FAA Airspace for VFR Flight

Quickly learn airspace visibility and cloud clearance requirements. This video provides an easy way to remember your airspace, especially the visibility and cloud clearance requirements. Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class G airspace.
Whether you are preparing for your private pilot written, biennial flight review, or practical test, this will help refresh your knowledge about airspace. ** If you enjoy these videos and you want to support their creation and maintenance, feel free to hit the tip link below.
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[@thegoldenflow3990]

The F-111 and C-152 was such an incredible reference. I’ll never forget that

[@Loves2Fly]

Awesome, thanks

[@jimbair]

Very nicely done. I'm a DPE and I really emphasize airspace. These days with ADSB it is so easy for the FAA to know who just clipped the airspace by a bit and it's really important that pilots understand how to read a chart and understand the motives behind the rules. I will put a link to your video in the email I send private pilot applicants. Thanks for this excellent video.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks Jim

[@kimberlywentworth9160]

Not to good busting airspace.

[@Striker744]

This by far is the simplest to understand explanation of Airspace I have seen. Awesome job! Thanks for sharing.

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad you like it, thanks!

[@AloneInTheVoid]

Ive been flying for 45 years and haven’t had it all explained so well! Thank you!

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks for the complement

[@carlsonlemos9927]

The most simplified and easy to understand video about airspace I have ever watched! You were born to teach! Awesome job Sir!

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks for the compliment

[@mariomorris556]

I totally agree with you

[@mosquitopodunktions1669]

Student pilot here. This was very helpful, so thank you! I subscribed.

[@Loves2Fly]

Super glad it was helpful

[@ufta54]

I'm a student pilot and really appreciate your explanation and walkthrough. Great work!

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@reeper855]

I'm a student pilot studying for my FAA written exam. I have always been a bit confused with the cloud requirements and just air space in general. This video helped me more than any video I have watched and I honestly can not believe how easy it was to digest. Thank you so much for helping me ace the airspace portion of my exam!

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad I could help! Check out our latest family sailing adventure: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZOknY2ihbiFfck

[@makatkplt]

Ive been a pilot since ‘93 and found this a nice refresher

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks

[@williamfullmer857]

This saved my life, thank you, made airspace understandable, logical and applicable. Your teaching style should be required reading for all educational programs.

[@Loves2Fly]

You are so kind, thank you.

[@jeffgantz4385]

I’ve been watching a lot of KZbin videos to help me get thru ground school. This is the first one I’ve watched that got through to my old brain.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks. Glad it was helpful

[@Senor0Droolcup]

I’m an instrument rated pilot who can never remember these cloud clearances to save my life. This is the best video on the subject that I have seen. Thank you so much

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks Brian!

[@ckryegrass11]

Best i have seen so far. Im using this one. Wife and i both are working on PPL right now full time, no work until PPL is in hand.

[@ckryegrass11]

@@Loves2Fly Thank you for replying. We are currently in Orange, Texas just for flight lessons. Your explanation is the most simple and easy to remember i have ever found. King schools, Gleim, several instructors over the years, all i have not helped me the way this has. We both decided to come here and rent an apartment and stay until we have both got our PPL. Again, thank you for your time.

[@909busa]

Where has this video been my whole life?

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks

[@gunnardog69]

Great teaching tool! Thank you for building this!!

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks. Glad it wad helpful

[@EmilyTienne]

Wow, I’ve been studying tips and tricks from various trainers for a while. Nothing seemed to work until I watched this! You made it click for me. Thank you!

[@Loves2Fly]

Thank you Emily for watching. I’m glad it was helpful

[@demman8081]

This video is nice. So far this is the simplest and easy to follow explanation I have seen

[@jonathand7531]

As a student quickly approaching my checkride, this video was the best memory aid I've ever seen for weather minimums! Thank you!

[@Loves2Fly]

You're very welcome!

[@nal2us2]

Excellent Tutorial on VFR airspace requirements!!!!! Well done and thank you SOOOO VERY MUCH FOR THE VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Loves2Fly]

Very welcome!

