JEPPESEN CHART – The definition; of this Jeppsen airway manual is the company responsible with publishing of charts to be included in a collection of all the charts that are need by a pilot who is about to fly in certain location, these are having version to select when buying a new one as some are selected according to a continent that a pilot is determine to fly or work from that place is then an order is placed directly through this company
or when online websites are having a type of charts that are needed for that particular place needed to conduct flight operations, this collection has a cover with plastic sections for keeping maps and charts according to the order and how a pilot is interested with them, companies are responsible to keep them all the time and in use any time when there is a demand from a new pilot about them during the preparation for the flight,
taking things more seriously these are in use to show exactly locations where a flight is supposed to be taking place, there are many copies for all the continents but they have been divided into sections depending on the continent, example in Africa there is a special Jeppsen charts included with all the maps for all countries that a pilot in a life time can fly in some of the given locations,
The explanation; on the uses of this Jeppsen airway manual when a pilot wants to change from one continent to another, there is a need to purchase another one,
because each single collection has been made to cover only countries in one location, modern ways of dealing with charts like this one has been prepared through the uses of computer software that are placed inside a tablet or ipad and in use to make a better results all the time when there is a need to keep that records, usually they are smart and easy to follow instructions depending on what has been indicated on them, there is a table of content which show everything that is included
or if that option is unavailable on the top of each section there is numbers or alphabets to show the exactly type of chart, and it make easy when looking for some of the charts as these indications arrange the maps in order for a pilot to pick when open one section to another,
simple to use since it was made in that way and uses away from base need a book to be carried inside a pilot bag that has enough space to occupy it and other relevant documents, holder of this manual is able to read and prepare charts that will be in use when not having enough space to carry a whole book,
The appearance; of this collection of Jeppsen airway manual is that of a large books but inside it is not the papers and topics, there is no cover for this charts, plastic materials are separating one page from another with white transparent sheet that is able to hold a single map with indication on numbers and a type of map in use,
how it look is the final cover as it is capable of protecting the inside maps and charts from being damaged by water incident, example when a pilot is drinking water in a table meanwhile was preparing for a rout with items such as this, on the top of the table, also to prevent these maps from dust as it keep them clear and free from external contaminations, those who design it they have experience on how to keep this charts secure and in a specific order almost all the time when having it,
best for flight planning before a pilot get inside an airplane for any kind of route that is prepared from the beginning of time until the end, how to deal with changes of routes are easy as a book is made easy to open and then pass through each chart faster and accurately to open a new route when there is a need to deviate to another airport where a safe approach and landing can be made in situation of having emergency condition,
The color; of this Jeppsen airway manual is black and there is no any other color available because no one cares about the color of the book but the content which has been prepared,
outside is black but inside it contain maps of different colors, starting with IFR low it is made of white with blue and tracks has been drawn to all the nav aids, the same is applicable for IFR high and there is VFR maps which are using various colors to show terrain and landmark features there is no routes drawn but a pilot can draw a track and prepare the flight using this maps,
and the last is SIDs and STARs charts which are white in color, they are made like that to make easy to distinguish in between them for any reason that will be working for anyone who is opening them and needs to get any map as faster as possible in due time, blue color is depicted for instrument rating charts
while for normal visual flights are having red colors that distinguish a blue one with routes while for visual there is a need to draw some of the routes to be included for a reason of having situational awareness in time of preparing for a flight, idea of this kind of separation was made from the industry that seems importance to have two parts separated from one another,
The size; is medium similar to the books such as a Dictionary or BIBLE but it has been made to hold a map with a large surface which can be used on a wide table,
all of them are folded in order to be stored in a single place and then in use when available documents are removed during a time for a flight planning that is taking place some hours before a time for departure is made, this map has nothing to limit it from entering in the other collections of maps, once they have been published they are folded in specific angles and fixed in different section,
while at the top there is a place which show the type and number of the map for easy identification instead of opening the whole map to check each sections, which will be a wastage of time,
so it has been simplified in that way, working for a reason of having everything collected in a single place having route flights to be included the right way to make sure things does not change or giving wrong indications as always knowledge is applicable that relate to what is needed in order to make a complete approach to maps and then prepare a route that is always on demand to arrange some of things being done in one place after another one to deal with good situational awareness all the time,
The features; of various facilities installed on different airports are written on each map, they are made to be in form of symbols that are explained in a key which is found at the bottom of a map,
they are not usually the same because each airport is independent and the government fix navigation facilities depending on the number of airplanes using the airport, additional information are also explained for any user to read about them when learning how to best uses these maps or charts that comes in a collection as some of them a student pilot will learn about them in a flight planning subject that teaches each and everything needed for a pilot to complete a flight under a recommended routes to be followed,
importance of that is to make sure a plan is well prepared and then added with documents to be in use when there is any kind of emergency situation that may arise as an effect of having too much task,
those with less or no air transport service are not fixed with more advanced nav aids, international airports contain a lot of routes, but all are normal maps because they have the same essentials which are the key, margin, north direction, scale and title, using these five points it is very easy to read any kind of map,
