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4/20/23 

AIM 

5.  Caribbean VFR Aeronautical Charts.

 Caribbean 1 and 2 (CAC

1 and CAC

2) are designed for visual 

navigation to assist familiarization of foreign aeronautical and topographic information. The aeronautical 

information includes visual and radio aids to navigation, airports, controlled airspace, special

use airspace, 

obstructions, and related data. The topographic information consists of contour lines, shaded relief, drainage 

patterns, and a selection of landmarks used for flight under VFR. Cultural features include cities and towns, 

roads, railroads, and other distinct landmarks. Scale 1 inch = 13.7 nm/1:1,000,000. CAC

1 consists of two sides 

measuring 30” x 60” each. CAC

2 consists of two sides measuring 20” x 60” each. Revised every 56 days. (See 

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Caribbean VFR Aeronautical Charts 

6.  Helicopter Route Charts. 

A three

color chart series which shows current aeronautical information 

useful to helicopter pilots navigating in areas with high concentrations of helicopter activity. Information 

depicted includes helicopter routes, four classes of heliports with associated frequency and lighting capabilities, 

NAVAIDs, and obstructions. In addition, pictorial symbols, roads, and easily identified geographical features are 

portrayed. Scale 1 inch = 1.71 nm/1:125,000. 34 x 30 inches folded to 5 x 10 inches. Revised every 56 days. (See 

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Types of Charts Available 

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