[@nal2us2]

When doing VOR Navigation as in yesterdays exercises, I actually was able to make sense of it all thanks to you. I@@Loves2Fly

[@gendaminoru3195]

Agreed. Most comprehensive single stop shopping I have seen as I get ready to restart since 2004 when air space was simpler.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks so much, glad it was helpful

[@glennrudolph9867]

BEST airspace explanation by far (pun sort of intended)... it I get confused, I come back to this video! Thank you for sharing!! (edit: just realized a sailor taught a pilot my airspace hahaha)

[@Loves2Fly]

I thought all pilots were sailboat owners 😂

[@jeremysandecs]

I have watched this so many times, and it is finally starting to sink in. I keep coming back to it every couple weeks as I continue my PPL training. Thank you for such a clear and simple explanation!

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-jc4iu7si3u]

So we’ll done! Great graphics! Great music!

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks so much!

[@tedmason219]

I wish I would ave watched this video before i tried to come up with a system of my own to create an image in my head for how airspace looks. Vince's system and mnemoic system are perfect. Thank you for make such a perfect learning tool.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks Ted!

[@ShaneMallon]

Great video, clear and concise. The memory aids are so simple. Thanks for the vid

[@razorbackblood06]

Wow, I've watched a few videos which attempted to explain this. This video is the absolute best by far.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks, Glad you liked it!

[@razorbackblood06]

@@Loves2Fly You should set up a digital tip jar somewhere if you don't already have one. Patreon maybe or even just a bitcoin address.

[@MeowyJaguari3553]

How many times have I watched this again? Yes. lol. Thank you for such a helpful and clear to understand video on airspace. I keep coming right back to it, and I truly appreciate it!

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks

[@coreyandnathanielchartier3749]

Very good tutorial. I'm happy to see you excluded those bizarre, rarely or never seen, scenarios 'where less than 1200' AGL, but above 14,500 MSL blah blah blah ". The lowering of Class E to 700 AGL around airports, and it's shaded bands, is also confusing to many.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks

[@johnny_pilot]

Absolutely awesome video! This alone has now taken me from being a somewhat clueless and confused airspace noob to a confidently clued airspace know-all as a Flight Sim enthusiast (with 9 real hours of PUT). Thank you! I like your memory aids. In order to have helped me to visualise and remember some of this information, I imagined class A to mean Airways and therefore the highest altitude class and only applicable to IR pilots, and class G to stand for Ground... and up to 1200 or 700 feet AGL, depending. I also now remember to BOOK my entry into class B airspace and to B clear of clouds! 😊👍

[@Loves2Fly]

Awesome, I love your A, B, and G. Thanks for sharing

[@matthewvanloon9925]

This is BY FAR the most helpful way to understand Class Airspace and in turn remember everything!!! Thank you so much, this was definitely one of my weak areas, and now I feel like it's a strong one!

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks

[@aadarshabasnet1386]

I am taking my PAR written test tomorrow. This was so helpful, that I almost had given up on these requirements. Thanks a lot.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks

[@philliphill3390]

THIS is the BEST illustration for visibliliies and CC's I've EVER SEEN, THANK YOU!

[@connormcclintock6562]

This is insanely helpful and is making my BFR prep so easy, thank you!

[@Loves2Fly]

So glad it was helpful!

[@crooked-halo]

This is awesome! I learned that if you make something unusual, it's easier to remember. This does just that. However, there's one thing I personally added, that really makes sense...An F-111 is likely to be flying above 10,000, and a C-152 is likely to be flying below 10,000 MSL.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks! Are you a helo guy too?

[@crooked-halo]

@@Loves2Fly No, A&P, Commercial/instrument SEL. At 53 y/o, about to begin CFI training, possible ATP. Haven't been flying in years so brushing up on airspace for BFR. Your's is the best memory aid I've found for airspace.

[@DanielJaegerFilms]

Best video I’ve seen about VFR airspace. Thanks so much!

[@Loves2Fly]

It means a lot when I hear it was helpful. Thank you

[@Loves2Fly]

BTW if you are in the film industry, I would appreciate any input you can give on my more recent sailing videos. I would be very appreciative to have some input on color, sound, etc.

[@jakewood3138]

Incredibly helpful. Thank you for the simplified instruction. Great job!

