FAA Flight Instructor Airplane (FIA)Navigation and AirspaceMedium
A pilot notices a parachute jump symbol depicted near a small non-towered airport on a sectional chart. To determine the specific altitudes and days/times parachute operations are conducted, the pilot should consult:
- AThe Chart Supplement
- BThe AIM appendix on special use airspace
- CThe sectional chart legend only
- DNOTAMs exclusively
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. The Chart Supplement
While the sectional chart symbol only indicates the presence of a parachute jump area, detailed information such as altitudes, operating days, and times is published in the Chart Supplement.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The AIM covers general special use airspace but not site-specific parachute jump schedules.
- C. The legend explains the symbol but not specific operating details.
- D. NOTAMs may supplement, but scheduled operations are documented in the Chart Supplement.
Parachute Jump Areas
Charted areas where parachute operations occur regularly; details on schedule and altitude are found in the Chart Supplement.
- Symbol shown on sectional charts
- Detailed schedule in Chart Supplement
- Pilots should remain vigilant near active jump areas
Memory trick: 'Symbol shows where, Supplement shows when'