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Why would the small flag at Lake Drummond in area of the sectional chart be important to a remote PIC?
The flag indicates a VFR check point for manned aircraft, and a higher volume of air traffic should be expected there. Flags on a sectional chart indicate the presence of a VFR waypoint. These waypoints are used by manned aircraft pilots to identify landmarks, which means a higher volume of tRead more
The flag indicates a VFR check point for manned aircraft, and a higher volume of air traffic should be expected there.
Flags on a sectional chart indicate the presence of a VFR waypoint. These waypoints are used by manned aircraft pilots to identify landmarks, which means a higher volume of traffic can be expected. For more information, watch the “Miscellaneous Symbols” video.
See lessAt Sioux Gateway/Col Day (N42°20.67' W96°19.42'), which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to self-announce position and intentions when the control tower is closed?
118.7 MHz. According to the chart, the CTAF frequency next to the circle "C" symbol is 118.7 MHz. For more information, refer to the "Airport Depiction" videos.
118.7 MHz.
According to the chart, the CTAF frequency next to the circle “C” symbol is 118.7 MHz. For more information, refer to the “Airport Depiction” videos.
See lessSky Way Airport is (Area 6)
a nonpublic-use airport. As shown in the figure, Sky Way Airport is a private airport, indicated by the "R" in the middle and "Pvt" next to the name. For more information, watch the "Airport Depiction" videos.
a nonpublic-use airport.
As shown in the figure, Sky Way Airport is a private airport, indicated by the “R” in the middle and “Pvt” next to the name. For more information, watch the “Airport Depiction” videos.
See lessDubey Airport is (Area 1)
a privately owned airport restricted to use. As shown in the figure, Dubey Airport is a private airport (denoted by the "R" in the middle and "Pvt" next to the name). For more information, watch the "Airport Depiction" videos.
a privately owned airport restricted to use.
As shown in the figure, Dubey Airport is a private airport (denoted by the “R” in the middle and “Pvt” next to the name). For more information, watch the “Airport Depiction” videos.
See lessWhat kind of airport is Deshler (6D7)? (Area 2)
A public airport with a runway that is not a hard surface. As shown in the figure, Deshler Airport is a public airport (it is not labeled as private), and the absence of runways in the center of the symbol indicates it does not have a hard surface. For more information, watch the "Airport DepRead more
A public airport with a runway that is not a hard surface.
As shown in the figure, Deshler Airport is a public airport (it is not labeled as private), and the absence of runways in the center of the symbol indicates it does not have a hard surface. For more information, watch the “Airport Depiction” videos.
See lessWhich is true concerning the blue and magenta colors used to depict airports on Sectional Aeronautical Charts?
Airports with control towers underlying Class B, C, D, and E airspace are shown in blue. This question is frequently misinterpreted by students. It asks about the colors used to depict airports on Sectional Charts. Magenta indicates non-towered airports, while blue represents towered airportsRead more
Airports with control towers underlying Class B, C, D, and E airspace are shown in blue.
This question is frequently misinterpreted by students. It asks about the colors used to depict airports on Sectional Charts. Magenta indicates non-towered airports, while blue represents towered airports. For more information, refer to the “Airport Depiction” video.
See lessYou have been hired by a farmer to use your small UA to inspect his crops. The area that you are to survey is in the Devil's Lake West MOA, east of area How would you find out if the MOA is active?
Refer to the legend for special use airspace phone number. Details about MOAs (Military Operations Areas) and other special use airspace can be found on the edge of the Sectional Chart. For more information, refer to the "Sectional Charts" video.
Refer to the legend for special use airspace phone number.
Details about MOAs (Military Operations Areas) and other special use airspace can be found on the edge of the Sectional Chart. For more information, refer to the “Sectional Charts” video.
See lessWith ATC authorization, you are operating your small unmanned aircraft approximately 4 SM southeast of Elizabeth City Regional Airport (ECG). What hazard is indicated to be in that area? (Area 3)
Unmarked balloon on a cable up to 3,008 feet MSL. A caution box located 4 SM southeast of the airport indicates the presence of unmarked balloons up to 3,008 feet MSL (not AGL).
Unmarked balloon on a cable up to 3,008 feet MSL.
A caution box located 4 SM southeast of the airport indicates the presence of unmarked balloons up to 3,008 feet MSL (not AGL).
See less(Figure 23, Area 3) For information about glider operations at Ridgeland Airport, refer to:
the Chart Supplement. All information related to airports, including glider operations, can be found in the Charts Supplement, formerly known as the Airport Facility Directory (AFD). For more details, refer to the "Parachute Jump Areas" video in this section and the "Charts Supplements (IntroRead more
the Chart Supplement.
All information related to airports, including glider operations, can be found in the Charts Supplement, formerly known as the Airport Facility Directory (AFD). For more details, refer to the “Parachute Jump Areas” video in this section and the “Charts Supplements (Intro)” video in the Airport Operations section.
See lessFor information about the parachute jumping at Caddo Mills Airport (Area 1) refer to
the Airport/Facility Directory section of the Chart Supplement.
the Airport/Facility Directory section of the Chart Supplement.
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