“A Special VFR Clearance is an ATC authorization for a VFR aircraft to operate in weather that is less than the basic VFR minima. Basic VFR minima are 1,000-foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility. If the reported weather is less, a pilot can request a Special VFR Clearance.

What is an Oroca?

Definition of OROCA. Instrument Procedures Handbook. An off-route obstruction clearance altitude (OROCA) is an off-route altitude that provides obstruction clearance with a 1,000-foot buffer in non- mountainous terrain areas and a 2,000-foot buffer in designated mountainous areas within the United States.

What does a brown airport symbol indicate on the low enroute chart?

On IFR Enroute Low Altitude Charts, airport tabulation is provided which identifies airport names, IDs and the panels they are located on. Brown – Airports without a published Instrument Approach Procedure or RADAR MINIMA Airports are plotted at their true geographic position.

Can a VFR pilot fly at night?

In much of the world, only instrument-rated pilots are allowed to fly at night. Rather than requiring a specific “night VFR rating,” the FAA mandates that all, with few exceptions, would-be private pilots complete night training in order to qualify for the license.

When can you fly SVFR?

SVFR is possible at night, but the requirements go up significantly: you must be qualified for instrument flight under FAR 61, and your aircraft must be equipped for instrument flight. Basically, you need to be ready to go IFR. This makes sense, right? 1 mile of visibility at night is not a lot to work with.

How are distances on the en route chart displayed?

The en route chart depicts point-to-point distances on the airway system Distances from VOR to VOR are charted with a number inside of a box To differentiate distances when two airways coincide, the word “TO” with the three-letter VOR identifier appear to the left of the distance boxes

What are North Pacific route charts?

North Pacific Route are designed for FAA Controllers to monitor transoceanic flights. The charts show established intercontinental air routes, including reporting points with geographic positions.

What information is displayed on the Aeronav products en route chart?

When the AeroNav Products en route chart is unfolded, the legend is displayed and provides information concerning airports, NAVAIDs, communications, air traffic services, and airspace Airport information is provided in the legend, and the symbols used for the airport name, elevation, and runway length are similar to the sectional chart presentation

How often is the IFR enroute aeronautical chart series updated?

Revised every 56 days. The Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA) Out of- CONUS IFR Enroute Aeronautical Chart series is designed to meet the needs of users who require a digital version chart. The products are provided as a Portable Document Format ( PDF) and Geo-referenced Tagged Image File Format ( GeoTIFF) available for public download.