Cloud Clearance
What is the class A requirement for distance from clouds?
Not applicable
Not visibility related, but what are the controlled airspaces?
A, B, C, D, E.
What clearance and qualifications do you need for Class E and G?
None
What is prohibited airspace?
established for national security or welfare (CANNOT FLY)
What is an alert area?
heavy training or parachute jumping
What is the class B requirement for distance from clouds?
clear of clouds
What visibility do you need for class A airspace?
Not applicable, class A is IFR
What airspaces do you need a transponder/ADSB-out in?
- A, B, C
- D & E as required by Part 91.215
What is restricted airspace?
operations are hazardous to non-participating aircraft; NEED clearance to enter.
When do you need ADSB-out?
If you have a transponder you need ADSB-out
What is the class C&D requirements for distance from clouds?
500ft below, 1000ft above, 2000ft horizontal
What airspace requires 5SM visibility?
Class E, at or above 10,000'MSL
What clearance and qualifications do you need for Class A?
NEED: ATC clearance prior to entering; must hold instrument rating
What is a warning area?
starts 3NM past coast & extends outward
What is a controlled firing area?
Not charted; they will stop firing if they spot aircraft in the area.
What is class G requirements for clearance from clouds (@1200ft or less above the SFC)?
Day: clear of clouds
Night: 500ft below, 1000ft above, 2000ft horizontal
What airspace requires at least 1SM visibility?
Class G during the day
What clearance and qualifications do you need for Class B?
NEED: specific clearance to enter; must hold at least PPL or possess a proper endorsement
What is a military operations area (MOA)?
military practice area - can enter, but at own risk
What is a national security area?
restricted area with only certain aircraft allowed to fly overhead
What is the class E requirements for distance from clouds?
Less than 10,000'MSL: 500ft below, 1000ft above, 2000ft horizontal
At/above 10,000'MSL: 1000ft below, 1000ft above, 1SM horizontal
What airspaces have 3SM visibility?
B, C, D, E (less than 10,000'MSL), G (at night)
What clearance and qualifications do you need for Class C and D?
- 2-way radio communication must be established with ATC prior to entering
- ATC MUST respond using your call-sign
pilot qualifications:none
What is an ADIZ?
Air Defense Identification Zone- boundary zone where all transitioning aircraft must be identified (need transponder)
- these have been established to assist in early identification of aircraft in the vicinity of international U.S. airspace boundaries. (coastal, mexican, DC)
What is a temporary flight restriction (TFR)?
area restricted to air travel due to hazardous condition, special event, etc...