FAA Chart Symbols and Legend 3

Question 1

On a sectional chart, what does a zigzag or jagged line bordering an area typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

Military operations area (MOA)

Answer

Prohibited area

Answer

Warning area

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Alert area

Question 2

What symbol is used on a sectional chart to indicate a lighted obstruction above 1,000 feet AGL?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity bolt symbol over a dot

Answer

Solid dot with 'UC' label

Answer

Lightning bolt symbol

Answer

Solid triangle with dot inside

Question 3

What does 'UC' next to an obstruction symbol on a sectional chart mean?

Accepted Answer

Under construction

Answer

Unlighted chimney

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Uncontrolled course

Answer

Unverified coordinates

Question 4

A parachute symbol on a sectional chart indicates what type of activity?

Accepted Answer

Skydiving operations

Answer

Glider operations

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Ultralight activity

Answer

Hang gliding area

Question 5

What does the symbol of a glider on a sectional chart indicate?

Accepted Answer

Soaring/glider operations area

Answer

Restricted area

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Hang glider activity zone

Answer

Ultralight flight park

Question 6

On a sectional chart, what does a small flag or pennant symbol at a VOR indicate?

Accepted Answer

It is a compulsory reporting point

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The VOR is out of service

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The VOR has DME capability

Answer

It is a VOR checkpoint