Where it's important, you might want to consider just downloading a new plate.
Airchart Systems has them, but you're probably better off going right to the
source. http://naco.faa.gov/index.asp?xml=naco/online/d_tpp

I, too, just signed with AirChart systems but will be using their system as
backup to plates that I print from SmartPlates. http://www.seattleavionics.com/

i.e., what I think I will need, I will print with SmartPlates and have on my
kneeboard. I will then have the Airchart books and updates for unexpected
situations.

The advantage of SmartPlates is that you can print predefined batches of
always-current plates all at once, two-up on a sheet. Fold each sheet in half,
Jepp punch it or NACO punch it, and you're ready to go. Very slick system.

It will be interesting to see how this scheme works out.



On 2/13/05 10:25 PM, wrote the following:
I signed up for the IFR chart program from AirCharts, but didn't have
an IFR rating. Now as I'm starting training, I'm trying to do the
updates.

These are amazingly messy/difficult to deal with. HOw many others on
here have the IFR system and are able to do the updates?

I keep seing these "new pointname at 19D" which, I'm assuming, means
19DME, new point. How do you mark these on the chart? That area
already has other "clutter" on it in the form of info balloons and
such.

Thanks
Mark