Aviation charts are designed to assist pilots with the navigation of aircraft. With aeronautical charts, aviators can quickly and easily determine their position, potential routes to a destination, safe flying altitudes, visual navigation aids and emergency landing spots. Aviation charts also contain radio frequencies and information about different types of airspace.

• World Aeronautical Charts Scale

A World Aeronautical Chart (WAC) is a type of aeronautical chart used for navigation by pilots of moderate speed aircraft and aircraft at high altitudes. They are at a scale of 1:1,000,000 (about 1 inch = 13.7 nautical miles or 16 statute miles). These charts are similar to sectional charts, and the symbols are the same. Couple that with the fact that sectionals only stay current for 6 months and it’s clear that it’s hard to keep gridded charts up-to-date. With CAP charts from SkySectionals, we’ve not only done the grid plotting for you, but we also deliver the charts sized perfectly for a kneeboard or a binder and in PDF format that you can print yourself. I am looking for a digital version of a CAA 1:500 000 VFR chart. I need it just to prepare for my UK CAA RT practical test. As I live in Spain I don't want to spend over 30 GBP to buy it here and never use it again. Are there any sites where you can down load it for free or can someone send me a.

Aeronautical maps are designed for visual flight rules (VFR) or instrument flight rules (IFR). VFR flights are usually limited to some recreational and commercial flights. However, many pilots, most airlines and large commercial aviation companies use IFR navigation at all times.

World Aeronautical Charts Scale

While most charts are now available in digital format, it's still a good idea to carry a paper backup!