Airspaces
Special Use Airspaces
Acronyms & Definitions
Competition 4 Airspace
Wilderness Airspace
100

The only uncontrolled airspace.

Class G

100

You can fly through this SUA even when active while VFR

MOA

100

Vis-a-vis means this

In relation to

100

This is the language of the skys.

Aviation english

100

What height are you requested to stay above wilderness areas.

2,000ft Above

200

This airspace has a ceilings that usually extend up 10,000 MSL

Class B

200

This SUA borders the continetal United States

ADIZ

200
This is what FICA stands for

Federal Tort Claims Act

200

This act is responsible for airspace allocation regulations

APA- Administravtive Procedure Act
200

What U.S. agency manages most Wilderness areas and issues flight regulations for them.

 U.S. Forest Service

300
This airspace requires an IFR flight plan.
Class A
300

This SUA are created for increased security and safety of ground facilities.

NSAs

300

SODA stands for this

Statement of Demonstrated Ability

300

This allows for public opinion of the newly created airspace.

ANPRM

300

These type of aircraft were banned from lauching or landing within National Parks.

Drones

400

You can sometimes find a TRSA in this airspace.

Class D

400

You are not allowed to operate in these airspaces without prior permission from a controlling agency.

Prohibitied Areas

400

What does ICAO stand for

International Civil Aviation Organization

400

This agency is responsible for much of the airspace created in the US.

FAA

400

This government agency has worked to reduce noise around national parks.

NASA

500

The cloud clearance for this airspace is clear of clouds.

Class B.

500

These SUAs will get you a free and up close expierence with F-16s if you fly through them

TFRs

500

What does SCATANA stand for

Security Control of Air Traffic and Air Navigation Aids

500

Where can you find the NPRM

In the Federal Register
500

Sectional Charts depict wilderness areas by this

Blue outlines with dots lining the inside

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