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What is the difference between a magenta airport and a blue airport when found on a sectional chart?
Airports with control towers underlying Class A, B, and C airspace are shown in blue, Class D and E airspace are magenta. Airports with control towers underlying Class B, C, D, and E airspace are shown in blue.
What is the significance of airports having different colors on the IFR chart?
It says airports blue or green have an approved instrument approach published. Those in Blue have an approved instrument approach in at least the high altitude DOD Flips.
What does a blue airway on a low enroute chart indicate?
Joint Victor/RNAV routes are depicted using black for the Victor airways and blue for the RNAV routes, and the identification boxes for each are shown adjacent to one another. On joint routes, or Victor routes, RNAV specific information is printed in blue.
What is the difference between AGL and MSL?
Above Ground Level, or AGL, describes the literal height above the ground over which you’re flying. Mean Sea Level, or MSL, is your true altitude or elevation. A plane that flies at 10,000 feet MSL and stays level registers as flying at 10,000 feet MSL — no matter the terrain changes below the pilot.
What color is Class C airspace?
magenta
Class G
| Class C | |
|---|---|
| Colors | heavy magenta border. |
| Height | SFC-4000 AGL |
| License | All types |
| Clearance | a specific clearance is not required but must establish 2-way radio communications to enter airspace |
What does Green airport mean?
Through the Green Airports initiative, Capgemini can assist airports in embracing opportunities and managing risks derived from economic, environmental and social developments. An effectively run airport, in addition to improving its environmental impact, is likely to prove more attractive for passengers and airlines.
Can you fly a jet VFR?
So yes, even if it is operated by a 121 carrier, they are allowed to fly VFR by the regulations. However, they must also comply with their Operations Specifications and Flight Operations Manuals which will have detailed procedures covering the conditions where it is allowed.
What is AJ route aviation?
A high-altitude route system for aircraft with high-altitude navigational aids that normally extends from 18,000 ft AMSL (above mean sea level) to flight level 450. The routes are referred to as J-routes and designated by a number for easy identification (e.g., J110).