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Uncontrolled Airport Diagrams – Sectional Chart

Uncontrolled Airport Diagrams – Sectional Chart

by Will | Jan 10, 2014 | Sectional, Video Lessons

Most airports in the United States don’t have a control tower. Looking at the FAA Sectional there are hundreds of airports and knowing what services are available and what to expect when you get to the airport is important. First, we can tell whether the airport...
Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF) – Sectional Chart

Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF) – Sectional Chart

by Will | Sep 28, 2013 | Sectional, Video Lessons

  One of the most important numbers on a sectional is the Maximum Elevation Figure, or MEF. The MEF depicts the lowest altitude you can fly and still be assured to clear every obstacle within that quadrant. MEF’s are calculated two ways, one for natural...

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