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National Airspace System. CFI Student : David Chang. Airspace System. General Definition. There are four types of airspace…(AIM 3) Controlled airspace. Class A, B, C, D, E airspace. Uncontrolled airspace. Class G airspace. Special use airspace. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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National Airspace SystemNational Airspace System
CFI Student : David ChangCFI Student : David Chang
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Airspace SystemAirspace System
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General DefinitionGeneral Definition There are four types of airspace…(AIM 3)There are four types of airspace…(AIM 3)
– Controlled airspace.Controlled airspace. Class A, B, C, D, E airspace.Class A, B, C, D, E airspace.
– Uncontrolled airspace.Uncontrolled airspace. Class G airspace.Class G airspace.
– Special use airspace.Special use airspace. Prohibited, restricted, warning, military operations, Prohibited, restricted, warning, military operations,
alert and controlled firing areas.alert and controlled firing areas.
– Other airspace.Other airspace. Airport advisory area, military training routes, Airport advisory area, military training routes,
temporary flight restrictions, national security areas, temporary flight restrictions, national security areas, terminal radar service area.terminal radar service area.
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VFR Cruising AltitudeVFR Cruising Altitude VFR : FAR 91.159VFR : FAR 91.159
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Class A AirspaceClass A Airspace
RangeRange FL180~FL600FL180~FL600
VFR minimum visibilityVFR minimum visibility NoneNone
VFR minimum distance frVFR minimum distance from cloudom cloud
NoneNone
Minimum pilot qualificatioMinimum pilot qualificationsns
Instrument ratingInstrument rating
VFR entry and equipment VFR entry and equipment requirementsrequirements
IFR flight plan and IFR clearanceIFR flight plan and IFR clearance
Speed limitSpeed limit NoneNone
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Class B AirspaceClass B Airspace
RangeRange Top to 10000MSLTop to 10000MSL
VFR minimum visibilityVFR minimum visibility 3 s.m.3 s.m.
VFR minimum distance frVFR minimum distance from cloudom cloud
Clear of cloudClear of cloud
Minimum pilot qualificatioMinimum pilot qualificationsns
Private pilot or student pilot with endorsPrivate pilot or student pilot with endorsementement
VFR entry and equipment VFR entry and equipment requirementsrequirements
Transponder Mode C, ATC clearanceTransponder Mode C, ATC clearance
Speed limitSpeed limit FAR 91.117 (c)FAR 91.117 (c)
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Class C AirspaceClass C Airspace
RangeRange Top to 4000 AGLTop to 4000 AGL
VFR minimum visibilityVFR minimum visibility 3 s.m.3 s.m.
VFR minimum distance VFR minimum distance from cloudfrom cloud
500ft below, 1000ft above, 2000 500ft below, 1000ft above, 2000 horizontalhorizontal
Minimum pilot Minimum pilot qualificationsqualifications
StudentStudent
VFR entry and equipment VFR entry and equipment requirementsrequirements
Transponder Mode CTransponder Mode C
Establish two way radio communicationEstablish two way radio communication
Speed limitSpeed limit FAR 91.117 (b)FAR 91.117 (b)
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Class D AirspaceClass D Airspace
RangeRange Top to 2500 AGLTop to 2500 AGL
VFR minimum visibilityVFR minimum visibility 3 s.m.3 s.m.
VFR minimum distance VFR minimum distance from cloudfrom cloud
500ft below, 1000ft above, 2000 500ft below, 1000ft above, 2000 horizontalhorizontal
Minimum pilot Minimum pilot qualificationsqualifications
Student pilotStudent pilot
VFR entry and equipment VFR entry and equipment requirementsrequirements
Establish two way radio communicationEstablish two way radio communication
Speed limitSpeed limit FAR 91.117 (b)FAR 91.117 (b)
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Class E AirspaceClass E AirspaceRangeRange Top to 17999 MSLTop to 17999 MSL
Above FL600Above FL600
VFR minimum visibilityVFR minimum visibility Below 10000ft MSL : 3 s.m.Below 10000ft MSL : 3 s.m.
At or above 10000ft MSL : 5 s.m.At or above 10000ft MSL : 5 s.m.
