Re: US database

[Brian Lloyd <brian@lloyd.com>]

At 03:32 PM 11/23/99 -0800, you wrote:
>> At 11:21 AM 11/23/99 -0500, you wrote:
>> >Last yaer I was able to order the FAA database (the current one)
>> >for shipping charges only.  
>> 
>> The problem with the FAA data is that it is known to have many errors.  The
>> Jeppesen database is more expensive but is much more reliable.  If you are
>> using the FAA data, stick to VFR flight.
>
>*** Does this go for NOS charts and approach plates too?

No.  The charts are hand drawn and a human has to check these.  This only
applies to the digital data that the FAA maintains.


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