Romeo Juliet Whiskey Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Hi everyone, was hoping someone could tell me what the symbols circled in red mean. Surprisingly, they don't appear in the legend of an old chart I have. Thanks, Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coljones Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Hi everyone, was hoping someone could tell me what the symbols circled in red mean. Surprisingly, they don't appear in the legend of an old chart I have. [ATTACH=full]47934[/ATTACH] Thanks, Richard The asterisk s indicate "NAV AID LIMITATION (See ERSA) and in this spot ,and further south, indicates that down below the cliffs can probably can't get accurate NAV Aids. The red stars indicate a VFR APPROACH POINT, usually a black/white diamond but this is off set with a pointer back to the true approach point, the red star. Cheers 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRviator Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 The asterisk s indicate "NAV AID LIMITATION (See ERSA) and in this spot ,and further south, indicates that down below the cliffs can probably can't get accurate NAV Aids.The red stars indicate a VFR APPROACH POINT, usually a black/white diamond but this is off set with a pointer back to the true approach point, the red star. Cheers Partially correct, but not so in this case.The Asterisk only indicates a Navaid limitation when coupled with an Aerodrome/NavAid info box. A small black asterisk offshore/otherwise in water indicates exposed rocks. The red star does not indicate a VFR approach point at all - this is indicated by the purple/white diamond, if necessary with a tail pointing to the actual location. The red asterisk refers to a note in the margin of the chart, in this case, cautioning pilots operating in the vicinity of SY CTR of the possibility of other traffic awaiting clearance into the CTR near Parramata, Long Reef and Helensburgh. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coljones Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Partially correct, but not so in this case.The Asterisk only indicates a Navaid limitation when coupled with an Aerodrome/NavAid info box. A small black asterisk offshore/otherwise in water indicates exposed rocks. The red star does not indicate a VFR approach point at all - this is indicated by the purple/white diamond, if necessary with a tail pointing to the actual location. The red asterisk refers to a note in the margin of the chart, in this case, cautioning pilots operating in the vicinity of SY CTR of the possibility of other traffic awaiting clearance into the CTR near Parramata, Long Reef and Helensburgh. Thanks, Obviously a doubling up of symbols. In the case of Helensberg and Stanwell Park there are VFR points pointing back to the red stars but the red stars are not identified in the LEGEND nor are the rocks. Perhaps a note to airservices before they are all made redundant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Juliet Whiskey Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Thanks guys. Another question, what does the FN 21 refer to below the red star? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRviator Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 "FNxx" is a 'Fly Neighbourly' note, usually created to keep local residents happy. In this case, it is for the Symbio wildlife park. Fly Neighbourly notes can be found in the ERSA, GEN-SP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Juliet Whiskey Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Ahh yes...I do recall reading something about that. Thanks. Not sure why these symbols aren't in the legend though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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