VFR minimum distance VFR minimum distance from cloudfrom cloud
Below 10000ft MSL : 500ft below, 1000fBelow 10000ft MSL : 500ft below, 1000ft above, 2000 horizontalt above, 2000 horizontal
At or above 10000ft MSL : 1000ft below,At or above 10000ft MSL : 1000ft below, 1000ft above, 1 s.m. horizontal 1000ft above, 1 s.m. horizontal
Minimum pilot Minimum pilot qualificationsqualifications
Student pilotStudent pilot
VFR entry and equipment VFR entry and equipment requirementsrequirements
Transponder Mode C above 1000ft Transponder Mode C above 1000ft MSLMSL
Speed limitSpeed limit FAR 91.117 (a)FAR 91.117 (a)
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Class G AirspaceClass G Airspace
RangeRange 1200ft AGL or less1200ft AGL or less
VFR minimum visibilityVFR minimum visibility Day : 1 s.m.Day : 1 s.m.Night : 3 s.m.Night : 3 s.m.
VFR minimum distance frVFR minimum distance from cloudom cloud
Day : Clear of cloudsDay : Clear of clouds
Night : 500ft below, 1000ft above, 2000 Night : 500ft below, 1000ft above, 2000 horizontalhorizontal
Minimum pilot qualificatioMinimum pilot qualificationsns
Student pilotStudent pilot
VFR entry and equipment VFR entry and equipment requirementsrequirements
NoneNone
Speed limitSpeed limit FAR 91.117 (a)FAR 91.117 (a)
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Class G AirspaceClass G Airspace
RangeRange 1200ft AGL ~ 1000ft MSL (below)1200ft AGL ~ 1000ft MSL (below)
VFR minimum visibilityVFR minimum visibility Day : 1 s.m.Day : 1 s.m.Night : 3 s.m.Night : 3 s.m.
VFR minimum distance frVFR minimum distance from cloudom cloud
500ft below, 1000ft above, 2000 horizo500ft below, 1000ft above, 2000 horizontalntal
Minimum pilot qualificatioMinimum pilot qualificationsns
Student pilotStudent pilot
VFR entry and equipment VFR entry and equipment requirementsrequirements
NoneNone
Speed limitSpeed limit FAR 91.117 (a)FAR 91.117 (a)
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Class G AirspaceClass G Airspace
RangeRange At or above 10000ft MSLAt or above 10000ft MSL
VFR minimum visibilityVFR minimum visibility 5 s.m.5 s.m.
VFR minimum distance VFR minimum distance from cloudfrom cloud
1000ft below, 1000ft above, 1 s.m. hori1000ft below, 1000ft above, 1 s.m. horizontalzontal
Minimum pilot Minimum pilot qualificationsqualifications
Student pilotStudent pilot
VFR entry and equipment VFR entry and equipment requirementsrequirements
Transponder Mode C 2500ft AGLTransponder Mode C 2500ft AGL
Speed limitSpeed limit FAR 91.117 (a)FAR 91.117 (a)
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Special VFRSpecial VFR
FAR 91.155, 91.157FAR 91.155, 91.157 When to use it ?When to use it ?
– When operating within class B, C, D, or E airspace, grouWhen operating within class B, C, D, or E airspace, ground visibility is less than 3 s.m. and ceiling is less than 10nd visibility is less than 3 s.m. and ceiling is less than 1000ft AGL.00ft AGL.
What’s the limit ?What’s the limit ?– At least 1 s.m. ground visibility and remain clear of cloudAt least 1 s.m. ground visibility and remain clear of cloud
s.s. How to use it?How to use it?
– Get clearance from ATC.Get clearance from ATC.– No special VFR in night time for private pilot. Unless the No special VFR in night time for private pilot. Unless the
pilot is current instrument rating and the airplane is proppilot is current instrument rating and the airplane is properly equipped.erly equipped.
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Special Use AirspaceSpecial Use Airspace
Prohibited AreasProhibited Areas
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Restricted AreaRestricted Area
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Warning AreaWarning Area
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Military Operations AreaMilitary Operations Area
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Alert AreaAlert Area
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Other AirspaceOther Airspace National security areaNational security area
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Airport advisory areaAirport advisory area
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Temporary flight restrictionTemporary flight restriction
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Military training routesMilitary training routes
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Flight limitations and restrictionsFlight limitations and restrictions
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Parachute jump aircraft areaParachute jump aircraft area
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Terminal radar service areaTerminal radar service area
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VFR fly ways and VFR transition routesVFR fly ways and VFR transition routes
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ADIZ zoneADIZ zone