Jeppesen: Chart

For student pilots earning their Instrument Rating (IR) and airline captains flying into congested hubs like JFK or Heathrow, the Jeppesen chart is the universal language of instrument flight. But what makes these charts so special? Why do pilots spend hundreds of dollars on these binders instead of using free government plates?

Even experts make mistakes. Here are the top three "traps" on a Jeppesen chart: jeppesen chart

At the top, you have the "Briefing Strip." This is the summary. It tells you: For student pilots earning their Instrument Rating (IR)

: Critical airport information, such as official airport locations and frequencies, is often placed at the top of the chart for quick reference, whereas FAA charts may require more "digging" through different sections. jeppesen chart