4.3.2 Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Planning Chart. This is a VFR planning chart on the reverse side of the Puerto Rico . Virgin Islands VFR Terminal Area Chart. Information shown includes mileage between airports of entry, a selection of special use airspace and a directory of airports with their available services. Scale 1 inch = 85nm/1:6,192,178. 60 x 20 inches folded to 5 x 10 inches. The chart is revised annually. (See FIG GEN 3.2.6.)
FIG GEN 3.2.7
Airport/Facility Directory Geographic Areas
4.3.3 Charted VFR Flyway Planning Charts.
This chart is printed on the reverse side of selected TAC charts. The coverage is the same as the associated TAC. Flyway planning charts depict flight paths and altitudes recommended for use to bypass high traffic areas. Ground references are provided as a guide for visual orientation. Flyway planning charts are designed for use in conjunction with TACs and sectional charts and are not to be used for navigation. Chart scale 1 inch = 3.43nm/1:250,000.
4.4 Supplementary Charts and Publications
4.4.1 Airport/Facility Directory (A/FD). This 7.volume booklet series contains data on airports, seaplane bases, heliports, NAVAIDs, communica-tions data, weather data sources, airspace, special notices, and operational procedures. Coverage includes the conterminous U.S., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The A/FD shows data that cannot be readily depicted in graphic form; e.g. airport hours of operations, types of fuel available, runway widths, lighting codes, etc. The chart bulletin section of the A/FD also provides a means for pilots to update visual charts between edition dates. (A/FD is published every 56 days while sectional and Terminal Area Charts are generally revised every six months). The
VFR Chart Update Bulletins are available for free
download from the NACO web site. Volumes are
side.bound 5.3/8 x 8.1/4 inches.
(See FIG GEN 3.2.7.)
4.4.2 Supplement Alaska. This is a civil/military flight information publication issued by FAA every 56 days. It is a single volume booklet designed for use with appropriate IFR or VFR charts. The Supplement Alaska contains an airport/facility directory, airport sketches, communications data, weather data sources, airspace, listing of navigational facilities, and special notices and procedures. Volume is side.bound 5.3/8 x 8.1/4 inches.
4.4.3 Chart Supplement Pacific. This supplement is designed for use with appropriate VFR or IFR enroute charts. Included in this one.volume booklet are the airport/facility directory, communications data, weather data sources, airspace, navigational facilities, special notices, and Pacific area proce-dures. IAP charts, DP charts, STAR charts, airport diagrams, radar minimums, and supporting data for the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands are included. The manual is published every 56 days. Volume is side.bound 5.3/8 x 8.1/4 inches.
4.4.4 North Pacific Route Charts. These charts are designed for FAA controllers to monitor transoceanic flights. They show established intercontinental air routes, including reporting points with geographic positions. Composite Chart: scale 1 inch = 164NM/1:12,000,000. 48 x 41.1/2 inches. Area Charts: scale 1 inch = 95.9nm/1:7,000,000. 52 x 40.1/2 inches. All charts are shipped unfolded. Charts are revised every 56 days. (See FIG GEN 3.2.8.)
FIG GEN 3.2.8
North Pacific Oceanic Route Charts
4.4.5 North Atlantic Route Chart. Designed for FAA controllers to monitor transatlantic flights, this 5.color chart shows oceanic control areas, coastal navigation aids, oceanic reporting points, and NAVAID geographic coordinates. Full Size Chart: scale 1 inch = 113.1nm/1:8,250,000. Chart is shipped flat only. Half Size Chart: scale 1 inch = 150.8nm/1:11,000,000. Chart is 29.3/4 x 20.1/2 inches, shipped folded to 5 x 10 inches only. Chart are revised every 56 days. (See FIG GEN 3.2.9.) 中国航空网 www.aero.cn 航空翻译 www.aviation.cn 本文链接地址：美国航行情报汇编 AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PUBLICATION AIP 1(101)
