FP 2 Week 2 Class 2

Course Information

  • Course Title: AVIA-3001 Flight Principles 2

  • Location: Fanshawe College, London, Canada

  • Week Two Class Two

References

  • Study and Reference Guide for Private Pilot License: TP12880E

  • Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM): RAC 2.0 Canadian Aviation Regulations

  • Sharper Edge Private Pilot Exam Guide: Section 1 - Private Pilot 2023 Exam Preparation Guide N466CD

  • From the Ground Up: Chapter 5

  • Access: Purchase the eBook on Groundschool Anywhere, Download on the App Store

  • Authorship: Based on the original text by "Sandy" A. F. MacDonald

Airspace Classifications

Domestic Airspace

  • Definition: The Canadian Domestic Airspace includes all airspace over the Canadian land mass, the Canadian Arctic, and the Archipelago.

  • Division:

    • Northern Domestic Airspace

    • Southern Domestic Airspace

Altimeter Regions

  • Importance: The altimeter reading must be adjusted based on the region of flight and the height above sea level.

  • Types of Regions:

    • Standard Pressure Region

    • Altimeter Setting Region

Standard Pressure Region

  • Definition: Includes all Northern Domestic Airspace and airspace 18,000 feet and above anywhere in Canada.

  • Altimeter Setting: Must be set to standard pressure, which is 29.92 inches of mercury (Hg).

Altimeter Setting Region

  • Definition: Includes airspace in the Southern Domestic Airspace (SDA) up to but not including 18,000 feet.

  • Altimeter Setting Requirement: Set to the current altimeter setting of the airport and adjust during the flight.

Transitioning Between Regions

  • From Altimeter Setting Region to Standard Pressure Region: Set altimeter to 29.92 inches Hg after crossing Flight Level 180 (FL180).

  • From Standard Pressure Region to Altimeter Setting Region: Set the altimeter to the current aerodrome altimeter setting before crossing FL180.

Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ)

  • Requirements for Entry:

    • The Pilot In Command (PIC) must file an IFR Fly plan, Defense VFR Flight Plan, or Flight Itinerary with ATC, FSS or community radio.

    • Revised Estimated Times of Arrival (ETAs) must be reported if the aircraft will not be within 5 minutes of the ADIZ penetration.

    • A two-way functioning radio must be aboard.

Uncontrolled Airspace

  • Definition: Pilots must comply with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).

  • Operations: Aircraft can operate free of air traffic control (ATC) unit control. It is advised to monitor and make position reports on frequency 126.7 MHz.

Controlled Airspace

  • Definition: Airspace where ATC services are provided, and some or all aircraft are subject to air traffic control.

  • Types of Controlled Airspace:

    • High-Level Airspace

    • Definition: Above 18,000 feet ASL

    • Areas: Arctic Control Area, Northern Control Area, Southern Control Area

    • Low Level Airspace

    • Definition: Below 18,000 feet ASL

    • Note: Not all low level airspace is controlled.

Classification of Canadian Airspace

  • Seven Classifications: Classes A to G (Refer to pages 17 - 20)

Class A Airspace

  • Description: Only IFR flight is permitted.

  • Altitude: Controlled high level airspace between 18,000 feet ASL and FL600 (Flight Level 600).

  • ATC Procedures: Must use Standard Pressure Region procedures and require ATC clearance to enter.

  • Note: Above FL600 is classified as Class E.

Class B Airspace

  • Description: Operational need for ATC to IFR aircraft and control VFR aircraft.

  • Altitude: Controlled low level airspace from 12,500 feet up to but not including 18,000 feet ASL.

  • ATC Separation: All aircraft subject to ATC separation.

  • Requirements for Entry: Controlled-VFR flight plan must be filed and two-way radio communication is required.

Class C Airspace

  • Description: Controlled airspace for both IFR and VFR flights.

  • ATC Clearance: VFR pilots must obtain clearance to enter. ATC separation is provided between IFR traffic and, as necessary, between IFR and VFR traffic plus upon request between VFR traffic.

  • Characteristics: Class C airspace becomes Class E when ATC unit is not operational.

  • Example: London's Control Zone.

Class D Airspace

  • Description: Controlled airspace for both IFR and VFR flights.

  • Characteristics: ATC separation is provided for IFR traffic ONLY; VFR traffic does not receive separation, but two-way radio communication is required before entry.

  • Similarities: Class D becomes Class E when ATC unit is not operational.

Class E Airspace

  • Description: Controlled airspace where specific requirements for Classes A, B, C, or D are not met.

  • Altitude: Generally starts at 2,200 feet AGL, extends up to but not including 12,500 feet ASL, unless otherwise specified.

  • Adjustment: May start lower as indicated on a chart.

Class F Airspace

  • Description: Airspace with defined dimensions for specific activities restricting aircraft movement.

  • Classification:

    • Advisory Airspace: Labeled as CYA (Civilian Advisory)

    • Restricted Airspace: Labeled as CYR (Civilian Restricted)

  • Entry Requirement:

    • Advisory: Permission may be required.

    • Restricted: No entry without user agency permission.

Class G Airspace

  • Definition: Airspace not designated as Class A, B, C, D, E, or F with no ATC control authority.

  • Characteristics:

    • Jordan to below 18,000 feet ASL.

    • Areas with little traffic, shown on VFR maps as Controlled Area boundaries.

Transponder Airspace

  • Requirement: Transponder is required in Class A, B, C airspace. Class D, E, or F requirements may vary.

Other Structured Airspace

  • Control Zone: Class B, C or D; typically within a 5 NM radius up to 3,000 ASL.

  • Terminal Control Area: Class B or C; structured like an "upside down wedding cake" with altitudes from 9,500 feet to 2,200 feet AGL.

Questions and Topics for Future Discussion

  • Next Topics: Air Law, Aerodromes and Airports (CAR 301, 302), Operating and Flight Rules (CAR 602), Equipment requirements, Flight Plans, Flight Itineraries, MF procedures, VFR Weather Requirements.

Asynchronous Activities

  • Study Materials:

    • Sharper Edge Private Pilot Exam Guide: Section 1.2, questions 1 – 100

    • From the Ground Up Workbook: Section 2, questions 1 – 34

    • Canadian Private Pilot Answer Guide: Air Law questions.