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VFR Maps

What is a VFR Map?

Certain aerdromes have STD VFR routings within their CTRs. VFR routings can be complicated and difficult to visualise for both the pilot and the Controller. To combat this we create VFR Maps.

VFR Maps are built over the top of VRP Maps. It is important that all the VRPs are still visible. A controller may require an aircraft to route to or report a certain VRP within their CTR despite their VFR routing.

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There must be seperate maps for each runways departure and arrival routings. These can be combined depending on procedures. For example FAGG only requires one arrival map due to the arrival routings only reaching certain VRPs. As well as this FACT has combined departure and arrival maps. If you are unsure consult other contributors

Creating VFR Maps

Guidlines

  • VFR Maps must be based on official sources.

  • The only copyright-free sources are from the real-world AIP, Government Sources or your own designed maps.

VFR Maps must include - STD Routings (Red for Departure, Yellow for Arrival) - Labels (STD route name, Runway numer, Dep / Arr, Altitude) - All VRPs within the CTR (Clearly labeled)

Labelling VFR Maps

  • Now we need to draw routings over our VRP Maps. We cam just make copys.

  • Firstly, upload to PDFGear

  • Secondly, use the edit function and then draw the routings across the chart / map. The routings should be as accurate as possible and must meet their VRPs.

  • Thridly, export it and use a pdf to png converter.

  • Lastly, upload to Canva and add the labels. Then you can use an image enhancer and place it in your eAIP.

Warning

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