[@djmorgan6476]

Learned this 30 years ago, I guess my instructor was ahead of his time. At that time I learned 5F-111s above 10k. And 3C-152s. This includes the visibility 5 mi and 3 mi.

[@Loves2Fly]

Lol, that’s when I learned it. We must have known the same guy

[@EngineerPrepper]

Excellent video, especially at the end when your asking what airspace your in questions. Very good job.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks, glad it was helpful

[@odyshopody9387]

I started flying in 1986 back when there were TCA'S, ARSA's and CZ(control zones). Flew until the mid 2000's so I remember having to learn all the new airspace designations. I'm getting ready to retire and thought of getting back into flying, and let me say your F-111 and C-152 references are genius. I remember using flash cards for my FAA tests trying to get those cloud clearances stuck to memory, and of course forgetting them all once I stopped flying, your little cheat is a God send. Love both airplanes and now that's one thing if I start flying again I won't have to worry about remembering! Thank you.

[@rochellepastorrhodall1663]

Finally, someone was able to explain airspace EASY! Thank you

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it helped!

[@45thpaace]

There’s still a lot of places with class G up to 14,500ft. It’s mostly in the western states and Alaska. The mountains are often the culprit.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks, I do see a whole mess of G in Alaska!

[@Loves2Fly]

Just found a lot in Northern MN. Not sure what that accomplished? Any ideas?

[@45thpaace]

@@Loves2Fly there’s probably not enough radar or radio/ATC coverage to warrant Class E down to 1200/700 up that way.

[@timmartin6410]

Very helpful, I'm a "Rusty Pilot" who is getting back up into the wild blue after a few decades, and airspace is probably one of the biggest changes. So getting up to speed on changes is essential.

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful. Keep the dirty side down!

[@amynoe5752]

I have struggled with this, and this is the BEST teaching aid I have seen yet. THANK YOU!!!!

[@Loves2Fly]

Amy, you are very welcomed. Check out our most recent videos if you get a minute. We are sailing with my teenage girls round the Mediterranean, as we take a break from flying.

[@PedroMartinez-jl8jp]

I’ve been losing my mind while watching Sportys, reading the PHAK. This video thought me more than both of those! Thanks!

[@Loves2Fly]

Wow, thanks

[@NortheastVintage]

I’m embarrassed to admit that it took me a while to recognize that the F in F-111 was for 5-miles. I got the C in Cessna 152 as the third letter, hence the 3-miles. But I couldn’t connect the F in F-111. Thanks for this helpful resource.

[@paullee1000]

F is the 6'th letter of the alphabet. I still don't get it

[@paullee1000]

ohh the F is the first letter of "five". don't feel bad it wasn't super clear.

[@robbied5157]

Haha I always remember 3 miles because 3 and "C" rhyme!

[@LazerBee]

Here’s a thought, create an entire video just like the end of this one so we can practice even more using your great mnemonic.

[@Loves2Fly]

That is a great idea. I’ll do that after I finish my next two videos about flying in class B airspace

[@edjarrett3164]

This the best video on VFR class air space. It’s the quickest way to really review in a compressed timeframe if you are working on your ppl.

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful Ed. Thanks for watching

[@shafayetislam8444]

This is 100% the only video for me that made understanding airspace easier .

[@sunnyscott4876]

I'm a 73 year old lady and I still can't get my grocery cart to fly. 🛩🛩🛩

[@cheezeburger43]

Have you tried being drunk?

[@sunnyscott4876]

@@cheezeburger43 No, but I will definitely give it a try! Thanks for the suggestion! 😊🌻❤️

[@jakepajalich1130]

Preparing for my private checkride and this is one of the best airspace videos I have found so far. Thank you!!

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it helped. It was my private students it was geared to. Check out why I paused the aviation videos for a vacation with the family: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZOknY2ihbiFfck

[@enriqueferrer9416]

This by far the most simplest explanation. Well done!! Thank you!!

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks for watching

[@MyThreeMe]

You should have heard my triumphant screams as I got those examples at the end correct. Wow, at first I was not feeling all the words in the beginning with the regs and everything but those graphics........*chefs kiss*

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful

[@kp4918]

Out of all the airspace videos on YT (and I've watched more than I would want to admit) this is the most helpful. I really appreciate the quiz at the end.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks!

