Objective:

To become familiar with the Airspace throughout the Continental US.

Elements:

1. Classifications
   • A - Positive Control Area
   • B - Terminal Control Area
   • C - Airport Radar Services Area
   • D - Airport Traffic Area and Control Zone
   • E - General Controled Airspace
   • G - Uncontroled Airspace
2. VFR cloud clearances
3. Special VFR
4. Special Use Airspace
5. Restricted Airspace
6. Emergency Air Traffic Rules
7. ADIZ

References:

• Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) - Chapter 3
• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, pp 13-1 – 13-5

Notes:

A - Altitude
B - Big
C - Communicate
D - Dumb (limited radar services if at all)
E - Easy
G - Good to Go
VFR cloud clearances Below 10K: 3 2 1 .5
VFR cloud clearances Above 10K: 5 1 1 1

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