ALTITUDEAIRWAYSVOR and LF / MF(CLASS E AIRSPACE)Low altitude FederalAirways are indicatedby centerline.Only the controlledairspace effectivebelow 18,000 feetMSL is shown.MISCELLANEOUSAIR ROUTESFLIGHTINFORMATIONREGIONS (FIR)and /or (CTA)OCEANICCONTROL AREAS(OCA)12

13VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical InformationAIRSPACE INFORMATIONSPECIAL USEAIRSPACEOnly the airspaceeffective below18,000 feet MSL areshown.The type of area shallbe spelled out in largeareas if space permits.AIRSPACE INFORMATIONSPECIAL AIRTRAFFIC RULES /AIRPORT PATTERNS(FAR 93)Appropriate boxednote as requiredshown adjacent toarea.SPACEOPERATIONSAREA(FAR 91.143)MODE C(FAR 91.215)Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.MILITARY TRAININGROUTES (MTR)MISCELLANEOUSAIRSPACE AREASParachute JumpingArea with FrequencySPECIAL MILITARYACTIVITY ROUTES(SMAR)GliderOperating AreaUltralightActivityHang GliderActivityBoxed notes (as in text)shown adjacent to route.SPECIALCONSERVATIONAREASNational Park,Wildlife Refuge,Primitive andWilderness Areas,etc.

VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical InformationAIRSPACE INFORMATIONSPECIAL AIRSPACEAREASAppropriate notes asrequired may beshown.AIRSPACE INFORMATIONIFR ROUTESAppropriate notes asrequired may beshown.ArrivalSPECIAL FEDERALAVIATIONREGULATIONS(SFAR) AREASDepartureCHART LIMITSNATIONALSECURITY AREAOUTLINE ONSECTIONAL OFTERMINAL AREACHARTHIGH ENERGYRADIATIONAREASAppropriate notes asrequired may beshown.OUTLINE ONSECTIONAL OFTHE INSET CHARTTERMINAL RADARSERVICE AREA(TRSA)Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.14

15VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical InformationNAVIGATION AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATIONISOGONIC LINE &VALUENAVIGATION AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATIONAERONAUTICALLIGHTSIsogonic lines andvalues shall be basedon the five year epochchart.LOCAL MAGNETICNOTESUnreliability NotesCOMPASS ROSETTEShown only in areasvoid of VOR roses.Compass rosette willbe set to groundmagnetic variation.INTERSECTIONSNamed intersectionsused as reportingpoints. Arrows aredirected toward facilities which establishintersection.AERONAUTICALLIGHTSMARINE LIGHTSWith Characteristicsof Light

VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical InformationNAVIGATION AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATIONVISUAL GROUNDSIGNSShore andLandmarkersVFR CHECKPOINTSVFR WAYPOINTSStand-AloneColocated withVFR Check PointOBSTRUCTIONGROUPOBSTRUCTIONHIGH INTENSITYOBSTRUCTIONLIGHTSHigh intensity lightsmay operate parttime.NAVIGATION AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATIONMAXIMUMELEVATIONFIGURE (MEF)WARNING, CAUTIONNOTESUsed when specificarea is not demarcated.16

17VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic InformationCULTURERAILROADSAll gaugesCULTURERAILROAD SIDINGSAND SHORT SPURSSingle TrackTOPOGRAPHICINFORMATIONROADSDouble TrackDual LaneCategory 1More ThanTwo TracksPrimaryCategory 2ElectricRAILROADS INJUXTAPOSITIONSecondaryCategory 2TRAILSCategory 3RAILROADNONOPERATING,ABANDONED,DESTROYED,OR UNDERCONSTRUCTIONProvides symbolization for dismantledrailroad when combined with label "dismantled railroad."ROAD MARKERSU.S. Route No.RAILROAD YARDSLimiting Track ToScaleInterstate RouteNo.Air MarkedIdentification LabelROAD NAMESLocation OnlyRAILROADSTATIONSROADS UNDERCONSTRUCTIONFeatures Related toRailroads and Roads

VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic InformationCULTUREBRIDGESAND VIADUCTSCULTUREFERRIES, FERRYSLIPS AND FORDSRailroadRoadOVERPASSES ANDUNDERPASSESCAUSEWAYSTUNNELS-ROADAND LATEDPLACES OUTLINEDLarge CitiesCategory 1Cities andLarge TownsCategory 2State andProvincialConvention orMandate LinePOPULATEDPLACESTowns and VillagesCategory 3Date Line18

19VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic InformationCULTURECULTURETIME ZONESSMALL LOCKSMINES ANDQUARRIESWEIRS ANDJETTIESShaft Minesand QuarriesPOWERTRANSMISSION &TELECOMMUNICATION M CARRYINGROADPASSABLE LOCKSPIERS, WHARFS,QUAYS, LSOther Than Water

VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic InformationCULTURERACE TRACKSHYDROGRAPHYSHORELINESDefiniteLOOKOUT TOWERSAir markedidentificationFluctuatingLANDMARK AREASUnsurveyedIndefiniteTANKSMan-madeLAKESLabel as requiredCOAST GUARDSTATIONPerennialWhen too numerousto show individuallakes, show representative pattern anddescriptive note.AERIALCABLEWAYS,CONVEYORS, ETC.Non-Perennial(dry, intermittent, etc.)Illustration includessmall perennial lakeHYDROGRAPHYRESERVOIRSOPEN WATERNatural ShorelinesMan-madeShorelinesINLAND WATERLabel when necessary for clarityToo small to show toscale20

21VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic InformationHYDROGRAPHYUnder US HYDROGRAPHICFEATURESSand Deposits Inand AlongRiverbedsWET SAND AREASWithin and adjacentto desert areasAQUEDUCTSNon-PerennialFanned OutAlluvial fanAbandoned uspended orElevatedSeasonallyFluctuatingTunnelswith undefined limitswith maximum banklimits, prominent andconstantKanatsUnderground aqueduct with air vents

VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic InformationHYDROGRAPHYHYDROGRAPHYFLUMES,PENSTOCKS ANDSIMILAR FEATURESTo ScaleElevatedAbandoned orUnderConstructionUndergroundTo ScaleFALLSSMALL CANALSAND DRAINAGE on-PerennialRAPIDSDouble-LineAbandonedor AncientSingle-LineNumerousRepresentative pattern and/or descriptive note.CANALSNumerous22

23VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic InformationHYDROGRAPHYHYDROGRAPHYCOASTAL HYDROGRAPHIC FEATURESSALT EVAPORATORSAND SALT PANSMAN EXPLOITEDLAND SUBJECT TOINUNDATIONSWAMPS, MARSHESAND BOGSSPRINGS, WELLSAND WATERHOLESHUMMOCKS ANDRIDGESGLACIERSMANGROVE ANDNIPAGlacial MorainesPEAT BOGSICE CLIFFSTUNDRASNOWFIELDS, ICEFIELDS AND ICECAPSCRANBERRY BOGSICE PEAKSRICE PADDIESFORESHORE FLATSExtensive areas indicated by label only.Tidal flats exposed atlow tide.

VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic Bare or AwashWRECKSExposedPermanentPolar IceREEFS-ROCKYOR CORALMISCELLANEOUSUNDERWATERFEATURES NOTOTHERWISESYMBOLIZEDFISH PONDS ANDHATCHERIESPack Ice24

25VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic InformationRELIEFCONTOURSRELIEFUNRELIABLE ntermediateHighest on ChartMOUNTAIN PASSAuxiliaryHACHURINGDepressionIllustration includesmound withindepressionUNSURVEYEDAREASValuesSPOT ELEVATIONSELEVATIONSPosition AccurateLabel appropriatelyas requiredUNCONTOUREDAREASLabel appropriatelyas requiredRELIEF DATA INCOMPLETEPosition Accurate,ElevationApproximateDISTORTEDSURFACEAREAS

VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic InformationRELIEFLAVA FLOWSRELIEFCRATERSMISCELLANEOUSRELIEF FEATURESSAND OR GRAVELAREASESCARPMENTS,BLUFFS, CLIFFS,DEPRESSIONS, ETC.SAND RIDGESLEVEES ANDESKERSTo ScaleSAND DUNESTo ScaleSHADED RELIEFROCK STRATAOUTCROPAREA RELIEF FEATURESQUARRIES TOSCALESTRIPMINES, MINEDUMPS ANDTAILINGSTo Scale26

27HELICOPTER ROUTE CHARTS - Aeronautical InformationAIRPORTSLANDPLANEAll recognizable runways, including somewhich may be closed,are shown for visualidentification.RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATIONVHFOMNI-DIRECTIONALRADIO (VOR) RANGEHELICOPTER ROUTECHARTSHELIPORTSEAPLANEULTRALIGHTFLIGHT PARKVORAIRPORT DATAGROUPINGBoxed airport nameindicates airport forwhich a Special Traffic Rule has EACON(NDB)NDB-DME

HELICOPTER ROUTE CHARTS - Aeronautical InformationRADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATIONNAVAIDS USEDTO DEFINECLASS B AIRSPACEAIRSPACE INFORMATIONCLASS B AIRSPACEAppropriate notes asrequired may beshown. (Mode C seeFAR 91.215/AIM)All mileages arenautical (NM)BROADCASTSTATIONS (BS)All radials aremagnetic.FLIGHT SERVICESTATION (FSS)CLASS C AIRSPACEAppropriate notes asrequired may beshown. (Mode C seeFAR 91.215/AIM)REMOTECOMMUNICATIONSOUTLET (RCO)28

29HELICOPTER ROUTE CHARTS - Aeronautical InformationAIRSPACE INFORMATIONCLASS D AIRSPACEHELICOPTER ROUTECHARTSAIRSPACE INFORMATIONHELICOPTERROUTESCLASS E (SFC) AIRSPACESPECIAL USEAIRSPACECANADIAN AIRSPACEAppropriate notes asrequired may beshown.Only the airspaceeffective below18,000 feet MSL isshown.The type of area shallbe spelled out in largeareas if space permits.MILITARY TRAININGROUTES (MTR)SPECIAL AIRTRAFFIC RULES /AIRPORT TRAFFICAREAS(FAR PART 93)Appropriate boxednotes as requiredshown adjacent toarea.MODE C(FAR 91.215)Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.

HELICOPTER ROUTE CHARTS - Aeronautical InformationAIRSPACE INFORMATIONMISCELLANEOUSAIRSPACE AREASNAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATIONOBSTRUCTIONSParachute JumpingArea with FrequencyGlider Operating AreaUltralight ActivityHang Glider ActivitySPECIAL CONSERVATION AREASNational Park,Wildlife Refuge,Primitive andWilderness Areas,etc.TERMINAL RADARSERVICE AREA(TRSA)MAXIMUMELEVATION FIGURE(MEF)NAVIGATION DATAAppropriate notes asrequired may beshown.NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATIONVFR CHECK POINTSWARNING, CAUTIONNOTESVFR WAYPOINTSStand-AloneColocated withVFR Check Point30

31HELICOPTER ROUTE CHARTS - Topographic ngle TrackDouble TrackROADSMAJOR LAKES ANDRIVERSDual LanePrimaryRESERVOIRSBRIDGESRELIEFSPOT ELEVATIONSPOPULATEDPLACESBuilt-up AreasBOUNDARIESInternationalState IALSLANDMARKSPosition Accurate

VFR FLYWAY PLANNING CHARTS - Aeronautical InformationAIRPORTSLANDPLANEAIRSPACE INFORMATIONCLASS B AIRSPACENo distinction ismade between airports with servicesand those withoutservices. Runwaysmay be exaggeratedto clearly portray thepattern. Hard-surfaced runways whichare closed but stillexist are included inthe charted pattern.FAR 91 - Fixed wingspecial VFR operations prohibited.Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.(Mode C seeFAR 91.215 /AIM)All mileages arenautical (NM).All radialsare magnetic.VFR FLYWAY PLANNING CHARTSRADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATIONVHFOMNI-DIRECTIONALRADIO RANGE (VOR)CLASS C AIRSPACEAppropriate notes asrequired may beshown.(Mode C seeFAR 91.215/AIM)VORVORTACVOR-DMECLASS D IDS USED TODEFINE CLASS B AIRSPACECLASS E (SFC)AIRSPACE32

