Airspaces
18,000 MSL
Class A
Miltary training area, evasive maneuvers, combat maneuvers. Clearance is recomended not required.
MOA
This three-letter acronym stands for the organization that regulates U.S. civil aviation.
What is the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)?
FAA airspace allocation regulations
Administrative Procedure Act
APA
All aircraft must operate at atleast 2,000 AGL above...
National Parks, Monuments, Recreation areas, etc.
1,200 AGL and below
Class G
White House, Washington DC and Amarillo Nuclear Assembly Plant
Prohibited Areas
Pilots must check this before every flight to find hazards like closed runways or TFRs.
What is a NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions)?
APA Requires that the FAA...
Publish a NPRM
Requirements for commercial tour aircraft with cooperation with...
National Parks, FAA, State Governments
Upside down wedding cake. Busy Airports
Class B
Segmented Magenta Line on sectional. Pilots are suggested to always avoid.
National Security Areas
NSA
This onboard system helps determine an aircraft’s position and velocity using satellites.
What is GPS (Global Positioning System)?
These aircraft, which fly slower and lower than manned jets, are increasingly crowding the lower levels of Class G and E airspace.
What are drones
Though not a class of airspace, these areas may carry voluntary noise abatement procedures and suggested altitudes to protect people and wildlife.
Noise sensitive areas
Two sections, 700AGL and 1200AGL
(Spokane)
Class C
Area of temporary flight restriction. Crowds, Presidents, etc...
TRFs
This acronym refers to an instrument that shows the aircraft’s pitch and bank relative to the horizon.
What is the AHRS (Attitude and Heading Reference System)?
This military airspace type can disrupt civilian routes when activated, especially in high-use areas like the Southwest U.S
What is an MOA
This document provides guidance on flying safely and respectfully near noise-sensitive areas, including national parks and wildlife refuges.
What is the FAA Aeronautical Information Manual
Everywhere Else
Class E
Alerts pilot of potentially dangerous areas. Often found on the coast or international waters
Warning Areas
This is the FAA’s weather and flight plan briefing system, formerly known as DUATS.
What is Leidos or 1800wxbrief
Airspace near large cities can be difficult for general aviation pilots to access due to prioritization of these users.
What are commercial airline operations
These visual flight planning tools often depict wilderness areas with blue hatched lines.
What are Sectional Charts?