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Originally Posted by adreamer  Can someone explain to me, Does study your map means "memorized the sectional, intersections, airways...etc?"
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Yes ... depending on your specialty (tower, tracon, ARTCC) you are given an area of specialization, a group of sectors you will be working. You are given a set time (generally a week or two) to learn that airspace like the back of your hand. You have to memorize every single aspect about the airspace, every navaid, airway, MEA, MOCA, surrounding sectors, etc, then you are given a blank piece of paper and have to draw it with a better then 90% grade.
Knowing your map is one of the biggest factors in success. Not only is knowing your airspace part of your job and is mandatory for doing it well, but when I sit down and train someone and start asking them questions on the map their answers tell me if they are prepared or not.