Private Pilot Flying Lesson, Part 6, Airspace and Communications. www.askcaptainscott.com

A look at the Airspace you'll encounter as a Private Pilot

[@BackFire10mm]

I stopped watching the Bucs football game tonight because of this video. This was so well done and very informative Thank you.

[@askcaptainscott]

Man that means I must have done something right. Sorry you missed the game.

[@TB-um1xz]

@@askcaptainscott how's Atlas these days?

[@tmusky1134]

I wish my instructor explained things as well as you.

[@hunkyaz]

I don't fly anymore but I really enjoy your clear teaching.

[@Staufen1983]

Outstanding Channel. As a CPL in Australia I find your style, content and manner excellent for the student and experienced pilots.

[@HoTnHeavy89]

She’s back! Yay!

[@Justin-hj6pb]

Scott, Im a Veteran whos about to start flight school. Im subbing to all your videos on your website because you’re such a great teacher and easy to understand. Thank you for being the man! You’ve helped alot of my nerves! Blue skies my friend!

[@Xy11212]

It’s 2024 and I’m watching this to see what intails in flight tests and what to expect!!! I’m the type of person who falls in love with a machine or hobby I have study it and see how dangerous or how safe it is also how hard it is!! Thank you

[@cluna254]

After watching hundreds of flying instructor videos this one is by far the best well explained and simplified. Great job Mr. Scott!

[@askcaptainscott]

Wow, thanks! That means a lot to me. I'm glad you like the video's.

[@adelerowe8772]

Thank you. I love how relaxed Hannah is. Appreciate these

[@rickclayburn9111]

Always have liked how you put everything in plain English.

[@askcaptainscott]

Thanks Rick. I explain things the way I do because I didn't understand half the stuff the instructor was telling me when I was learning. I'd always wondered why instructors didn't teach that way which is why I instruct that way.

[@martyjones3481]

Thank you Captain Scott , this is as close to flight lessons as I can get. I really appreciate your effort.

[@askcaptainscott]

I'm glad you liked it Marty....

[@rolexkings7747]

Great to see you both back!

[@susanburke7995]

Awesome you are flying together! I have an aviation family too; my daughter is a pilot, other daughter is a flight attendant; I'm a former f/a for United and TWA and am FINALLY working on my private! Thanks for the cool cat instruction!

[@pattieduffy4992]

Great job Hannah, Great to see excellent female pilots.

[@pattieduffy4992]

GREAT videos. Rusty private pilot getting back in Left seat. THANK you.

[@castlebboy]

Your one of the best teacher . You explained everything in details and in sections. What flight training. I know for sure if worst case scenario I can fly a cessna for sure .

[@handssolo7980]

"I don't even know what you're talking about dude!" Captain Scott, yer the best forever! I don't even care that I'm going to watch this a hundred times ok maybe 8. I know I'll never fly an airplane, but you make it cool to learn unless like Hannah was driving 🤭

[@Iron_Shepherd]

Thank you Capt. Scott! I really enjoy your videos. Cheers from Canada.

[@harmonised8353]

The dozens of helpful and educational clips at the end of this video has helped make this one of the most fun and interesting PPL related videos online! Love all that great content, thank you for compiling it!

[@ButterBar0830]

I went on a discovery flight couple years ago and didn't go back because of one reason or another, but not because I don't want to do it. Watching your videos have lit the fire, and this time I have the means and the desire to go for it. Thank you!

[@askcaptainscott]

Man, that's really cool to hear. It's addicting, have fun....

[@Davshady]

I did a discovery flight just a few weeks ago but all the CFIs have a waiting list to take on new students. So I have to wait, meanwhile I’m watching your videos and reading the FAA manuals. Your videos are great!

[@harmonised8353]

Thanks for this fantastic video series, Ive enjoyed every one of them immensely. If you are making more videos with the camera on the map, increasing the time the camera is on the map would be incredibly helpful for student pilots. In most of the map references, I would have been really grateful for a little more camera time, lingering on the map for an additional second or two whilst/during/after making each map related point.

[@donnieallen5927]

You always provide very informative videos - great video!

[@askcaptainscott]

I appreciate that!

[@mytech6779]

While it is buffer not intended for purposeful use, all airspace(even class E) has a 300ft buffer in the floor that is not actively used, just for this. (I forget the precise buffer thicknesses vs class and such but 300ft is typical) Then ATC computers round all transponder/radar altitude info to 100ft increments and they don't flag or say anything with less than a 200ft deviation. So hypothetically a deviation to a calibrated altitude of 1949feet with an 1800ft shelf is within standards. Of course in practice ATC may say something over the radio as a reminder to check your altimeter setting, and if you are a repeat offender at 1900ft the FAA may call you to discuss your equipment calibration problems. The buffer is officially explicitly considered when designing instrument routes and procedures. (eg A class E floor will always be at least 300ft below MOCA, so 1200agl airspace floor with a 1500agl MOCA [all rounded in the direction of safety to whole hundreds. Approaches have somewhat finer rounding.]) I assume similar buffer when they set minimum vectoring altitudes. The 300ft allows aircraft in both adjoining airspaces 150ft each of calibration and pilot errors.

[@mytech6779]

The main spot that comes to mind is the squeeze over Mcchord D(28003000). However contact Mcchord tower and getting a squawk code to go straight through is pretty easy.

[@brewerssewerrepair9216]

Mr. Scott the videos are fantastic! It makes these informational videos much easier to comprehend being familiar with the terrain. Ps. when your West Seattle sewer needs done feel free to reach out to us!

