AIM
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Planning Charts
4. U.S. VFR Wall Planning Chart.
This chart is designed for VFR preflight planning and chart selection.
It includes aeronautical and topographic information of the conterminous U.S. The aeronautical information
includes airports, radio aids to navigation, Class B airspace and special use airspace. The topographic
information includes city tint, populated places, principal roads, drainage patterns, and shaded relief. Scale 1 inch
= 43 nm/ 1:3,100,000. The one
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annually. (See FIG 9
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U.S. VFR Wall Planning Chart
5. Charted VFR Flyway Planning Charts.
This chart is printed on the reverse side of selected TAC charts.
The coverage is the same as the associated TAC. Flyway planning charts depict flight paths and altitudes
recommended for use to bypass high traffic areas. Ground references are provided as a guide for visual
orientation. Flyway planning charts are designed for use in conjunction with TACs and sectional charts and are
not to be used for navigation. Chart scale 1 inch = 3.43 nm/1:250,000.
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Types of Charts Available