[@realestate6256]

This is the best video I’ve ever seen so far on how to absorb the airspace info!👍🏻 Thank you very much for your explanation!

[@Loves2Fly]

So glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching

[@traderrick69]

Great video. Extremely easy to follow, and thanks for the great mnemonic memory aids. I especially liked the sectional quiz at the end.

[@jeffboatright]

Clearest, most practical lesson on airspace I've ever seen. Thank you.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks Jeff

[@handsupbud]

I'm getting ready for a BFR after 12 years of not flying. This was a great aid in remembering these clearances.

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful. Hope you keep flying:)

[@brianmacey6670]

No longer called a “BFR”, now called a “Flight Review”, the bfr refuses to die and go away😮

[@boogerwood]

I will admit that at first it didn’t seem like you were doing anything unique. But at the end, I was able to walk through all of your examples quickly. Thank you!

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful

[@ilvision]

We need more of these "test" videos with a pause!! Phenomenal! I learned a lot. I don't know of any youtube videos that teach you like a CFI sitting right next to you.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thank you for the kind comment. When my family and I get back from sailing I will make some more with quizzes.

[@kurtbuecheler]

After books, classes, and 20 other videos, this is by far the most effective explanation. Thank you. Now there is hope for me!! :-)

[@Loves2Fly]

Kurt, glad it was helpful!

[@yota4x405]

Hands down the most simple way to comprehend VFR visibility requirements. Thank you. I have shared this with all of my CFI’s and when I progress to CFI myself, this will be the method I teach

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks, glad it was helpful

[@davidrivera7069]

I've been watching several other videos about airspace. This was the jackpot for me. I liked going to the charts, and do examples. Thank you.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks, Glad it was helpful!

[@chemistcontrol]

You saved my life and my career as a Dispatcher in training - thank you!

[@Loves2Fly]

So glad it was helpful. Thank you

[@johnbrandt570]

I'm preparing for the Flight Test. I think this is the best video I have found for VFR and airspace. Thanks for making this video. I really appreciate it Vince!

[@Loves2Fly]

John, Glad it was helpful! After you pass your ride, check out our latest videos. I’ve been sailing with the family for the last 6 months:) Good luck on the ride!

[@pastorrich7436]

Starting review for a BFR and returning to the skies after a long hiatus. Thanks for the tips and primer! Great stuff!! C152 and F111!!!

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful

[@bobremedi1607]

This is the easiest to remember and best explanation of VFR cloud clearance requirements. Great job Vince.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks Bob

[@scrappiemaddie518]

I have watched a lot of videos on weather requirements in air spaces and I really loved this, my favorite …thank you!

[@Loves2Fly]

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful.

[@Znthusiast]

Godsend. This video helped me pass my Private Written test. Huge thanks to you, best video I’ve seen thoroughly explaining VFR weather minimums.

[@Loves2Fly]

Congrats on passing your written! Glad it was helpful. Hop over and check out our current videos. I took a break from flying and came here to Croatia with the kids to buy a boat and sail for a year.

[@aa07008r]

Thank you for explaining the whole airspace concept in such a simple and easy-to-understand manner. I now have a firm understanding of what airspace I'm in and what the requirements are. Thank you again!!!

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful

[@caelib8229]

This is an incredibly easy to understand and well thought-out method! Thanks for sharing!

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks Scott

[@szpflyer4367]

Yes, you nailed it with this video. Well done...I'll never forget the F-111 and C-152 memory aids, which are easy to remember too. Thank you!

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks!

[@mle3699]

I FINALLY GET IT! Thanks so much. Best airspace video on YT.

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful

[@Stack151]

Excellent explanation. As a old pilot getting back to flying again, this is a great refresher.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks

[@weirdjose]

Wow. This is the best explanation. Thank you

[@craigkarchner1320]

Thank you. I've watched dozens of airspace videos, this by "far" is the best. It sure came in handy prepping for my ppl check ride next week.

