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Charts used by VFR pilots

Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice question 15 of 22 on Operations / Airport Operations. ACS element UA.V.B.K6a · difficulty: recall. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice mode.

Question bank updated 2026-09-22

QUESTIONThe study guide names the sectional chart as one of the two aeronautical charts used by VFR pilots. What is the other one?

  1. AIFR en route low altitude chart
  2. BWorld aeronautical chart
  3. CVFR Terminal Area chart
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. VFR Terminal Area chart

  • A — incorrect En route charts are used for instrument flight; the study guide names only the sectional and VFR Terminal Area charts for VFR pilots.
  • B — incorrect The study guide does not list a world aeronautical chart; its two VFR charts are the sectional and the VFR Terminal Area chart.
  • C — correct The study guide lists the sectional chart and the VFR Terminal Area chart as the two aeronautical charts used by VFR pilots.

BACKGROUND

The study guide calls an aeronautical chart the road map for a pilot, providing information about the areas where a remote pilot intends to operate. It states that the two aeronautical charts used by pilots flying under visual flight rules (VFR) are the sectional chart and the VFR Terminal Area chart. Sectional charts are the most common and are printed at 1:500,000. A free catalog listing aeronautical charts and related publications is available from the FAA's Aeronautical Navigation Products website. Remote pilots are also expected to be familiar with the VFR terms and symbols in the FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide.

STUDY TIP

Two charts, both VFR: sectional and VFR Terminal Area. Anything labeled IFR or en route is not on the study guide's list.

KEY POINTS

  • VFR pilots use sectional charts and VFR Terminal Area charts.
  • Sectional charts are the most common.
  • Chart symbols are explained in the Aeronautical Chart User's Guide and the chart legend.

SOURCES

  • remote_pilot_study_guide.txt ch11 "Aeronautical Charts"
  • remote_pilot_study_guide.txt ch2 "Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Terms & Symbols"
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SkyDrill is not affiliated with the FAA. This is an original practice item based on 14 CFR part 107, 14 CFR part 89, and the FAA Remote Pilot – Small UAS Study Guide (FAA-G-8082-22). Regulations and handbooks are revised; confirm details against the current edition.