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AIRSPACEAIRSPACEWhat’s old –What’s new!
Introduction Introduction
U.S. National Airspace System
Pilot and equipment requirements
Weather and speed restrictions
How many people here are familiar with the airspace system prior to 1993?
AgendaAgenda
Uncontrolled Airspace
Controlled Airspace
Special Use Airspace
Other Airspace
Overview Overview
To operate safely in the ATC system, you must have airspace awareness.
Understanding the services available, restrictions, and hazards are vital to safety!
Uncontrolled AirspaceUncontrolled Airspace
Class G– Any airspace that is not controlled– Any pilot rating– No equipment requirements– Stay below 250 kias when below 10,000 MSL
Uncontrolled AirspaceUncontrolled Airspace
Class G Weather Minimums– Below 1,200 AGL
Day: 1 sm visibility and Clear of CloudsNight:3 sm visibility 500 ft below
1,000 ft above
2,000 ft horizontal
Uncontrolled AirspaceUncontrolled Airspace
Class G Weather Minimums– More than 1,200 ft AGL but less than 10,000 ft
MSLDay:1 sm visibility 500 ft below
1,000 ft above
2,000 ft horizontal Night:3 sm visibility 500 ft below
1,000 ft above
2,000 ft horizontal
Uncontrolled AirspaceUncontrolled Airspace
Class G Weather Minimums– More than 1,200 ft AGL & at or above 10,000
ft MSL5 sm visibility 1,000 ft below
1,000 ft above
1 sm horizontal
Controlled AirspaceControlled Airspace
Air Traffic Control provided to IFR and some VFR aircraft
Class A, B, C, D, & E– Traffic Advisories– Safety Alerts
Terrain/Obstruction AlertsAircraft Conflict
Controlled AirspaceControlled Airspace
Restrictions– No Ultralights– No Parachute Jumps
Controlled AirspaceControlled Airspace
Class A– 18,000 MSL up to FL 600– Old PCA– Not Charted– IFR flight plan, rated, and equipped– DME above 24,000 if using VOR’s
Controlled AirspaceControlled Airspace
Class B– Terminal Airspace – Old TCA– Surface to 10,000 MSL– Resembles upside down wedding cake– Individually tailored to area– Must have operable VOR if IFR
Controlled AirspaceControlled Airspace
Class BRequirements– Private Pilot license– Two way radio– Mode C transponder within 30 nm– Clearance to enter VFR– Below 250 kias inside– Below 200 kias underneath
Controlled AirspaceControlled Airspace
Class BVFR WX minimums– 3 sm visibility – Clear of Clouds
Controlled AirspaceControlled Airspace
Class C– Terminal Airspace– Old ARSA– Surface to 4,000 MSL within 5 nm– 1,200 MSL to 4,000 MSL from 5 to 10 nm
Controlled AirspaceControlled Airspace
Class CRequirements– Any pilot rating– Two way radio– Mode C transponder– Below 200 kias within 4 nm and 2,500 AGL
Controlled AirspaceControlled Airspace
Class CVFR WX minimums
3 sm visibility 500 ft below
1,000 ft above
2,000 ft horizontal
Controlled AirspaceControlled Airspace
Class D– Terminal Area– Tower at field– Surface to 2,500 AGL– Two way radioVFR WX minimums
3 sm visibility 500 ft below1,000 ft above 2,000 ft horizontal
Controlled AirspaceControlled Airspace
Class E– Not A, B, C, or D, and is still controlled– Surface to but not including 18,000 MSL– Surface Areas and extensions– Transition Area– En-route– Federal Airways– Offshore Areas
Controlled AirspaceControlled Airspace
Class E VFR WX minimums
Less than 10,000 MSL 3 sm visibility 500 ft below
1,000 ft above
2,000 ft horizontal
Above 10,000 MSL 5 sm visibility 1,000 ft below
1,000 ft above
1 sm horizontal
Special Use AirspaceSpecial Use Airspace
Prohibited AreaRestricted AreaWarning AreaMilitary Operating AreaAlert AreaControlled Firing Area
Other AirspaceOther Airspace
Airport Advisory AreaMilitary Training RoutesTemporary Flight RestrictionsPublished VFR routes
– Flyway vs. CorridorTerminal Radar Service AreaNational Security Area
SummarySummary
Airspace class system, restrictions and operations.
Use cross country flights
Questions
SourcesSources
Aeronautical Information Manual– Chapter 3
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