Airienteering with 13MIKE

by Fred J. Calfior and Douglas W. Miller

AirLeg 8

“Hey! You know what that circle 'H' stands for on the southern side of the Golden Gate Bridge? It's a heliport! How about that anchor symbol that's north of Sausalito VORTAC? That's a seaplane base. As a matter of fact, it is named the Commodore Center. The rank of Commodore was abolished in 1899, but temporarily restored in World War II. But it is a courtesy title given to the president of a yacht club, or the senior captain of a merchant fleet. They like it!”

1) When abeam the Oakland “Coliseum”, turn towards “HUNTER'S POINT”

2) Descend to “1000” feet

3) Do VFR Sectional Charts show instrument intersections?

   If your answer is “YES”, go to AirLeg 71

   If your answer is “NO”, go to AirLeg 32

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