I.E Preflight Preparation - National Airspace System

What are the two categories of airspace?

Regulatory and non-regulatory

What kinds of airspace qualify as “regulatory”?

A, B, C, D, E, Restricted Areas and Prohibited Areas

What kinds of airspace qualify as “non-regulatory?”

MOA, Warning Areas, Alert Areas, Controlled Firing Area, and National Security Areas

What are the four types of airspace?

Controlled, Uncontrolled, Special Use, Other

What is “Controlled airspace”

anywhere where’s there ATC

What are teh airspace classes?

Class A, B, C, D, E, G

When does Class A and extend up to?

18,000 MSL to FL600

What equipment is required for class A airspace?

two-way radio

transponder

ADS-B out

DME FL240

What are the entry requirements and pilot qualificiation for class A airspace?

IFR Flight Plan, IFR equipped and Instrument rating

How is Class B airspace depicted on the sectional chart?

Bold, blue line with associated altitudes

What are the dimensions of Class B airspace?

upside down wedding cake, tailored to the needs of its approach

extends from SFC to 10000 ft MSL

What are the entry requirements and pilot qualification for class B airspace?

Clearance from ATC with tail number or call sign

Proper endorsement

ADS'-B and Mode C Transponder

What encompasses the entire Class Bravo Airspace?

Mode C Veil (30 NM)

Requires all aircrafts to have a Mode C Transponder and ADS-B Out

What are the speed restrictions for Class B airspace?

below 10,000 MSL, 200 KIAS

What is a Class B VFR transition route and where do you find information about them?

Requires ATC Clearance

recommended flight path to traverse Class B airspace

purple arrow

What is a VFR corridor?

a “hole” in Class B airspace to fly through

No clearance required

purple dashed lines

What is a VFR Flyway?

efficient path to take you around a complex terminal environment

How is Class C airspace depicted on the sectional chart?

solid magenta lines with airspace altitudes depicted within each section

What altitude does Class C airspace start at and extend up to?

Tailored for its specific needs

inner ring - 4000 ft AGL, 5 miles

outter ring - 1200- 4000 ft, 10 miles

What equipment is required for Class C airspace?

two way radio

Transponder

ADS-B out

must establish two way communication

What is the procedure for departing a non-towered airport located within the Class C (or D) airspace surface area? Is a takeoff clearanc from ATC required?

takeoff clearance is not required.

Contact ATC of jurisdiction asap after departure

What are teh speed restriction in class C airspace?

Fly 2500 or above, max speed 200 KIAS

How is Class D airspace depicted on sectional charts?

dashed blue lines