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    Quiz: Do You Know These 6 Uncommon VFR Chart Symbols?

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    1. 1) What airspace starts at 9,700 feet?
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      On this side of the blue hatched line, Class E starts at 9700' MSL.

      On this side of the blue hatched line, Class E starts at 9700' MSL.

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    2. 2) What does the star shaped symbol indicate?
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      This symbol means there's a high energy radiation area. In this case, it's the Crescent Dunes solar farm.

      This symbol means there's a high energy radiation area. In this case, it's the Crescent Dunes solar farm.

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    3. 3) What is the field elevation at Brawley Municipal?
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      The field elevation is minus (-) 128 feet MSL.

      The field elevation is minus (-) 128 feet MSL.

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    4. 4) What is the asterisk in the water?
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      This is a rock outcropping.

      This is a rock outcropping.

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    5. 5) What airspace is at 5,000' MSL?
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      While there are TRSA services provided between 2000' and 7000', this is Class E airspace surrounding the Monroe Regional airport.

      While there are TRSA services provided between 2000' and 7000', this is Class E airspace surrounding the Monroe Regional airport.

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    6. 6) What is the white area with blue dots?
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      It's sure is dry here (most of the time). This is a non-perennial lake.

      It's sure is dry here (most of the time). This is a non-perennial lake.

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