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Chart Seminars

Aeronautical charts and publications contain a wealth of information; most of it never taught, or taught but soon forgotten. Nevertheless it is information that can save you time, money, frustration, and in some cases your life. Topics include a comprehensive review of airport data, airspace and obstructions. We talk about chart reading techniques and show you how not to wrestle with a chart in the cockpit. During the group oral "Chart Quiz", we ask and answer those tough questions like....What am I flying over? Whose Airspace am I in? How can I avoid TFRs? Why do I get lost?even when I have the chart right in front of me? This informative and interactive seminar will answer these questions and provide you with an opportunity to ask your own.

The Chart Seminar is a two hour presentation that qualifies for credit with the FAA WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program. Seminars start at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted. The presentation is educational in nature and encourages flight safety. It covers a broad range of chart knowledge and aeronautical information products. It highlights current chart changes and calls attention to the importance of flying with current charts.

If you are interested in having a Charting Seminar in your area, please contact the FAASTeam Program Manager at your local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). FSDO addresses and telephone numbers are located in the Airport/Facility Directory. FAA Safety Program Managers can contact NACO for more information at the following e-mail address: Richard.Neher@faa.gov . We are currently accepting dates for the 2007-2008 season.

For details and directions to events please refer to the FAA Safety.gov Event Search and use the Keywords, Aeronautical Charts.