33VFR FLYWAY PLANNING CHARTS - Aeronautical InformationAIRSPACE INFORMATIONVFR FLYWAYSAIRSPACE INFORMATIONMISCELLANEOUSAIRSPACE AREASParachute JumpingAreaGlider Operating AreaUltralight ActivityIFR ROUTESAppropriate notesas required maybe shown.ArrivalHang Glider ActivityNAVIGATION AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATIONVFR CHECK POINTSDepartureSPECIAL USEAIRSPACEOnly the airspaceeffective below18,000 feet MSL isshown.VFR WAYPOINTSStand-AloneColocated withVFR Check PointOBSTRUCTIONSOnly those obstaclesspecified by the FAAshall be shown.MILITARY TRAININGROUTES (MTR)Above Ground Level(AGL) heights are notshown.SPECIAL AIRTRAFFIC RULES /AIRPORT TRAFFICAREAS(FAR Part 93)Appropriate boxednote as requiredshown adjacent toarea.MODE C(FAR 91.215)Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.AIR DEFENSEIDENTIFICATIONZONE (ADIZ)TERMINAL RADARSERVICE AREA(TRSA)NAVIGATIONAL DATA

VFR FLYWAY PLANNING CHARTS - Topographic ngle andMultiple TracksROADSMAJOR LAKESAND RIVERSDual LanePrimaryRESERVOIRSPOPULATEDPLACESBuilt-up AreasTownsRELIEFSpot LINESPROMINENTPICTORIALSLANDMARKSPosition AccurateMountain Peaks34

TERMINAL RADAR SERVICE AREA (TRSA) Appropriate notes as required may be shown. NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION VFR CHECK POINTS VFR WAYPOINTS Stand-Alone Colocated with VFR Check Point AIRSPACE INFORMATION OBSTRUCTIONS MAXIMUM ELEVATION FIGURE (MEF) NAVIGATION DATA WARNING, CAUTION NOTES NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION

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When a symbol is different on any VFR chart series, it will be annotated thus: WAC or Not shown on WAC. 9 VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information AIRPORTS LANDPLANE-MILITARY . VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic Information 22 FLUMES, PENSTOCKS AND SIMILAR FEATURES Elevated Underground FALLS Double-Line Single-Line RAPIDS Double-Line

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VFR FLIGHT OK, VFR AS OPPOSED TO WHAT? VFR as opposed to "IFR". This is one time that aviation does get simple. When you go up in an airplane, there's . Take a look at this chart, it shows the what and where of VFR flight. Notice that the vast majority of U.S. airspace is Class "E", and that it is wide open for VFR operations.

Symbols shown are for World Aeronautical Charts (WACs), Sectional Aeronautical Charts (Sectionals), Terminal Area Charts (TACs), VFR Flyway Planning Charts and Helicopter Route Charts. When a symbol is different on any VFR chart series, it will be annotated as such (e.g. WAC or Not shown on WAC).

USE OF VFR 'MOVING MAP' DEVICES In this leaflet 'VFR Moving Map' means either a device, or software for use on a device, which may be used for the planning and/or execution of a VFR flight. The key feature is that it displays the aircraft's position in real time on a map format that includes relevant aeronautical information for VFR .

USE OF VFR 'MOVING MAP' DEVICES In this leaflet 'VFR Moving Map' means either a device, or software for use on a device, which may be used for the planning and/or execution of a VFR flight. The key feature is that it displays the aircraft's position in real time on a map format that includes relevant aeronautical information for VFR .

Symbols shown are for World Aeronautical Charts (WAC), Sectional aeronautical charts and Terminal Area Charts (TAC). When a symbol is different on any VFR chart series, it will be annotated thus: WAC or Not shown on WAC.