BMA 9 Flashcards
Prior to entering domestic airspace from outside the Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) buffer, aircraft must provide ___________ prior to entry.
Identification
What are the Regulatory (Controlled) Airspaces
Classes A-E
Prohibited Areas
Restricted Areas
What are the Non-regulatory (Uncontrolled) Airspaces
Class - G
Alert Areas
Warning Areas
Military Operations Area
Controlled Fire Areas
ATC has no responsibility to control or provide traffic separation
Class - G
Provides a listing of all regulatory and non-regulatory Special Use Airspace areas.
FAA Order JO 7400.8
Airspace Category Limits:
Flight Level (FL)180 to FL 600
Class A
Airspace Category Limits:
Surface - 10,000’ Mean Sea Level (MSL) around “busiest” airports
Class B
Airspace Category Limits:
Surface to 4,000’ Above Ground Level (AGL) with operational control tower
Class C
Airspace Category Limits:
Surface to 2,500’ Above Ground Level (AGL) with operational control tower
Class D
Unusual, often invisible, hazards to aircraft
Restricted Areas
Serves to warn non-participating aircraft of potential hazards
Warning Areas
Separates military training from IFR traffic
Military Operations Areas (MOAs)
Areas that contain a high volume of pilot training or unusual type of aerial activity
Alert Areas
Provides a safe environment for operation of disaster relive aircraft; Protects POTUS, VPOTUS, or other public figures; safe environment for space agency
Temporary Flight Restrictions
Must follow IFR procedures and clearance; equipped and capable of two-way communications; must be equipped with instrumentation for flight conducted under IFR w/transponder and altitude encoding (Mode C)
Mandatory requirements for aircraft to operate in Class A airspace
