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Terry T. Lankford has been a Weather Specialist with the FAA for nearly 30 years, and is the author of three titles in McGraw-Hill's Practical Flying Series: Understanding Aeronautical Charts, 2nd Edition, Cockpit Weather Decisions, and all three editions of this book. He also wrote Aircraft Icing. A pilot since 1967, he also holds single-engine, multiengine, and instrument ratings, as well as an FAA Gold Seal Instructor certificate. An FAA accident prevention counselor, he earned the Flight Safety Award in 1979. Lankford also contributes articles to pilot periodicals.

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Packed with 300 dynamic illustrations!

LEARN WHY AERONAUTICAL CHARTS ARE AN ESSENTIAL FLYING COMPANION!

Whether you're a commercial pilot or someone who flies for recreation, creating a detailed, well-crafted flight plan can mean the difference between a smooth ride and a world of trouble. That's why to truly maximize your own safety -- and that of your passengers -- you need McGraw-Hill's insightful "Using Aeronautical Charts."

Designed to assist pilots in pre-flight preparations and with in-flight decision-making, "Using Aeronautical Charts" will help you transform these navigational tools into indispensable piloting partners. Through the book's easy-to-read, practical guidance, you'll:

* Master the specifics of VFR, IFR, and other charts
* Understand the wide variety of chart symbols and their impact upon flight planning
* Become familiar with the new RNAV charts
* Stay up to date with current airspace classifications.
* And much, much more!

Perfect for students -- yet detailed enough for seasoned pilots -- "Using Aeronautical Charts" delivers its lessons through a unique "Reader Challenge" format. As a result, you'll build knowledge as you progress, rapidly moving from the basics of chart interpretation to international operations and beyond.

YOUR LIFE MAY DEPEND ON KNOWING THE RIGHT ANSWERS!

True or False...?

* All information about an instrument approach is contained in the published Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) chart.
* The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) provides pilots with mandatory procedures.
* An underlined frequency indicates the facility operates on a part-time basis.
* Pilots operating under instrumentflight rules (IFR) navigation are required to accept chartered visual flight procedures (CVFP) when assigned by Air Traffic Control.
* Controlled airspace establishes visual flight rules (VFR) minimums, and may mandate minimum pilot qualifications and aircraft equipment.

Are you right? See "Before we take off" to find out!