Airspaces (Class A – E)
The dimensions of Class A airspace
18k-60k MSL
ADIZ definition
Air Defense ID Zone around US borders
SCATANA
Security Control of Air Traffic and Air Navigation Aids
Allocation regulations subject to
APA
Altitude above surface over wilderness areas
Upside down wedding cake
MTR
Military Training Routes for high speed flight below 10K feet MSL
APA
Administrative Procedure Act
A court may set aside the agency’s decision and remand the matter to the agency for reconsideration in accordance with proper procedure
APA requires
Publish a proposed regulatory change as a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Banned from launching and landing within National Parks
Drones
Purpose of Class C airspace
Protecting aircraft using medium-sized commercial airline airports
Purpose of alert areas
To alert pilots of high volumes of pilot training
NPRM
Publish a proposed regulatory change as a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
APA also requires
Provide a reasonable opportunity for public comment before adoption
Need 2000 foot clearance
National Parks
National Monuments
National Seashores
National Recreation Areas
Purpose of Class D airspace
Protecting traffic at smaller airports having air traffic control towers
Purpose of a MOA
Military operations areas notify pilots of areas where the armed forces regularly conduct operations
SFRA
Special Rules Flight Area
APA ALSO requires
May first issue an Advance Notice of Propose Rulemaking (ANPRM)
Also Need 2000 foot clearance
Scenic Rivers (per the National Park Service)
National Wildlife Refuges
Big Game Refuges
Dimensions of Class E airspace
Below FL 180
Purpose of prohibited areas
Established for national security reasons
TFR
Temporary Flight Restriction
Competition can originate from
the FAA
Also need 2000 feet clearance
Game Ranges
Wildlife Ranges (per the US Fish and Wildlife Service)
Wilderness and Primitive Areas (per the US Forest Service)