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.
Warning Areas
Similar to a restricted area, but the United States does not have full jurisdiction over said area
MOA
Military Operation Areas (VFR flight allowed, but you should avoid)
Alert Areas
Areas that may contain a high volume of training or other unusual activities
SFRA
In United States aviation, a special flight rules area (SFRA) is a region in which the normal regulations of flight do not apply in whole or in part, especially regulations concerning airspace classification, altitude, course, and speed restrictions, and the like.
Special Training may be needed
Aviation Light Signal - Steady Green
Ground: Clear for takeoff, proceed
Air: GO, cleared to land
Aviation Light Signal - Flashing Green
Ground: Cleared to Taxi
Air: Return for landing, go-around
Aviation Light Signal - Steady Red
Ground: Stop and hold position
Air: Continue circling, give way
Aviation Light Signal - Flashing White
Ground: Return to starting point
Aviation Light Signal - Flashing Red
Ground: Clear runway
Air: Airport danger, do not land
Aviation Light Signal - Alternating Red/Green
Use extreme caution
Airport Beacon - White and Green
Lighted Land Airport
Airport Beacon - White, White, Green
Military Airport
Airport Beacon - White and Yellow
Lighted water airpot
Airport Beacon - Green, Yellow, White
Heliport
