As a professional pilot, you must be trained in using Jeppesen charts. In order to maintain currency and stay current, you need to make use of these charts regularly. These charts will help you in multiple ways by providing real-time updates to your flight plan and navigation information.
The importance of Jeppesen charts is summarized below;
Safety
The Jeppesen approach to safety begins with our commitment to continuously improve our products and technologies through ongoing research and development efforts. For example, we recently introduced a new Airway Navigator product designed to enhance situational awareness during instrument flight conditions. This tool provides a visual display of airspace structure and recommended altitudes for each segment of an IFR flight plan. It can be customized based on user preferences so pilots can easily see where they must fly at any given time during their trip.
Flight Planning
Jeppesen charts are the most common source of aeronautical information in the world. They are used by pilots, dispatchers, and other aviation professionals during flight planning and operational use. Because of this, Jeppesen products are widely used as the primary source for determining route altitude and airway structure, as well as navigation performance data such as winds aloft and fuel burn estimates. For example, the pilot who flies under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) must have access to a current copy of the Jeppesen chart supplement for the airspace they will be operating in. The controller who authorizes an IFR flight plan must also have access to this supplement and any updates that may have been issued since it was printed.
Weather Planning
Weather planning is one of the most important aspects of safe flight operations. Pilots must have all pertinent weather information when planning each leg of their journey or trip. Jeppesen provides pilots with a wide variety of weather-related products that can be integrated into their daily operations, including; Area Forecasts (AFs), Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs), and Significant Meteorological Conditions (SIGMETs).
Standardization
Standardization is the most important reason for using Jeppesen charts. Standardization allows pilots to fly from one airport to another and find their way around easily, as well as to navigate through bad weather.
With standardization, there are no surprises or confusion when navigating through an unfamiliar area. This is why pilots rely on Jeppesen charts for all their flight planning needs
Standardization also provides consistency and accuracy in all your flight planning activities which helps you save time and money.
Ease of Use
They are easy to use because they are color-coded and have a standardized format that’s easy to understand. There’s no need to study the whole chart before you can use it. Look at the map legend in the bottom left corner and find what you need. The legend also shows you which airport diagram is being referenced in each section of the text, so there’s no guesswork involved with interpreting text references on the chart.
Global provider of navigation
If you’ve ever flown in a commercial airplane, you’ve probably used a Jeppesen chart. You may not have known it then, but when you looked at the map on your seat, it was likely using information from this company’s back screen, or you found yourself following its instructions to land or take off.
They are widely considered to be the standard for aviation charts. They’re used by both commercial airlines and private pilots around the world. If your flight takes off without an official onboard, it’s considered illegal.
Jeppesen charts provide navigational aid features. It includes distance measuring equipment (DME), VOR/DME and NDB approaches, GPS approaches, and more features that help navigation through a flight route. It also helps in landing at any airport safely without missing it due to a lack of knowledge about its structure and layout.
Convenience
The Jeppesen Chart Set contains all the information you need in one convenient package, so you don’t have to search for multiple sources of information while on the ground or in flight. All charts are printed on high-quality paper that resists tearing when folded or creased so that they can be easily carried onboard your aircraft without fear of damage or loss.
Compliance
Jeppesen charts are the most accurate and up-to-date charts available. They contain information unavailable in other sources, such as new airways, changes in approach procedures, and runway configuration changes.
Compliance with Jeppesen charts is mandatory in many countries, and airlines require compliance with their specific requirements. In addition, there are many situations where non-compliance may result in fines or other penalties for the pilot and crew members.
Reliability
With over 90 years of experience in developing aviation navigation solutions, Jeppesen has set the standard for quality, accuracy, and reliability in the aviation industry. Our paper charts are designed to be user-friendly, with clear symbology that simplifies reading airport diagrams and approach plates. Our digital products are integrated into today’s most popular EFBs, FMSs, and MFDs, so you can always access accurate information without carrying bulky paper documents or books. And we continually improve our products based on customer feedback to ensure they remain relevant for decades.
Situational awareness:
When flying over unfamiliar territory, Jeppesen charts can help keep you aware of where you are in relation to everything around you, including terrain features, other aircraft, and obstacles. A pilot familiar with his or her surroundings is more likely to remain alert during an emergency than someone unfamiliar with their surroundings.
Airport directories
These are an essential part of any pilot’s toolkit. They provide airport information, including runways and taxiways, fuel availability, landing fees, weather conditions and other important details you need to know before flying into an airport.
Conclusion
Using Jeppesen charts by pilots who fly into IMC can lead to a safer and smoother flight if used correctly. There have been many recent accidents and incidents in which the pilots failed to follow procedures regarding using Jeppesen charts. They are essential for pilots operating on the runway with ILS-MCF or ILS-BFM approaches when the weather is below minimum. The safety of all passengers, crew, and people on the ground must be considered when deciding to fly into an airport.