The uses; of this Jeppsen airway manual is to keep the charts away from being damaged that is being one of the important things to be in use with almost all the time when on a demand of having enough experience in due time, serious tasks that are being done for an aim of having routes that are having some benefits are taken when a pilot is on duty to take an airplane in any place,
on board instruments are supporting uses of these charts and there is no need to recall about them when there is FMS or any kind of computer system on board that is made to store a flight plan and uses for its activation anytime when a pilot will be flying and a new airplane will have to be activated with a new route to follow for a flight, avoiding dirty surface covers ensure all the maps are kept in a proper arranged order,
when taken by a pilot it is used to remove important maps for the preparations of the route, each section contain a certain type of map, it is very useful for students who are studying to become pilots as the theoretical subject of flight planning contain subtopics on the maps which are kept in the Jeppsen manual charts, also when preparing for exam it is very useful because the examiner use charts like this to set a written examination,
The operations; department of airplanes in airlines and private business companies are using charts as they always have benefits of preparing a route with accurate data even information including frequency being in use
and waypoint names that comes in charts and needs to be activated inside an airplane instruments are among the things being in use almost all the time, they use to purchase this Jeppsen chart manual to help in planning for the routes, here they will be working on the total amount of fuel and price to buy for any airplane about to depart,
and it is used to make final conversations before the flight (briefing) as what they talk is how the route have been planned, to remove some sorts of misunderstandings during the flight,
but in modern airplanes there is flight management systems FMS and GPRS used to give accurate information according to the data stored about the flight plan, it is hard to fly with maps on small airplanes than in big ones that allow activations to be made and then to leave a map and concentrate on instruments alone,
this way of flying has been made possible through a series of studies that make possible changes to what it seems to work the right way from a side of manufacture,
The price; it cost more than one hundred US dollars for buying a Jeppsen airway manual for a student which contain all the maps and charts which are recommended by the syllabus, information about which type of maps are for use will be given by an instructor when a student start learning the flight planning subject,
usually they use the map of the country concerned but all the information for a student to be able to face any kind of examination will be prepared during the ground lectures and classes as a part of the training program according to how it was planned, inside a pilot shop a single map is cost less amount of money than buying a bunch of them,
otherwise there are many routes to fly that will make it have some benefits but only some of them are in use to complete routes needed by a company, charts also are for sell in that way but modern ones are installed in a format of PDF and in use by using a computer or ipad that can be carried on board of an airplane,
hard copy can be printed out for an aim of having detailed information that will be resembling to what is needed all the time, it cost no money when another pilot will copy some of these charts or maps through a computer software or PDF format charts,
The conclusion; about this Jeppsen airway manual is generally the best choice to include it in the pilot bag, when a student is getting started with pilot training, there are also alternative way of buy this item when it is not included in the pilot bag, as the online stores and pilot shops they have this type of airway manual manufactured by Boeing company for purchase, the price for one item has been explained above,
but there is extra shipping fee which will be added from the normal price if purchased online, otherwise is from the store, there is some possibilities being sold with a cheaper price,
but there is no guarantee for that what is important is to check latest price being advertised through websites that are approved to sell products online using a credit card a pilot is able to place an order and receive Jeppsen chart by international shipping priority services that are found to be delivering products worldwide when place an order and wait within a week to have what is needed in a short time to come,
latest updates on avionic system does not allow the uses of these manual anymore since everything is prepared and then activated by the uses of GPS systems that work the right way to support flight planning work that is now made easy,
Jeppesen charts are highly detailed aeronautical navigation charts widely used by pilots and airlines for flight planning and in-flight navigation. Created and maintained by Jeppesen, a subsidiary of Boeing, these charts provide essential information for IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) and VFR (Visual Flight Rules) flying, covering various aspects of airspace, approach procedures, airport details, and en-route navigation.
Types of Jeppesen Charts
- Enroute Charts: Used for navigation during the en-route phase of a flight. They include:
- Airways, airspace structure, and navigational aids (VORs, NDBs).
- Minimum altitudes, sectors, and airway intersections.
- Terminal Charts: Used for navigation around an airport and include:
- Arrival Charts (STAR): Standard Terminal Arrival Routes for transitioning from en-route to approach.
- Departure Charts (SID): Standard Instrument Departures for transitioning from takeoff to en-route navigation.
- Approach Plates: Essential for landing, detailing procedures for each runway approach:
- Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) such as ILS, RNAV, VOR, and NDB approaches.
- Include information on altitude restrictions, approach fixes, missed approach procedures, and minimums.
- Airport Diagrams: Provide detailed layouts of the airport, including:
- Runways, taxiways, terminals, aprons, and other key structures.
- Frequencies for ATIS, ground, tower, and clearance delivery.
- Area Charts: Show complex airspace areas, such as those around major international airports, helping pilots navigate in high-traffic environments.
Key Features
- Standardized Format: Jeppesen charts are known for their standardized layout, allowing pilots to quickly locate information regardless of the region.
- High Level of Detail: Includes critical information like obstacle heights, terrain data, and navigation aids.
- Regular Updates: Jeppesen charts are frequently updated to ensure accuracy with changes in airspace, procedures, and infrastructure.
- Digital and Paper Versions: Available in both paper and electronic formats, including integration with Electronic Flight Bags (EFB) and aviation apps like ForeFlight.
Digital Options
Jeppesen’s digital charts integrate with various EFBs, allowing pilots to view and interact with charts on tablets or cockpit displays, with additional features such as geo-referencing (showing the aircraft’s real-time position on the chart), which enhances situational awareness.
Jeppesen charts require a subscription and are accessible through several platforms, including ForeFlight, JeppView, and Jeppesen Mobile FD.