[@askcaptainscott]

Hey thanks a million. I'm building a new house and need some local subs. Perhaps you may know a few....

[@philipgledhill7227]

I buddy hope both of you are well.brilliant video phil keeps learning loads to learn on air spaces thanks for the info phil.

[@askcaptainscott]

Thanks 👍Ya man, more video's are on there way. I'm glad you like them.

[@rodneycichon5993]

Rodney Cichon , thanks for the great video enjoy them all. You gave me a better prospective on air space

[@castlebboy]

I already recommend to other of my friends and one is coming to flight training with me

[@tylersample7286]

Awesome video Captain Scott. I hail from Texas where I’ll be putting my license to use for thermal imaging for hog/predator control. FYI - yes, Texas is really overrun by feral hogs

[@gabyroberts9601]

Thank you captain Scott and Hannah

[@Raphaelch93]

Great video! i am really enjoying all of them so far.

[@tyrease5711]

Your videos really helped me. I take my check-ride Monday out of KPLU I will let you know how it goes, but thank you.

[@askcaptainscott]

Hey good luck on your checkride. Let me know how it goes for sure.

[@tyrease5711]

@@askcaptainscott I passed the checkride! It was a bumpy day here in the Tacoma, WA area but I was able to get through it and passed thank you for all your videos.

[@askcaptainscott]

@@tyrease5711 congrats big time. Hope to see you out flying around the Seattle area.

[@tyrease5711]

@@askcaptainscott You let me know and I will make a point to come shake your hand and buy you a cup of coffee.

[@mytech6779]

That's where I did my pp checkride.

[@coolestguyontheplanet723]

Thank you

[@tealwind8813]

So, airports with no tower don't even have any sort of recorded message that updates and notifies incoming planes of wind speed and direction?

[@TerraNovaSpirit]

🙏🏼🌸🌻🙏🏼

[@94thaerosquadron3]

I like , any day I can learn is a good day. Grew up flying. So much more everyone needs to know to save their life’s than what’s expected. Masters secret ready for the uninspected

[@Rance120]

Great video! I appreciate the time and effort you both put into making these. Ya'll make a great Uncle/Niece team!!

[@askcaptainscott]

Hey Rance, Ya its really nice shooting with Hanne again. Plenty more are on there way..

[@gabyroberts9601]

Thank you very much for the best pilot in the world and Hanne

[@gabyroberts9601]

Hanne you are awesome ✈️

[@askcaptainscott]

Thanks Gaby. Yes it's really nice to shoot with Hanne. She's smart and a great pilot.

[@tealwind8813]

Not all planes have electronic transmitters?

[@Review-This]

Is that your daughter or wife?

[@askcaptainscott]

She's my niece.....

[@Bobby-molloy]

Does your niece have a KZbin ?

[@tealwind8813]

Who is she talking to if there is no tower at the airport you're coming into?

[@brothersgrimmshow2496]

👍🏻

[@jeff11030]

Thanks for all this information. Would you tell me which app you use on your ipad

[@askcaptainscott]

Sorry I forgot to mention that, I'm using ForeFlight.

[@bneath44]

Quick question- why didn't you request flight following?

[@askcaptainscott]

We opted to monitor the frequency of the airspace we were flying through. When those controllers get swamped I'll just monitor the freq versus getting flight following. A lot of time when you ask for it and they're super busy they'll tell you unable flight following at this time...

[@mytech6779]

@@askcaptainscott Even picking up an IFR clearance around here can be a pain on some busy days. (flying from non-tower airports)

[@leonbunce87]

How do it usually cost to get your private pilots license.

[@Davshady]

What is the app you are using?

[@remingtonkevin65]

Can you share about your flight school experience?

[@NoBody-ht1oh]

She’s very switched on

[@paramotorfun9649]

What app are you using on your iPad please?

[@askcaptainscott]

I'm using ForeFlight. It's a great app.

[@adoutandesire2659]

What's the name of the App?

[@jacobnewman9614]

is that an android tablet? what progam are you running?

[@askcaptainscott]

It's an Ipad with an App called ForeFlight. It's the greatest thing invented since sliced bread.

[@berwinmiller3823]

Is this video on your website as well?

[@askcaptainscott]

My web guys out of town and will post it to the website once he gets back in a couple days.

[@caseykelso1]

@@askcaptainscott what website? What am I missing

[@askcaptainscott]

@@caseykelso1 The website is askcaptainscott.com

[@joesteffe6155]

what software are on your Tablet Pls

[@joesteffe6155]

Alot of comma science from what i see and same with all the clearance all that

[@governmentisslavery]

With today's technology I would think you could create virtual roads in the air and manage it much like car traffic, even with takeoff/landing traffic lights. I'm thinking air traffic controllers are soon to be replaced by computers.

[@askcaptainscott]

It's slowly getting that way.

[@94thaerosquadron3]

Can anyone fly VFR with a hood on the 6pack like a blanket . Totallizing the visual air speed to take off? Collision avoidance. Seat of the pants stall speed to land ? RC PILOTS DO IT EVERY FLIGHT.

[@askcaptainscott]

With a Safety Pilot you can but not by yourself. That might end up not working out so well....

[@94thaerosquadron3]

@@askcaptainscott come fly with me

[@94thaerosquadron3]

Fly ur 182 Mach .9

[@94thaerosquadron3]

I do respect your honesty and integrity but I have held in my moms arms in 1963 in a moony

[@94thaerosquadron3]

I have been to SeaTac

[@lukecampbell8963]

In Canada this is not consistant.

[@TheTowman89]

Is there any app available to help flying

[@mytech6779]

more specific?

[@robertoforbes3405]

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