[@Loves2Fly]

DPEs also like to ask about LAHSO and Ads-b stuff:)

[@gregjennings9442]

By far the easiest memory aid ever! Thank you so much!

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it helped

[@garykusnierz2108]

Thank you !!! Pilot 45 years !!! GaryK

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful

[@viewerad]

This video destroyed my frustration in under 12 minutes. Thank you. Ridiculously simple and useful.

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it helped

[@rogerbrooke]

I found this the best of many teaching videos for Airspace. Good job. Appreciated.

[@Loves2Fly]

That’s a very nice compliment, thanks

[@jeremyeyre6157]

Taking my PAR exam today, and I was really struggling to nail this down. Thank you so very much for this!

[@Loves2Fly]

Good luck with the exam!

[@CRSeadog]

This video was definitely the best tool I've used to learn airspace. Other CFI are now using this.

[@Loves2Fly]

That is quite a compliment! Thanks

[@MarkHawkinsFlute]

THANK-YOU!!! I fly sailplanes and much of the time we don't have to worry too much about this other than cloud clearances. However, as others have said, this is the best explanation I've ever seen. Perhaps I might be able to remember the airspace "stuff" using this. Thanks again!!

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks, sailplane is on my bucket list!

[@Loves2Fly]

My family and I are sailing for a year now, and I love the quiet propulsion. Sailplanes are on my bucket list!

[@horsepowerjunkie]

Thank You.I was ready to give up !!

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad you didn’t give up! I took a year off of flying to sail with the family. Check out our adventures: Sailing to Hvar kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqqxk3umrc1popI

[@Aventicus]

You should make airspace videos your specialty. Great that you have the questions to answer. I agree it is a great way to present the info while looking at the sectional. Way to go!

[@Loves2Fly]

Wow, that is a very kind compliment. Thanks for watching.

[@federicomaisch6812]

Very informative, thank you for sharing

[@ericbrown3239]

By far the best video I’ve come across. Wow. Thank you so much for this. I LOVE the question and answer thing at the end.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks Eric

[@jeremycleary2002]

Great no nonsense approach. Well presented. Thank you very much

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks

[@chargerboy762]

Thank you so much!..I have been looking at several videos trying to understand the classes of airspace in relation to location on vfr sectional..And your video clicked for me. The light came on !...lol..I finally got it!..You are awesome. Thanks again!

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it helped clear things up!

[@robertryan2400]

This is the best explanation of airspace I have ever seen. Thank you!!

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful. Check out why I paused the aviation videos for a vacation with the family: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZOknY2ihbiFfck

[@thedahlins]

Thanks! Excellent presentation! I've saved it for periodic review. Much appreciated!

[@yamanawrooz5132]

Very well explained. I even made a screenshot of all airspaces and saved it in my photos to exercise.

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful

[@geraldlane1077]

Excellent 'airspace' presentation! - (explained very, very well!). A great refresher for someone who mostly flies IFR (me); the same guy who recently struggled with a VFR biannual flight-review when asked detailed questions regarding class E and G airspace. In hindsight, sure wish I had watched this video prior to that oral exam. Strong work! Again, thank you! GBL

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks!

[@peteallennh]

Excellent explanation. Airspace really came together for me after watching!

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks Pete

[@michaelcrowder330]

Very well done. Getting back into flying after 2 years off and trying to brush up on my Regs....Many thanks!

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful

[@astrolazer]

Finally. I now understand class E vs Class G airspace and the reason they are different. And he provides a simple way to remember it! Wow. Thank you so much!!!

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful

[@orenbendayan238]

I have watched many videos on this subject and this was the first time that someone took the time to give detailed examples on how to apply the knowledge that was being taught. I will definitely share this. It was awesome. Thank you

[@Loves2Fly]

So glad it was helpful

[@Skylion73]

Thank you! Simple, clear and excellent visuals. Got everything I need in one chart.

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful!

[@issak1230]

By far the best explanation!!! This is the first time I really understood the airspace, thank you so much sir!!!!!

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful, thanks

[@jimpinkowski3394]

A most welcome simplification and summarization - easy to remember!!!

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks

[@timlahr6572]

Perfect lesson to get airspace straight !! Thanks !!!

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful