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Ran Chen, EA, CFP®
FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 19, Reading Sectional Charts — Symbols and Colors
3 minutes Posted May 17, 2026 at 9:13 am.
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- Solid blue lines represent Class B airspace, while solid magenta lines represent Class C airspace.
- Dashed blue lines indicate Class D airspace starting at the surface; dashed magenta lines show Class E airspace starting at the surface.
- A fuzzy, shaded magenta vignette means Class E airspace begins at 700 feet AGL, with Class G airspace below it.
- Blue airport icons signify an airport with a control tower, whereas magenta icons denote an airport without one.
- The mnemonic 'Blue is for Busy' helps recall that blue symbols relate to the busiest, most controlled airspaces and airports.
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