Geography Reference
In-Depth Information
TACTICAL PILOTAGE CHART 1:500,000 (TPC 1:500,000)
The map is intended for flight planning, air traffic control, crew pre-flight prepara-
tion, radio, and comparative navigation during the flight. It provides information
needed for fast visual and radar navigation and for maintaining a safe course while
flying at low and medium altitudes.
OPERATIONAL NAVIGATION CHART 1:1,000,000 (ONC 1:1,000,000)
The map is intended for flight planning and air traffic control, as well as crew
preflight preparation, comparative, and radio navigation during the flight. It pro-
vides information needed for fast visual and radar navigation and for maintaining a
safe course while flying at low and medium altitudes.
In addition, the MGHO distributes other map data such as DTED,
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RETMs
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and more.
Czech Air Force (CZAF)
The CZAF is an important component of the Czech Army; as such, it is necessary to
meet the political-military ambitions of the Czech Republic. The main task of the
CZAF is to defend the airspace of the state as a part of the NATO Integrated Air and
Missile Defense (NATINAMDS). The tasks in peacetime include search and rescue
service (SAR), air ambulance, transport of government officials, and tasks of the
Integrated Rescue System (IRS). In the case of armed conflict, the CZAF is
designed to gain air superiority, close air support of ground forces, reconnaissance,
and providing air transport and supply troops. The CZAF is also deployed in
international operations, for example, protecting the airspace of allied countries,
performing ISAF operations in Afghanistan, and providing an advisory team for the
training of the Afghan Air Force.
The CZAF currently includes three air bases, one airport management unit, and
two air defence regiments. The air fleet includes fighters (JAS-39 Gripen, L-159
ALCA, L-39 Albatros), transport airplanes (A-319CJ, C295M, CL-601, L-410,
Yak-40), and helicopters (Mi-8, Mi-17/171, Mi-24/35, W3A Sokol) (Armada
2014
).
Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)
Digital aeronautical charts and other navigation data are displayed on a device
called the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). Simply stated, it is an electronic version of a
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Digital Terrain Elevation Data.
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Raster Equivalents of Topographic Maps.
