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Class A Altitudes

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Starts at 18000 feet, ends at 60000 (Class E above FL600)

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Class A Appearance on Sectional Chart

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Not depicted on charts (Its everywhere above 18000 feet)

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Class A Entry Requirements

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Two-way radio
Mode C (Altitude encoding) transponder
Distance measuring equipment (DME) required about FL240
IFR Flight Plan (No VFR Traffic)

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Class B Dimensions

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Upside-down wedding cake
Generally, from the surface to 10000 feet
Lateral dimensions are specific to the airport area

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Class B Appearance on Sectional Chart

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Blue Solid lines (circles) on VFR Sectional Charts

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Class B Entry Requirements

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o Clearance to enter to Class Bravo airspace. Need to hear the word “Cleared” to enter the airspace
o Traffic separation is always provided
o Two-way radio
o Mode C (altitude encoding) transponder within the Mode C Veil (within 30 NM)
o Required to be a private pilot, or a student pilot with an endorsement to from a CFI
o Remain clear of clouds
o Speed is limited to 200 kts
o 3 SM visibility

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Class C Appearance on Sectional Chart

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Dark magenta line (circle) on VFR sectional chart

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Class C Dimensions

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  • Not as complex as Class B, but has two volumes
  • Inner cylinder is 5NM radius (10 NM Diameter)
  • Generally, from the surface to 4000 ft AGL
  • Outer cylinder is 10NM radius usually from 1200 feet AGL to 4000 feet AGL
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Class C Entry Requirements

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o Two-way radio communication (need to state your tail number)
o Mode C (Altitude encoding) transponder
o Speed limited to 200 kts when within 4 miles and 2500 feet AGL from the airport
o VFR minimums:
 500 ft below, 1000 ft above, and 2000 ft laterally from clouds
 3 SM visibility

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Class D Appearance on Sectional Chart

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Dashed blue line (circle) on VFR sectional chart

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Class D Dimensions

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Single cylinder usually from surface to 2500 feet AGL. Radius varies depending on airport. It is based on the instrument procedures available at the airport

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Class D Reverting to Class E

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Most Class D airports have control towers that operate during the day. Once tower operation stops, the airspace reverts to class E

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Class D Entry Requirements

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o Two-way ration communication (Need to say your tail number)
o Speed limited to 200 kts when within 4 miles and below 2500 feet AGL
o VFR minimums:
 500 ft below, 1000 ft above, and 2000 ft laterally from clouds
 3 SM visibility

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Where is Class E Airspace?

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All airspace that is controlled and NOT A, B, C, or D

• Most of the airspace in the nation airspace system

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What is the Altitude of Class E Airspace?

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Class E airspace exists at 1200 ft AGL unless otherwise designated.
If not depicted on a chart, Class E starts at 14500 ft MSL

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How is Class E Airspace shown on a Sectional Chart if it begins below 1200 feet AGL?

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o	700 feet AGL (shown as shaded magenta line or circle on VFR chart)
o	Surface (Shown as dashed magenta line or circle on VFR chart)
•	It can be depicted as a Blue zipper line which could have non-standard altitudes
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Class E Entry Requirements

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o No two-way radio communication
o No equipment required
o Controlled airspace means service is still provided to pilots
o Below 10000 feet MSL the speed is limited to 250 kts
o VFR minimums Under 10000 ft:
 500 ft below, 1000 ft above, and 2000 ft laterally from clouds
 3 SM visibility
o VFR minimums above 10000 ft:
 1000 ft below, 1000 ft above, and 1 SM laterally from clouds
 5 SM visibility

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Class G Airspace

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Uncontrolled airspace, which means no services are provided to aircraft
Everything that is not covered by A, B, C, D, E
Generally below Class E

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Class G VFR Minimums Day Less than 1200 ft AGL or less:

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Clear of Clouds

1 SM of Visibility

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Class G VFR Minimums Night Less than 1200 ft AGL or less:

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500 ft below, 1000 ft above, and 2000 ft laterally from clouds
3 SM visibility

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Class G VFR Minimums Day more than 1200 ft AGL less than 10000 ft MSL:

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500 ft below, 1000 ft above, and 2000 ft laterally from clouds
1 SM of Visibility

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Class G VFR Minimums Night more than 1200 ft AGL less than 10000 ft MSL:

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500 ft below, 1000 ft above, and 2000 ft laterally from clouds
3 SM of Visibility

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Class G VFR Minimums more than 1200 ft AGL and above 10000 ft MSL:

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1000 ft below, 1000 ft above, and 2000 ft 1 SM from clouds

5 SM of Visibility

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Special VFR

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Pilots can fly when conditions are less than VFR, but more than IFR with a special VFR clearance.
Visibility must be at least 1 SM.
Remain clear of clouds.

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Airspace for UAS

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  • For flying drones
  • First 400 ft of airspace is allowed for drones
  • Drone pilots need approval from FAA before flying in class B, C, D, and some E airspace
  • Give way to manned aircraft operation
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Prohibited Airspace

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  • Separating civilian aircraft from special govt activity
  • Established for security reasons
  • No aircraft allowed at all
  • Depicted on charts with symbol P (Prohibited)
  • Washington DC (example)
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Restricted Airspace

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  • Operation are hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft
  • Missile firing, artillery etc…
  • Will have a NOTAM when active
  • Even if it is inactive it is best practice to call the controlling agency
  • Depicted on charts by a symbol R
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Warning Area

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  • Similar to restricted
  • Extends 3 NM from coast of US
  • Hazardous to Nonparticipating aircraft
  • Depicted as W (Warning)
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MOA

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  • Military Operating Area
  • To separate civilian traffic from military traffic
  • Use caution. Military aircraft flying low and fast
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Alert Area

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  • Areas that have a high volume of pilot training
  • Unusual type of areal activity
  • Will have frequency to tune and listen
  • Depicted as A on chart (Alert)
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Controlled Firing Area

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  • Hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft
  • CFA activity will be stopped if you are spotted
  • Not on charts
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Temporary Flight Restriction

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• Protect persons or property when there is a hazard
o Wildfire
o Disney
o Provide safe environment during disaster
o Prevent unsafe congestion of sightseeing aircraft above incident or event
o President or VP travel
o Space Agency Operation

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Other Types of Airspace

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	Military Training Routes
	Special Military Activity 
	VFR Routes
	Local Airport Advisory (LAA)
	Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA)
	National Security Area (NSA)
	Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ)
•	Flying in the Washington DC Area
	Air Defense Identification Zone
•	Requires authorization or flight plan
	Wilderness Area
•	Remain 2000 ft AGL
•	Blue Line with Blue dots
	Tethered Balloon

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