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Jeppesen Vs. FAA charts

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I'm studying Jeppesen's IFR/Commercial manual.

It makes a lot of reference to the nomenclature difference between "Jeppesen" charts and "FAA" charts.

Do I need to worry about Jeppesen's nomenclature?

Am I correct in assuming I can rely solely on FAA charts?

Are there any situations when I might need to use Jeppesen charts?

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  1. Russ Roslewski on May 13, 2020

    So much of this answer is just “it depends” (which is the second most common thing a CFI says, right after “more right rudder”)

    – Do I need to worry about Jeppesen’s nomenclature?

    For the knowledge tests and checkride, no, not at all. They will all use FAA charts.

    – Am I correct in assuming I can rely solely on FAA charts?

    Yes, unless (see below).

    – Are there any situations when I might need to use Jeppesen charts?

    What are you plans for flying? You will need to use Jeppesen charts if you are hired by a company that uses them. Airlines, many corporate operators, etc. But if you’re just flying for yourself or with a smaller company, then you can (usually) use whatever you want. I’ve been flying for a long time, but never for a big company, and I have never used Jepp charts (although I am reasonably fluent with them).

    Also, if you plan to fly internationally, sometimes Jepp is the only game in town.

    If you give us an idea of your career plans regarding aviation, we can help you a bit better.

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  2. KDS on May 13, 2020

    Russ, I would agree with you 100 percent except on one point. I believe the phrase “hold it off” is at least tied for number one with “more right rudder”.

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  3. Mark Kolber on May 17, 2020

    Not even close, KDS 😀

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