Instrument Rating Checkride Practice Test

Where can Q and T-routes primarily be found?

1. On VFR sectional charts

2. On Low Altitude IFR Enroute Charts

3. Only on High Altitude Charts

4. Both B and A are correct

The correct answer is: Both B and A are correct

Q and T-routes are specifically designed routes for optimizing both VFR and IFR navigation. T-routes are intended for use by VFR pilots flying in Class B, C, and D airspace, offering a way to comply with various air traffic management requirements while flying visually. Meanwhile, Q-routes are specifically for jet aircraft operating under IFR, providing direct routes to help in reducing congestion and improving efficiency in the airspace. These routes are primarily highlighted on Low Altitude IFR Enroute Charts, which cater to aircraft flying below 24,000 feet. This means that Q-routes, although primarily associated with high altitude flight for jets, can still be seen in context when considering overall navigation practices. Therefore, it is accurate to say that both types of routes are represented on Low Altitude IFR Enroute Charts. Additionally, while Q and T-routes don't appear on VFR sectional charts as explicitly identified routes, VFR pilots can still utilize the overall airspace structure. The key reason for the correct choice is that Low Altitude IFR Enroute Charts show T-routes and are fundamental for IFR flight planning, while Q-routes, even though they are not exclusively highlight-marked for VFR on sectional charts, still relate to the air