Title: Interpret information on a sectional chart.
Course: Aircraft Pilot Training II (20053-II) > Section: Describing Navigation

Interpretation should include the use of symbology and the following concepts:

- Sectional aeronautical charts are the primary navigational reference medium used by the VFR pilot community.
- The 1:500,000 scale sectional aeronautical chart series is designed for visual navigation of slow- to medium-speed aircraft.
- The topographic information featured consists of the relief and a judicious selection of visual checkpoints used for flight under VFR.
- The checkpoints include populated places, drainage patterns, roads, railroads, and other distinctive landmarks.
- These charts are updated every 56 days.

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Process/Skill Questions:

- What information is included on a sectional chart?