Airspace Classification Key Terms and Definitions Flashcards
Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS)
is an anatomically based, consensus derived, global severity scoring system that classifies an individual injury by body region according to its relative severity on a 6 point scale (1=minor and 6=maximal).
Advisory Circular (AC)
non-regulatory documents intended to inform and guide institutions and individuals within the aviation industry, as well as the general public.
Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM)
systematic approach to the mental process used by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action in response to a given set of circumstances.
Airspace Waiver
may be issued where the applicant can demonstrate safety mitigations through equipage that their UAS can safely operate in controlled airspace without seeking ATC authorization prior to each operation
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
a service provided by ground-based air traffic controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and through controlled airspace, and can provide advisory services to aircraft in non-controlled airspace.
Center of Gravity (CG)
considered as a point at which all the weight of the aircraft is concentrated.
Chart Supplement U.S.
(formerly Airport/Facility Directory) provides the most comprehensive information on a given airport.
Class A Airspace
Airspace from 18,000’ MSL to 60,000’ MSL
Class B Airspace
Airspace from the surface to 10,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) surrounding the nation’s busiest airports.
Class C Airspace
Airspace from the surface to 4,000 feet above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower.
Class D Airspace
Airspace from the surface to 2,500 feet above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower.
Class E Airspace
Controlled airspace not classified as Class A, B, C, or D airspace.
Class G Airspace
Uncontrolled Airspace, the portion of the airspace that has not been designated as Class A, B, C, D, or E.
COA
Certificate of Authorization - the mechanism by which an operator may seek Air Traffic Control (ATC) approval to operate in controlled airspace.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
COW
Certificate of Waiver - is an official document issued by the FAA which approves certain operations of aircraft outside the limitations of a regulation.
Crew Resource Management (CRM)
focused on the effective use of all available resources: human resources, hardware, and information supporting ADM to facilitate crew cooperation and improve decision-making.
FAA Drone Zone
website for registering your drone, submitting waiver request, and reporting accidents
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
regulate all aspects of civil aviation in the United States as well as over its surrounding international waters.
Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ)
extends approximately 15 nautical miles (about 17 statute miles) around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Local Airport Advisory (LAA)
A service provided by facilities, which are located on the landing airport, have a discrete ground−to−air communication frequency or the tower frequency when the tower is closed, automated weather reporting with voice broadcasting, and a continuous ASOS/AWSS/AWOS data display, other continuous direct reading instruments, or manual observations available to the specialist.
Mean Sea Level (MSL)
An average level of the surface of one or more of Earth’s bodies of water from which heights such as elevation may be measured. In aviation, used as the standard sea level at which atmospheric pressure is measured to calibrate altitude and, consequently, aircraft flight levels.
Military Operation Areas (MOA)
Consist of airspace with vertical and lateral limits established for the purpose of separating certain military training activities from IFR traffic
Military Training Route (MTR)
Routes used by military aircraft to maintain proficiency in tactical flying. These routes are usually established below 10,000 feet MSL for operations at speeds in excess of 250 knots.
