Airspace | Private Pilot Knowledge Test Prep | FlightInsight

[@jjchello]

Fun fact about the history and origin of all those altitudes. Back before the U.S. aligned its airspace designations with other countries and ICAO, it was at a time when the world still had multi-engine, piston airliners in operation. Back then, ATC needed a way to separate light singles (e.g., Piper Cubs) from heavy pistons (e.g., Lockheed Constellations) and heavy pistons from the brand new turbojets. The FAA created the Continental Control Area (CCA) which laid over the entire continental United States, as the name implies, from 14,500’ to outer space. The visibility and cloud clearance requirements ensured VFR pilots not in contact with ATC had the ability to separate themselves from IFR aircraft while also ensuring that at that minimum altitude there was adequate signal reception for radio NavAids and communication with ATC. From 18,000’ to 60,000’ they established the Positive Control Area (PCA) that was, at first, restricted to military jets and the new jet airliners. A limitation that was naturally imposed due to capability more than anything. Meanwhile, the rest of the traffic below the PCA was further segregated by the observation that small pistons predominately occupied the air below 10,000’ and large pistons above. Because VFR separation required further visibility and distances from clouds with the faster, multi-engine pistons, a line was drawn for the two classes of pistons. This is what led to the important distinctions of 10,000’, 14,500’ and 18,000’ MSL. Today, with light singles able to cruise in the 20,000’ these subdivisions make less intuitive sense than they did back then. Not necessary to know, but I hope it is helpful to those who are curious. Great channel!

[@741al6]

Thanks!

[@jjchello]

Bonus facts. Class B used to be called a Terminal Control Area (TCA), Class C was an Airport Radar Service Area (ARSA), and a class D was called a Control Zone (CZ). When a CZ also has radar services, they would draw a Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA) that had the service of an ARSA without the communication requirements prior to entry like the ARSA.

[@abbieamavi]

*this is one of the best, most applicable videos I've ever seen on airspace!! Well done.*

[@nicholasmusau9258]

very good content

[@lunchtaker4183]

Thanks for the great video! I can't believe you picked the Devils lake MOA as an example, I'm in the army reserves and that area is a tiny national guard range we use for weapons qualification every year.

[@nitrogen3514]

Great video. First one I've come across that explicitly tells you/shows you how to read sectionals for distinguishing class E and G airspace, which usually has to be derived using other information on the sectional. This video clears things up and makes everything much less ambiguous.

[@cindyharris5324]

Riveting . Simply the best instructor.

[@joshacosta5772]

At 6 minutes. There’s no magenta vignette. So wouldn’t it be G to 1200?

[@jo2ed]

I noticed that too and had to look it up myself. On the sectional, it looks like that entire Class B is covered by a magenta vignette all the way around and they all connect. So according to that, he's correct - G to 700' AGL.

[@greensphinx]

I saw you on r/flying! Great explanation! :D

[@BarcelonaEnterprises]

Best video to explain airspace!

[@flightinsight9111]

Thank you kindly!

[@ZachDoty0]

2:46 I think you said Bravo when you meant Charlie

[@flightinsight9111]

Appreciate it Zach. Pretty sure this is fixed in the full course, but thanks for reminding me to check!

[@a38scorpion]

This video so far is been one of the most helpful for me thanks

[@abduschoudhury1176]

I love your instructional techniques and humour. Thanks!

[@jefflaugle9452]

At 2:45, when describing the second ring of Class C, you narrate a "B" as in Class B airspace.

[@mirros945]

As amazing as the other videos. Any chance we can get the same explanation for EU as there are some slight differences, so I believe it could be of great help.

[@chltmdwp]

This is the best ever!

[@AboutTheAirplane]

Very helpful thanks

[@RyanSHansen]

7:36 Is authorization needed for a Warning Area? AIM 3-4-1.C says that it's non-regulatory similar to MOAs.

[@digitalaviator5088]

Correct

[@guya9505]

@@digitalaviator5088 A Warning Area is just like a Restricted Area, except it is over water (“W” water and “W” Warning area). Expect unseen hazards to flight as in missiles, rockets, artillery rounds, etc.

[@digitalaviator5088]

@@guya9505 It's not the same as a restricted area. You need permission to enter active restricted areas. You don't need permission in warning areas. It's stupid to enter without coordination with atc though. Similar to MOAs.

[@guya9505]

@@digitalaviator5088 correct and thank you for clarifying. I tried to add to/edit my reply immediately after posting but was unable to. It is like a Restricted Area (same hazards) but over water. Flight within is not subject to Restrictions of the Restricted Area (I.e. contact controlling agency for entry or ATC for status.) It is not wise to go flying through without talking to ATC though.

[@digitalaviator5088]

@@guya9505 I heard about a guy who has been flying over some warning areas near florida and has been doing so for many years without speaking to atc. He knew the rules. But one day he got loads of very angry calls from the government. It turned out that the warning area was active and the navy was training with bombs and live ammo. The whole operation had to be cancelled because a c172 entered the warning area. Legal but a very bad idea without asking atc for the status of the warning area.

[@ilankrt]

I think it is one of the best tutorials I ever saw. I wish only that you speak slower for better understanding for people which english is not first la language….

[@prof.heinous191]

Maybe try Playback speed X.75 or .5!

[@ilankrt]

@@prof.heinous191 Not usable. I'll try with subtitles...

[@thenimitpatel]

Ah.....so the couple went with the (C)heap Cake lollll

[@sebastianhernandez2991]

A Divorce cake, hahaha

[@owengao1119]

Funny, Canada airspace is fully open

[@stachowi]

your teaching style is bar-none.

[@naysathecreator7297]

is without exception?

[@OldSloGuy]

Re: Wildlife refuges. The FAA only shows wildlife refuges on their maps, there is no FAA enforcement activity if you don't comply. However, other federal agencies like the Fish and Wildlife Service may take an interest in your sight seeing. Disturb some endangered species and expect someone to show up at your door. Remember, ADS-B out is logged on government servers. Gook luck claiming it might have been my plane, but it wasn't me.

[@braininavatnow9197]

Turn it off. When not required, mine goes off. None of the government's business where I am. And the burden of proof is always on the state in a free country.