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

[@JovialPlanet]

Especially 152 :)

[@AlwaysSullied]

Another way to remember the differences between the airspaces is Class A is Above, Class B is Birthday Cake (flip the airspace upside down it resembles a cake), Class C is Cap (or Cowboy Hat since the airspace resembles a cowboy hat flipped upside down), Class D is Dotted because it's dotted on the sectionals, Class E is everywhere, and Class G is Ground (for surface to the bottom of everywhere else)

[@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!

[@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!

[@Nirav.a]

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

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks for the complement

[@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

[@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

[@erl2nd]

Well done, I enjoyed the presentation, Thanks 😊

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks!

[@mosquitopodunktions]

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

[@Loves2Fly]

Super glad it was helpful

[@jimcr120]

Wow, so concise! I think I have a new favorite Airspace video! Well done!

[@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

[@rkevinbryant]

Just wanted to say, you have made one if not the best video on airspace I have seen. Excellent job and thank you!

[@Loves2Fly]

Wow, 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.

[@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.

[@makatkplt]

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

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks

[@williamsamatas8193]

That is one of the best visual explainations of airspace I’ve seen - thanks so much!

[@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

[@818Ready]

I hope this Rotor Wing 🪽 is still around. This is the best teaching on KZbin. There are lots of serious contenders, but this CFI has a gift for instructoring / teacher extraordinaire. 😮 mind 🤯 blown 🎉 🎊

[@Loves2Fly]

Wow, thanks!

[@HaroldFortner]

Very, very helpful. I’m gonna watch this thing over and over until I get it cold.

[@Loves2Fly]

Awesome. Glad it was 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

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@shafayetislam8444]

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

[@demman8081]

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

[@ShadowSeeker007]

getting ready for my checkride, airspace was always a weak point until now, thank you

[@Loves2Fly]

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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@philliphill3390]

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

[@ShaneMallon]

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

[@rochellepastorrhodall1663]

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

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it helped!

[@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 😂

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@jmax8692]

Student pilot with 18 hours, this is the only part I’ve had difficulty with, thank you good sir for your invaluable assistance ❤

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful

[@EngineerPrepper]

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

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks, glad it was helpful

[@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😮

[@connormcclintock6562]

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

[@Loves2Fly]

So glad it was helpful!

[@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

[@909busa]

Where has this video been my whole life?

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks

[@wyattkoz5917]

Best video I’ve found on KZbin period.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@bobremedi1607]

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

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks Bob

[@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! 😊🌻❤️

[@saffy4352]

Because a shopping trolley doesn't have dynamics to fly! You need to learn principles of flight in order to understand

[@sunnyscott4876]

@@saffy4352 I'll definitely work on it tonight. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@eb1138]

Must be a cat lady

[@aloha-rob]

I’m glad I found this video again. I needed it to brush up on my IFR written exam coming up soon. I wish you made another video to help test knowledge of airspace. I remember on my private pilot checkride. My examiner was drilling me on airspace.

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shortz333]

New student here. My mentor sent me here, and I’ll be taking a lot of notes. Thank you so much for this.

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful

[@Stack151]

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

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks

[@elgato5731]

Best airspace video hands down. Thank you.

[@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

[@rogerbrooke]

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

[@Loves2Fly]

That’s a very nice compliment, thanks

[@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.

[@chemistcontrol]

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

[@Loves2Fly]

So glad it was helpful. Thank you

[@joshburns3332]

dude you made something that seemed so complicated turn into something very simple! this helps so much bro

[@Loves2Fly]

Awesome 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!

[@laithvideos1]

I have been flying for some time and this by far is the best explanation of airspace I have ever seen. The simplicity of 152/F111 and starting with Class G/Class E , while counter intuitive , makes it a lot easier to understand vs. going in the order of A-G. Great work. I haven't seen your other videos (I will) but I feel you are a natural for explaining concepts in a better way. The quiz exercises were amazing.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@mobilegamer8922]

This video just saved me for my written exam

[@Loves2Fly]

Awesome, glad it helped

[@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.

[@ufta54]

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

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@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

[@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

[@enriqueferrer9416]

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

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks for watching

[@padrelaw]

THis was an excellent easy-to-follow lesson. I already took my knowledge (95%) but I had wrestle with these with difficulty, and wish I'd seen this video prior.

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful

[@gregjennings9442]

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

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it helped

[@diegocuartas717]

Thank you, very helpful, specially the time you allow for your audience to figure out the answer before you give it out.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks Diego

[@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

[@PETEZORRILLA]

This explanation makes it easy to understand (and review) airspaces. Great Job.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks

[@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

[@jeffboatright]

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

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks Jeff

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@huebylesjr.3152]

Very well done! I'm an old time pilot and I very much enjoyed the review of airspace requeirments.

[@Loves2Fly]

Awesome, 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!

[@erichenry660]

Really impressed with your teaching level and quality, thank you !

[@Loves2Fly]

Thats a nice thing to say. Thank you Eric

[@robertgear3482]

Didn't see if someone else commented... Alaska has multiple areas of high altitude blue shading. I didn't notice until your video that most of the blue had disappeared, but I too remember ARSA, TRSA, etc. from the 70's. Thanks for helping with the refresher!

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful

[@gunnardog69]

Great teaching tool! Thank you for building this!!

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks. Glad it wad 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

[@aviationworld6800]

The best airspace class video I see !!

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks!

[@viewerad]

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

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it helped

[@Skylion73]

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

[@Loves2Fly]

Glad it was helpful!

[@peteallennh]

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

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks Pete

[@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!

[@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

[@getrav]

The best explanation of airspace on the internet. Please put all your pilot training videos in a playlist.

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks. The playlist called Aviation has all my flying stuff

[@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!

[@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!

[@AppleJackDarkSpeed]

My flight, ground, and class instructor all just went with the "reading the chart to death" method of teaching this and it is like the last thing that I understood. Only now after I watch this video do I feel like I have some sort of a grip on it. So thank you.

[@Loves2Fly]

Awesome!

[@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.

[@caelib8229]

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

[@Loves2Fly]

Thanks Scott

[@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