National Airspace System Flashcards
To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with the National Airspace System (NAS) operating under VFR as a private pilot.
Class B Airspace VFR Weather Minimums
3sm viz, clear of cloud
Class C Airspace VFR Weather Minimums
3sm viz, 1000 feet above, 500 feet below, 2000 feet horizontal
c-152
Class D Airspace VFR Weather Minimums
3sm viz, 1000 feet above, 500 feet below, 2000 feet horizontal
c-152
Class E Airspace Weather Minimums LTE 10,000 MSL
3sm viz, 1000 feet above, 500 feet below, 2000 feet horizontal
c-152
Class G Airspace Weather Minimums, LTE 1,200 AGL
Day: 1sm viz, clear of clouds
Night: 3sm viz, 1000 feet above, 500 feet below, 2000 feet horizontal
Class G Airspace Weather Minimums, GT 1,200 AGL, LTE 10,000 MSL
Day: 1sm viz, 1000 feet above, 500 feet below, 2000 feet horizontal
Night: 3sm viz, 1000 feet above, 500 feet below, 2000 feet horizontal
Class E Airspace Weather Minimums GT 10,000 MSL
5sm viz, 1000 feet above, 1000 feet below, 1sm horizontal
Supplemental Oxygen Required
Flight Crew: Cabin Pressure Altitude above 12,500 MSL for more than 30 minutes
Flight Crew: Cabin Pressure Altitude above 14,000 MSL for entire duration
Everyone: Above 15,000 MSL
Class B Airspace
Must be cleared into Mode C Transponder Generally from surface to 10,000 feet MSL around busiest airports Operational Control Tower ATC clearance require to operate ATC provides separation
Class C Airspace
Must establish two way radio communication
Mode C Transponder
Generally from surface to 4,000 AGL
Operational Control Tower
Generally Surface area covered for 5nm around airport
outer circle of 10nm radius
Class D Airspace
Must establish two way radio communication
Operational Control Tower
Generally from surface to 2,500 AGL
Class E Airspace
Controlled airspace for safe IFR operation
Class E base at 14,500 MSL & above unless otherwise noted
Class E Airspace base can be 1,200 AGL, Surface, or 700 feet AGL
Class G Airspace
Uncontrolled
Prohibited Areas
Flight of aircraft is prohibited
Restricted Areas
Flight of aircraft is hazardous.
